Democrats back Daugaard's Medicaid expansion plan
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Democratic leaders in the legislature today pitched Medicaid expansion believing that the money can be found to pay for it.House Minority Leader Spence Hawley...
View ArticleAttorney General Marty Jackley highlights office to appropriations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Attorney General Marty Jackley says if Medicaid coverage expands in South Dakota his office will need more staff to cover fraud cases.Jackley says he’ll need another...
View ArticleSioux Falls man arrested for second degree kidnapping
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man was arrested for second degree kidnapping by refusing to let his girlfriend leave his apartment.Officer Sam Clemens says 23-year-old Tyrell Wilson...
View ArticleSouth Dakota government finances are excellent
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -The State of South Dakota reports the general fund had a balance of over $318 million at the end of the fiscal year.Governor Dennis Daugaard says the state’s total net...
View ArticleAbortion bill marks Roe v Wade
Undated (KELO-AM) On the 43rd anniversary of Roe v Wade on Friday, a major abortion bill was put in the hopper at the South Dakota State Legislature.The pain capable bill would restrict abortions to...
View ArticleSioux Falls teachers more hopeful on teacher pay
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The head of the Sioux Falls Education Association says Governor Daugaard as "boldly stood up and spoken" about the need to increase teacher salaries.Pam Oberembt says her...
View ArticleSwain: protecting life a sacred trust
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Bishop Paul Swain celebrated a 'Mass for Life' Friday at St. Joseph's Cathedral, calling the protection of each person's life a "sacred trust."Bishop Swain marked...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Armed Robbery on City East Side
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on the east side of Sioux Falls.Authorities were called to the Kum and Go on East 26th Street...
View ArticleStandoff In Western Sioux Falls Ends Peacefully
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Police have left the scene of a standoff situation that began around 10 a.m. Saturday morning at the Foxmoor Apartments. The Argus Leader reports that residents are free...
View ArticleTrump Stumps in NW Iowa
Sioux Center, IA (KELO-AM) - Republican presidential frontrunner, Donald Trump was on the move in northwest Iowa over the weekend. The man that pledges he will "work his a#$ off to make American great...
View ArticleWatertown Man Arrested in Casino Robbery
(Watertown, SD) - A Watertown man was arrested after police say he robbed a casino in Watertown on Saturday night.According to the Argus Leader, 35-year-old Jeremy J. Miller was arrested for robbery in...
View ArticleSioux Falls School District wants community input
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - It’s been at least 12 years since the Sioux Falls School District has done any strategic planning and Superintendent Brian Maher wants parent’s input beginning...
View ArticleTransgender bathroom bill moves ahead in Pierre
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The House State Affairs Committee today approved House Bill 1008 which would require schools to establish restrooms and locker rooms base on a student’s biological...
View ArticleSioux Falls School District dispels Instagram gun threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Sioux Falls School District sent an email to the families of students concerning an Instagram message that indicated a threat of gun violence.Administrators and the...
View ArticleSioux Falls boys take advantage of warming cars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -There were two stolen car cases in Sioux Falls this weekend that shared similar circumstances: both vehicles were unlocked and running and both were taken by 16-year-old...
View ArticleStranded SF Catholics: maybe God's plan
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Buses with about 80 students and leaders from the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese finally arrived back in Sioux Falls early Monday morning, a day behind schedule with lots of...
View ArticlePolice looking for two teens
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Police on Monday said that a 13 year old boy may have run away from home so if you see him let them know.Donlyn Cole Newholy was last seen at the downtown library...
View ArticleMan dies in fight at the Arena Motel on West Russell Street
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A man died after a fight in the Arena Motel parking lot last night and a suspect faces homicide charges.Sioux Falls Police say Mark James Lovejoy and the victim were...
View ArticleSioux Falls man holds girlfriend hostage for two days
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is charged with assault and kidnapping for not letting his girlfriend leave an apartment for two days.Officer Sam Clemens says 28-year-old Charles...
View ArticleSchool boundary bill moves to South Dakota Senate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Senate Education Committee today advanced a bill revising the procedure to change school district boundaries.Mark Lee with the Chamber of Commerce says the bill is...
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