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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- On April 3, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) issued a media advisory warning of the presence of carfentanil in their metro area. KELOLAND News spoke with Rafael Mattei, Acting Special Agent in Charge for the Omaha Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This is a schedule two drug [...]

Tonight a Sioux Falls man released from prison just weeks ago is back behind bars facing murder and manslaughter charges. 35 year old Jordan Adams made his first court appearance Monday afternoon in the stabbing death of a 45 year old man at a Sioux falls apartment complex near 41st and Marion Road. According to [...]

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — It's what could someday be remembered as "The Decade of the Female Lawyer" according to a report by the American Bar Association. Since 2016, the legal profession has started to shift from being male dominated to a female majority. It states that in 2016, women became a majority of law school [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – This is the third time in just over a year that one man has been arrested for robbery in Sioux Falls. 

BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) – South Dakota State picked up two victories over South Dakota on Sunday, with the last game of a doubleheader ending in walk-off fashion, in Summit League softball at Jerald T. Moriarty Field. The Jackrabbits earned 8-5 and 4-3 wins over the Coyotes, helping SDSU Athletics clinch a point in the Interstate Series, [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — At times, the college transition can seem daunting on paper. "It's definitely a little overwhelming," high school sophomore Olivia Neitzert said. It's not just teens who feel the pressure. "Olivia's our only," Greg Neitzert said. "This is a new experience for us. We're just a few years away. It's very daunting [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom after Russia invaded 3 years ago, the Trump administration is looking to capitalize on the situation. The White House wants Ukraine to sign an agreement handing over the rights to rare earth minerals found in parts of Ukraine. Jon Kellar is a [...]

PIERRE, SD (KELO) -- Mega Millions players in South Dakota will have their first chance of winning bigger jackpots starting this week. Tuesday night will be the first drawing that's part of new Mega Millions enhancements. They include improved odds of winning prizes plus larger starting jackpots from the current $20-million to a new $50-million [...]

BROOKINGS, S.D. (USD) — A chilly but sunny afternoon in Brookings for the first game of the Interstate Series set between the Coyotes and Jackrabbits. Runs came in bunches on the day with four multi-run innings combined with for Yotes picking up two RBIs. Tatum Villotta also picks up her 200th career hit as South Dakota (21-14, 4-3 Summit) [...]