Local News

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Now that Sioux Falls has thawed out, retailers are seeing more people out and about. "We definitely see everybody getting out and loving to explore our downtown community, getting out to Falls Park, just enjoying the outdoors, finally, and the fresh air," Mary's Mountain Cookies store owner, Becky McElroy said. And [...]

It's been over 45 years since the last Warrant Officer Ceremony was held at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) - A student-led group at the University of South Dakota that invests in the stock market is getting a front-row look at how tariffs are affecting different companies. Coyote Capital Management is made up of about 50 students who are interested in learning about the stock market. Trevor Thomsen is a sophomore [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Officials responded to a grass fire west of Swiftbird Friday afternoon. Named the Buffalo Fire, the accidental ignition caused by a wheel bearing going out consumed roughly 1000 acres north of Highway 212. Agencies from Agar, Hoven, Timber Lake, Eagle Butte, Trail City, BIA and area task forces responded. The [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Kyle Blakeslee and Rachel Van Beek have spent months preparing for this weekend. They'll be teaching 19 people everything from how to use a fire extinguisher to how they put out a car fire. "I'm excited to see how it's going to go. Like I said, we've been planning this [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Critics are calling her the 53-year-old Kristi Noem "Ice Barbie" while supporters say she is doing a great job deporting dangerous criminals. Kristi Noem has certainly been visible in her new role as Homeland Security Secretary. Appearing in front of cameras, often dressed in swat or combat gear. Dressing up [...]

This story has been updated with comments from Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) has released a list of federal spending cuts that will cut several grants offered by the South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services, and the [...]

Remedy Brewing Company opened its Pickleball Pub in January, 2024, and it's quickly become a popular destination among players.

Pending home sales have increased and prices are staying moderate but inventory is down for the real estate market.