SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A recent officer-involved shooting by the Violent Crimes Unit of the Sioux Falls Police Department was justified. The Division of Criminal Investigation says federal parolee Richard Olson, Jr. pointed a gun at two detectives, who then opened fire on March 31st. They didn't strike Olson, ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A 30 year old Sioux Falls man is facing drug, eluding law enforcement and vehicle theft charges. Alex Hanson was out on parole on similar charges when he was arrested Tuesday. The vehicle he was driving was stolen over the weekend, and had meth and a handgun inside.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley has filed his explanation of a Constitutional Amendment that will be on the November ballot. His explanation is required by law, and is on file with the Secretary of State's office. It's intended to be a summary that educates voters on the purpose and effect of ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's on to the Western Conference Finals for the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Herd downed the Lincoln Stars 5-1 Tuesday night to advance. Goalie Linards Feldbergs was credited with 24 saves. The Stampede face the Fargo Force Friday night at the Sanford Premier Center.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a man accused of threatening the life of President Trump in 2020. Lucian Celestine pleaded guilty in November of 2024, but tried to appeal. He contacted the FBI in 2019 saying he was hearing voices telling him to kill the President. He...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A recent officer-involved shooting by the Violent Crimes Unit of the Sioux Falls Police Department was justified. The Division of Criminal Investigation says federal parolee Richard Olson, Jr. pointed a gun at two detectives, who then opened fire on March 31st. They didn't strike Olson, ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A 30 year old Sioux Falls man is facing drug, eluding law enforcement and vehicle theft charges. Alex Hanson was out on parole on similar charges when he was arrested Tuesday. The vehicle he was driving was stolen over the weekend, and had meth and a handgun inside.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's parole system is broken. That's the opinion of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken following this week's shooting of a local police officer. Darren Richards and Loretta Bettelyoun were arrested in the case. Both were out on parole at the time. They're accused of robbing a loc...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The largest judicial caseload in South Dakota is getting larger. Judge Robin Houwman, who presides over the 2nd Judicial Circuit, gave her annual report to Minnehaha County Commissioners this morning. The 2nd Circuit, which includes Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties, had 35% of the state's ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Teachers in the Sioux Falls School District are generally happy with their position. According to a teacher survey, the number of staff members willing to recommend the district as a good workplace is on the rise. Results were presented to the School Board Monday night by Doug Morrison, ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's on to the Western Conference Finals for the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Herd downed the Lincoln Stars 5-1 Tuesday night to advance. Goalie Linards Feldbergs was credited with 24 saves. The Stampede face the Fargo Force Friday night at the Sanford Premier Center.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Stampede forward Cooper Soller is the 2025-26 USHL Rookie of the year. Soller played in all 62 games this season, racking up 49 points on 26 goals and 23 assists. Coach Ryan Cruthers says Soller's work ethic is unmatched. He's also one of the reasons for the team's success t...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Stampede fell to the Lincoln Stars in overtime Sunday night in the second game of their five game Clark Cup Playoff series. The game was scoreless after the first period, but Sioux Falls scored quickly in the second, capitalizing on a power play just 34 seconds in after a ...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- It was a great run, but the USD Coyotes Women's basketball season has come to an end. They lost to Illinois State in the WNIT Fab Four 67-60 in Vermillion Wednesday night. The Coyotes jumped off to an early lead, but fell behind. They made a fourth quarter run, but couldn't overcome a 1...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The USD Coyote women were on fire Thursday night, so it's on to the 'Great 8' of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. The Coyotes jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Pepperdine - all of those points scored by Patience Williams. They'll host Montana State Sunday afternoon at the Sanfor...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley has filed his explanation of a Constitutional Amendment that will be on the November ballot. His explanation is required by law, and is on file with the Secretary of State's office. It's intended to be a summary that educates voters on the purpose and effect of ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a man accused of threatening the life of President Trump in 2020. Lucian Celestine pleaded guilty in November of 2024, but tried to appeal. He contacted the FBI in 2019 saying he was hearing voices telling him to kill the President. He...

UNDATED (KELO.com) -- South Dakota political leaders are offering their reactions to the Saturday shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Congressman Dusty Johnson says he's thankful the President and those attending the dinner are all safe. Senator Mike Rounds says he's grateful for the law enforcement a...

BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY (KELO.com) -- The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary is a space for horses to roam and run free, but drought is causing problems. Sanctuary leaders say the drought has left the thousand acre sanctuary short of grass for the horses to eat...and donations of hay are needed. You can pick a...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- They're teaming up to help protect the privacy of law enforcement officers. Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley sent guidance to agencies on a new law that allows officers to opt out of sharing personal information publicly. The new law goes into effect July 1st, but agen...

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By Julia Harte April 29 (Reuters) - A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials' initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the Whi...

By Marcelo Teixeira April 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's 2026/27 coffee crop, which officially starts in July, is expected to grow 11.5% from the previous season ​due to better climate conditions and good ‌crop care, according to a survey of farmers conducted...

By David Morgan, Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The effort to renew the U.S. government's warrantless domestic surveillance powers took a step forward on Wednesday, after House ​Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump administrati...

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he ​will return to being ‌a Fed governor and will try to support the central bank's prospective next chair, Kevin Warsh, and not try ‌to ​act as a "shadow ...

April 29 (Reuters) - Florida Republicans on Wednesday ​approved ‌a new congressional map aimed at flipping ‌four ​Democratic-held ⁠U.S. House seats, ⁠delivering a major boost to their ​party's chances of ⁠preserving a ⁠narrow majority ​in November's ​m...