School Board looks to award HW fieldhouse bid today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Sioux Falls School Board takes another crack today at awarding a bid to replace the Howard Wood Fieldhouse.Board President Kent Alberty says bids that came in last...
View ArticleSF man threatens roommate with bow and arrow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is accused of threatening his female roommate with a bow and arrow Friday night at a home on South Equity Drive.Officer Sam Clemens says 34-year-old...
View ArticleSioux Falls School District's strategic planning process
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - It’s been almost fourteen years since the Sioux Falls School District has undertaken strategic planning and it has begun under new Superintendent Brian Maher.Board...
View ArticleMaher optimistic on teacher pay
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Schools Superintendent Doctor Brian Maher says he expects "something meaningful" from Governor Daugaard on raising teacher pay in the Governor's annual...
View ArticleMN lottery encourages responsible play as Powerball grows
ROSEVILLE, MN (KELO AM) - In response to the $1.4 billion estimated Powerball® jackpot, the Minnesota Lottery has purchased radio airtime to remind players that they should play responsibly.In addition...
View ArticleUpdate: Armed robbery at Deuces on South Carolyn
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A man armed with a handgun held-up Deuces Casino on South Carolyn Avenue just before one this morning.Officer Sam Clemens says the suspect showed the gun and demanded...
View ArticleFamed Mitchell basketball coach Gary Munsen dies
Mitchell, SD (KELO AM and KWSN) - Longtime Mitchell basketball coach Gary Munsen died Monday night. Family members say the cause of death is unknown.The 72-year old Munsen coached boys basketball for...
View ArticleNew Planning Commissioner and County insurance savings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Minnehaha County Commission appointed Paul Kosboth to a four-year position on the Planning Board.Commissioner Jean Bender nominated Kostboth. Bender told...
View ArticleRunning, unlocked truck stolen, police follow footprints
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A suspect and victim may have learned something about stealing cars in the winter.Officer Sam Clemens says the victim left his truck running and unlocked and police...
View ArticleTop education official likes teacher pay plan
Undated (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Schools Chief Brian Maher says Governor Daugaard was very bold proposing a half penny hike in the state sales tax to help raise teacher salaries.He says he trusts...
View ArticleFalls Park records 5% increase in visitors
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - The Falls Park Visitor Information Center hosted 197,065 visitors in 2015, a 5% increase over 2014 and 14% increase over 2013. Visitors who entered the Visitor Information...
View ArticleSioux Falls officials encourage residents to run for public service...
SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - City Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. and Mayor Mike Huether are encouraging Sioux Falls residents to run for public service opportunities, including the Sioux Falls City...
View ArticleHousehold heating bills to be even lower this winter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Households will see lower natural gas and heating bills this winter than previously thought, in fact the lowest in over a decade.The Energy Information Administration says...
View ArticleSioux Falls' need to recruit workers continues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The employment issue in Sioux Falls remains too few workers for retail starter positions and for higher paying, specific skills.President of the Development Foundation...
View ArticleSouth Dakota boasts record years of capital investment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KRELO AM) - The Governor’s Office of Economic Development says three of the four highest capital investment years in South Dakota have been the last three.Development Deputy Aaron...
View ArticleHouse sends repeal of Waters of the U.S. to Obama
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The House today passed a bill that would derail the EPA’s Waters of the U-S regulation.Congresswoman Kristi Noem calls it the largest federal land grab in her...
View ArticleDell Rapids student files protection order against instructor
Dell Rapids, SD (KELO AM) - An 18 year old student at Dell Rapids Public High School has filed for a three year protection order against longtime band instructor Brian Smith. She's accusing Smith of...
View ArticleWinning Powerball tickets in Tennessee, California and Florida
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The world's largest, single lottery jackpot will be split three ways with winning tickets sold in Tennessee, southern California and Florida.Tennessee officials say the...
View ArticleLottery pitches an instant win feature for Dakota Cash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Dakota Cash Lottery in South Dakota may soon have an instant win feature called Easy Match.Lottery Executive Director Norm Lingle says if any Easy Match numbers match...
View ArticleVictim robbed at knifepoint while sitting in car
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A man robbed at knifepoint while warming his car in a West 12th Street parking lot flagged down a driver for help because he didn’t have a cell phone.Officer Sam Clemens...
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