Downtown Riverfest returns to roots

Downtown Riverfest returns to roots

With the school year fast approaching, Downtown Sioux Falls is looking to end summer on a high note with the 11th annual Downtown Riverfest.

August 13, 2024 5

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Investigation into baby found at recycling center will take time

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Police detectives are working to uncover more information almost a week after a newborn baby was found at a Sioux Falls recycling center. Last Tuesday, an employee at Millennium Recycling called the police and reported finding the body of a baby. Police described the baby as a "full-term infant." Monday, [...]

August 12, 2024 2

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Looking at rain amounts

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The summer started very wet in southeast KELOLAND, but as the summer has gone on, the rain has slowed down. After a couple of light showers Monday morning in Sioux Falls, the sun came out and temperatures reached the 70s. Though rain amounts in Sioux Falls stayed less than five [...]

August 12, 2024 3

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Former Mike Durfee inmates on July violence at prison

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Former Mike Durfee State Prison inmates Michael and Joey are sharing their perspectives on the July violence at the Springfield, S.D. prison. Michael and Joey, who are now out on parole, were inmates at the facility during the violence. Since the duo is afraid of retaliation, KELOLAND News agreed not to [...]

August 12, 2024 4

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Making your (book)mark at Siouxland Libraries

Siouxland Libraries is looking for submissions for the Adult Bookmark Contest.

August 12, 2024 3

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70 new teachers get help filling their classrooms

At Monday's teacher orientation with the Sioux Falls School District, new educators received a special announcement.

August 12, 2024 2

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Making a difference through free medical care

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- For the last year, volunteers from Midwest Street Medicine have been walking the streets of Sioux Falls and giving free medical care to people who can't afford it. Not everyone can afford a trip to the doctor, so that's where the non-profit comes in. "Today, we just have our small [...]

August 12, 2024 3

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Tea man arrested for rape, burglary and robbery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A Tea man is in the Minnehaha County Jail Monday, charged with rape, burglary and robbery. Court documents say 55-year-old Michael Kersch kicked in a door at a Sioux Falls home, early last Thursday morning, then used the wood from the doorframe to hit a camera and the victim. The [...]

August 12, 2024 3

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Sioux Falls citizens weigh in on homeless population

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Tuhm have recently voiced their concerns about the homeless population in downtown. We have heard from local nonprofits and people experiencing homelessness, but Sunday we talked with people who work downtown to hear their perspectives. The operations manager for the ambassador [...]

August 11, 2024 3