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SF man arrested, accused of rape
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail accused of forcing a woman into her home and raping her. 31-year-old Kevin Bass faces several charges including burglary, assault and rape. He appeared in court today and is being held on a 250-thousand dollar cash-only bond.
Sioux Falls Red Lobster avoids shutdown amid bankruptcy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Red Lobster is closing another two dozen restaurants around the country but the Sioux Falls location is not on the list. The company is going through bankruptcy and closed a hundred restaurants earlier this summer.
Local investors acquire Empire East retail center
A local ownership group has purchased the Empire East retail center. The property at 3800 S. Louise Ave. is fully leased and includes Ashley, Kohl’s and Ulta Beauty. It was purchased by an investment group that includes Sioux Falls-based Cresten Capital and Matt Paulson, owner of MarketBeat. The attraction...
Smithfield Foods under investigation after injury
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There’s an investigation at Smithfield Foods after a worker was injured in Sioux Falls. A representative of the U.S. Department of Labor has confirmed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into the Smithfield meatpacking plant in Sioux Falls. An active complaint on the OSHA website is dated August 20, 2024.
Whooping cough numbers on the rise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Whooping cough numbers are on the rise. The CDC says that as of June 1 of this year, there were more than double the number of cases compared to the same time of 2023. While the Learning Ladder Adventures daycare hasn’t had a case...
First Alert Weather Day Thursday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We’re declaring a First Alert Weather Day for the Sioux Falls are on Thursday. A cold front will move east overnight tonight and will help to spark storms by Thursday morning and continue into Thursday afternoon along and east of I-29. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will once again be the main risks with an isolated tornado threat possible as well. Cooler temperatures will begin to move in by Thursday afternoon in western South Dakota as the clouds clear out.
Traffic Switch Scheduled on S.D. Highway 11 at Brandon
{KXLG – Brandon, SD} On Friday, August 30, 2024, a traffic switch is scheduled on S.D. Highway 11, south of the bridge at Interstate 90 (exit 406) in Brandon. This switch will move traffic from the northbound lane to the southbound lane, allowing construction work to commence south of the bridge.
How Much Money Did the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Bring In?
We've known for a while now that more than 470,000 vehicles were counted at the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but how much money did those visitors leave behind in the Black Hills this summer?. The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 84th rally were $1,399,501. Taxes...
Scathing Bomber Crash Report Unfairly Targeted Crew Member's Body Weight, Family Member Says
A relative of a crew member who survived a B-1B Lancer crash in South Dakota earlier this year said the official accident investigation report into the mishap wrongly criticized the airman's weight and unfairly put blame on Ellsworth Air Force Base personnel.Joni Smith, the mother-in-law of the instructor pilot of the aircraft, told Military.com she had submitted letters raising concerns about the incident to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, as well as members of the state's delegation in Washington, D.C. One criticism was that Smith said the report inaccurately highlighted the airman's alleged weight as being "nearly 260" pounds, which...
Noem commutes sentences for two convicted of murder
Gov. Kristi Noem commuted the sentences of two people convicted of murder and issued 45 more pardons since February. Since taking office in 2019, Noem has commuted the sentences of 27 people and pardoned 341. Her first commutation of the summer was granted to 70-year-old John Proctor on July 24. Proctor has served 51 years […]
Attorney General Jackley To Host National Attorney General Meeting In Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley hosts a National Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Working Group Meeting Oct. 22-25 in Deadwood where Attorneys General from across the country will work on issues impacting states. “While there are different challenges for each State, we have a common interest in...
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