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Hawks: GOP lawmakers saw losing vote in sales tax hike
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - State legislator Paula Hawks, a Democrat from Hartford, says Republicans knew there were enough votes in the House Wednesday to pass a sales tax hike for teacher pay...
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Help Wanted sign up for Southside Walmart
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Walmart says it will hire about 300 people for the new Walmart scheduled to open this Spring in Sioux Falls. The southside location will be the fourth Walmart in South...
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Fresh wings for CAP in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The South Dakota Civil Air Patrol has a brand new Cessna 182 G1000 to help with its ongoing mission of air search and rescue and homeland security. The new plane has a...
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Staggers won't seek reelection
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - There will be four new faces on the Sioux Falls City Council this springAccording to the Argus Leader, councilor Kermit Staggers will not seek re-election to his at-large...
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South Dakota has second lowest state-local tax burden
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Tax Foundation says just over 7% of all income in South Dakota went to state and local taxes.Foundation Economist Nicole Kaeding says the state-local tax burden ranks...
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South Dakota's dependency on the firearm industry
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - According to a WalletHub study, South Dakota is the fourth most dependent state on the gun industry.Jill Gonzalez with the personal finance website says the state ranks...
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Noem says Obama's budget was dead on arrival
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Congresswoman Kristi Noem calls the President’s budget, released earlier this week, “not serious.” Noem says it would increase the deficit and add to the debt. She says...
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Colton man arrested in Fireside Casino heist
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Colton man is charged with the armed robbery of the Fireside Casino on South Carolyn Avenue in Sioux Falls last weekend.Officer Sam Clemens says 44-year-old Chad...
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Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" runs this weekend at the Orpheum
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Empire Community Theater’s production of Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” continues this Valentine’s weekend at the Orpheum Theater.SECT Artistic Director Patrick Pope...
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Sioux Steel shooting anniversary observed
Lennox, SD (KELO-AM) The Sioux Steel Company on Friday observed the one-year anniversary of the workplace shooting at its Lennox location that left two dead, and two injured.There was a balloon...
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SD DOT to study Highway 42 in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO AM) - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux...
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued
Undated (KELO AM) - After a very cold Saturday morning, snow will develop late Saturday and continue into Sunday morning.A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 pm this evening to Noon...
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Water Main Break at 29th and Minnesota Causing Traffic Delays
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) - A water main break at 29th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls is causing traffic to backup. Sioux Falls Police are on the scene and suggest drivers find an alternate route.
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Funeral Arrangements Set for Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer
(Fargo, ND) - Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer.KSFY is reporting the funeral is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd at 1 p.m.At the request of the...
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Scalia Was Scheduled to Speak at Augustana University in March
(Sioux Falls, SD) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was planning to visit Augustana University next month, according to KSFY.Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies announced...
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Noem on Justice Scalia
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO AM) – Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement after the sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia:“Today, we lost a great defender of our...
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Foreclosure crisis snarls Clinton, Sanders' efforts to reach Nevada voters
By Luciana Lopez(Reuters) - Democratic presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are flooding Nevada with volunteers ahead of this week's key nominating contest but they face a problem -...
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Overnight Fire
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) - An fire early Sunday morning has left a family homeless. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was called to a mobile home near North Starr Place around 3:30 AM. As crews arrived, they...
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Bill to Ban Hydraulic Fracking Fails First Hurdle in State Legislature
(Pierre, SD) - A bill to ban hydraulic fracking failed its first hurdle in the state legislature. Fracking involves putting high pressure fluid in a well to fracture rocks underground in order to...
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Support grows to expand Medicaid in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Businesses, nonprofits and healthcare groups are backing Governor Daugaard’s plan to expand Medicaid in South Dakota.Erik Nelson with AARP says some critics are concerned...
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