Obama sends more forces to Syria to build on gains over Islamic State
By Roberta RamptonHANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - President Barack Obama announced on Monday the biggest expansion of U.S. ground troops in Syria since the civil war there began, saying he would dispatch...
View ArticleShooting Update
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) - Sioux Falls Police continue their investigation into Friday’s fatal shooting. The main suspect still at large. Captain Blaine Larsen said PD thinks the suspected shooter is...
View ArticleSouth Dakota's air quality passes test, barely
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The latest "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association gives South Dakota mixed results with most counties earning passing grades, but just barely.Rapid...
View ArticleTerry Redlin dies at the age of 78
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - South Dakota native and one of the word's most famous and prolific artists of wildlife and rural life, Terry Redlin, died Sunday night at the age of 78.Redlin retired from...
View ArticlePolice say someone is hiding murder suspect
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police believe someone is hiding 21-year-old Jared Jerome Stone who is suspected of fatally shooting Paul White Eyes Friday night on West 11th...
View ArticleSevere Weather Awareness week stresses preparation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - This is the week where South Dakotans are urged to prepare for severe spring and summer weather.Sioux Falls forecaster Todd Heitkamp says the key to severe weather is...
View Article"Save a life. Save it for later." Distracted driving campaign announced
Since 2012 Sioux Falls has been at the forefront of the campaign statewide to eliminate distracted driving. The first step taken was to outlaw texting and driving, today the Sioux Falls City Council...
View ArticleFemale getaway driver for Stone arrested in LeMars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police say the woman suspected of driving the car with homicide suspect Jared Stone inside, after Friday's fatal shooting, was arrested in LeMars, Iowa, this...
View ArticleCity councilors-elect meet the Minnehaha County Commission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO AM) - Sioux Falls City Councilman-elect Greg Nietzert introduced himself to the Minnehaha County Commission this morning, sympathizing with the county's revenue...
View ArticleDeputizing Sioux Falls to help fight crime
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether wants everyone in the city to help police battle rising crime."I need a 173,300 people looking out for everybody else," Huether said on...
View ArticleSevere weather in the south brings rain and snow to the north
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -The Storm Prediction Center expects severe weather in the southeastern United States today and tonight but the threat of tornadoes is looking less likely.Sioux Falls...
View ArticleResidential development for horse owners approved
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Minnehaha County Commission yesterday approved a rezoning request for Cedar Ridge Development surrounding a large riding arena and stables a mile and a half north of...
View ArticleSioux Falls man accused of abusing his 99 year old dad
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A 66 year old Sioux Falls man is charged with elder abuse against his 99 year old father.Officer Sam Clemens says a home care nurse found the victim covered with feces and...
View ArticleDarrin Smith picked to head Washington Pavilion
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The next President and CEO of the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls won't have to travel very far to his new office.Sioux Falls Community Development Director Darrin...
View ArticleAirport style security coming to the Denny
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls will beef up security with walk through metal detectors, beginning with the Sioux Falls Storm game April 30."It's a sign of the...
View ArticleGet off your grass and mow this summer
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) As Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether might put it: cut your dang grass!City officials on Wednesday made a special plea to residents to be good neighbors and keep their lawns...
View ArticleJared Stone caught in Wyoming overnight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Authorities said it was just a matter of time before homicide suspect Jared Stone was arrested and it happened last night in southeast Wyoming.Law enforcement agencies in...
View ArticleStone fires shots at Nebraska troopers before surrendering
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The chase for murder suspect Jared Stone lasted six days, covered five states and ended last night in southeast Wyoming when he was cornered on I-80 by Nebraska and...
View ArticleTraining for the arrival of the emerald ash borer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A bug that's responsible for the loss of over 100 million ash trees in America in the last twenty years hasn't reached South Dakota, yet.State Forester Greg Josten says...
View ArticleLong time USF President Benedetto retiring
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The President of the University of Sioux Falls, Dr. Mark Benedetto, will retire in the summer of 2017.Going on his 20th year at the Cougar helm, Dr. Benedetto is the...
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