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City Council oks purchase of Sanford Wellness Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilors have endorsed a plan to buy the Wellness Center on the city's west side from Sanford Health. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett assured council members of the facility's value. Councilor Curt Soehl voted in favor of the purchase despite some concerns. The c...
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City council approves scholarships for potential childcare workers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council approved 450-thousand dollars for a scholarship fund for those interested in joining the childcare industry. Councilor Rich Merkouris is hopeful that will lead to more in-home childcare centers. The councilors approved the funding, but it will probably take s...
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Mayor appoints County Commissioner as new Public Health Director
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Mayor Paul TenHaken has appointed a new Public Health Director for the city and many area residents quickly recognized the name. Joe Kippley is currently the Director for the Sanford Cardiology Clinic, and also serves as a Minnehaha County Commissioner. He fills a vacancy that was create...
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Secretary of State warns against scam election calls
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Secretary of State Monae Johnson is warning citizens of fake groups claiming to make calls on behalf of her office. The calls are related to an abortion measure expected to be on South Dakota's ballot. The callers are allegedly pressuring those who signed the petition to have their signatures...
May 14, 2024
City council to consider assistance for childcare workers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilors will consider a proposal to increase childcare opportunities tonight. They'll vote on a package of about a half-million dollars...most of which would be designated for education assistance for people interested in early-childhood education. Councilor Rich Merk...
May 14, 2024
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City Council oks purchase of Sanford Wellness Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilors have endorsed a plan to buy the Wellness Center on the city's west side from Sanford Health. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett assured council members of the facility's value. Councilor Curt Soehl voted in favor of the purchase despite some concerns. The c...
7h ago
City council approves scholarships for potential childcare workers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council approved 450-thousand dollars for a scholarship fund for those interested in joining the childcare industry. Councilor Rich Merkouris is hopeful that will lead to more in-home childcare centers. The councilors approved the funding, but it will probably take s...
8h ago
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Mayor appoints County Commissioner as new Public Health Director
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Mayor Paul TenHaken has appointed a new Public Health Director for the city and many area residents quickly recognized the name. Joe Kippley is currently the Director for the Sanford Cardiology Clinic, and also serves as a Minnehaha County Commissioner. He fills a vacancy that was create...
8h ago
City council to consider assistance for childcare workers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilors will consider a proposal to increase childcare opportunities tonight. They'll vote on a package of about a half-million dollars...most of which would be designated for education assistance for people interested in early-childhood education. Councilor Rich Merk...
May 14, 2024
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Sioux Falls to host U.S. Olympic Curling trials
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It will be South Dakota's first time hosting Olympic trials. Sioux Falls Sports Authority President Thomas Lee made the big announcement Monday afternoon. The 2025 Olympic Team Trials for Curling will be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Sioux Falls doesn't appear to be a likely ...
May 14, 2024
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Sioux Falls to host U.S. Olympic Curling trials
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It will be South Dakota's first time hosting Olympic trials. Sioux Falls Sports Authority President Thomas Lee made the big announcement Monday afternoon. The 2025 Olympic Team Trials for Curling will be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Sioux Falls doesn't appear to be a likely ...
May 14, 2024
USD inks Nielson through 2027 season
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- University of South Dakota athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Wednesday a four-year contract extension for head football coach Bob Nielson through the 2027 season. The 2023 season was the team's most successful at the division I level, tallying ten wins, hosting two home playoff game...
May 08, 2024
Cruthers returns to Sioux Falls as Stampede's new head coach
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Stampede is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Cruthers as the team's newest Head Coach. Cruthers joins the Stampede as the tenth Head Coach in team history after spending the last year at the helm of the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League...
Apr 30, 2024
NFL draft selects four with South Dakota ties
DETROIT, MI (KELO.com) -- Several of South Dakota's best are headed to the NFL to pursue their gridiron dreams. O'Gorman High School alum tight end Tip Reiman was selected 82nd overall in the NFL draft this weekend by the Arizona Cardinals. Two SDSU Jackrabbits were drafted Saturday. Offensive lineman Mason McCormic...
Apr 29, 2024
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SDSU's Kyle transferring to UCLA
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The SDSU Jackrabbits have another hole in their roster for next year. William Kyle the Third is transferring to UCLA with two years of eligibility left after entering the transfer portal last month. Kyle was this year's Summit League men's basketball tournament MVP. He finished his sophom...
Apr 25, 2024
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Secretary of State warns against scam election calls
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Secretary of State Monae Johnson is warning citizens of fake groups claiming to make calls on behalf of her office. The calls are related to an abortion measure expected to be on South Dakota's ballot. The callers are allegedly pressuring those who signed the petition to have their signatures...
May 14, 2024
USPS downsizing in South Dakota on hold
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Pressure from Congress is causing a delay in changes at mail processing centers in South Dakota. Republican Senator Mike Rounds calls it a step in the right direction to protect rural mail service across the state. The Postal Service wants to move mail processing out of the centers in Sio...
May 14, 2024
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South Dakotan arrested for his role at U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota man has been arrested for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Darrell Goins, 42, of Newell, South Dakota, is charged with six felony offenses including assaulting law enforcement officers. Video footage shows Goins hurling a bottle at a Capitol ...
May 11, 2024
Sen. Thune: trillion dollar cost of Biden Administration regulations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Senator John Thune is pushing back against a rush of new costly regulations issued by the Biden Administration. He says the costs go beyond the monetary expense. Thune says the new regulations are driving up costs for electricity, new vehicles, and new homes.
May 10, 2024
Rounds working to head off mandatory RFID tags for livestock
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- It's another example of unnecessary, heavy-handed bureaucratic interference. That's how Senator Mike Rounds views new rules released by the Biden Administration today. Senator Rounds told KELO's Greg Belfrage the government is trying to force livestock producers to place electronic chips ...
May 09, 2024
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Death Investigation at Mitchell's I-90 Truck Stop
MITCHELL, SD (KELO.com) - Attorney General Marty Jackley and the Mitchell Police Department announced a death investigation at a Mitchell truck stop. The partially dismembered body of 57 year old Melody Fae Gooch of Detroit, MI was discovered on Monday night at the Mitchell I-90 Travel Center. 50 year old Anthony Harri...
Mar 14, 2024
The Week in BizzaroWorld 6.15.23
#3. THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST OF 'JEOPARDY' The answer is: "Matthew 6:9 says, 'Our Father, which art in heaven, [this] be thy name." NOBODY knew the question on the June 13 episode of Jeopardy. I'm hoping you know the question is, "What is hallowed?" What a sad commentary on America today. Cue the Wei...
Jun 15, 2023
Beware the 'Smartphone Zombie'
It can be difficult to drive in areas where there are pedestrians, bicyclists, children and animals. It's even worse when people have their phones out. The city of Mulberry, Florida is putting up dozens of signs warning drivers of "smartphone zombies". They're not warning drivers about other drivers. They're ...
Jun 05, 2023
The Week in BizzaroWorld
#3. NYT REVIEW OF 'THE LITTLE MERMAID' Wesley Morris of NYT outraged many with his creepy review of Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid". Morris wrote, "Joy, fun, mystery, risk, flavor, kink - they're missing." KINK?? This is a CHILDREN'S movie not HBO After Dark! The review also clai...
Jun 02, 2023
WATCH: Young Boy Brings "Mom Bride" to Tears Telling Her She's Beautiful
This touching video has racked up over 35 million views since being posted earlier this month. A bride and groom are at an outdoor altar with their two small children when the little boy suddenly says, "Mommy, you're beautiful." Mom tries NOT to cry. But when he says it again, here come the tears. She rewar...
May 30, 2023
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Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
By Napat Wesshasartar PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - Off the shore of Thailand's resort island of Phuket, marine conservationists have released 11 baby leatherback sea turtles into the Indian Ocean, hoping they can thrive in the wild and return in tw...
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Police called in as protesters take building at University of California, Irvine
(Reuters) - Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building at the University of California, Irvine, on Wednesday, leading university officials to call in multiple police agencies, cancel classes and advise people on campus to shelter in place, a un...
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Biden's personal finances little changed in 2023, documents show
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden disclosed a little-changed personal financial situation in 2023, though his book royalties fell and the amount he owed on a home equity loan rose, federal document...
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US Supreme Court preserves Louisiana voting map with two Black-majority districts
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court preserved - for now - a Louisiana electoral map with two of the state's six congressional districts majority Black - a ruling on Wednesday with implications for the Nov. 5 election that w...
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US Southwest and Texas at risk of power shortfalls this summer, regulator says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Southwest and Texas are at an increased risk of power supply shortfalls during times of peak demand this summer due to rising electricity consumption and supply constraints, the North American Electric Reliability Corp...
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