Leland Ray Jensen, 33, of Pipestone, was sentenced on Oct. 22 to 19 years and four months imprisonment for criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14. A jury of nine women and three men found Jensen guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14, first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14 with whom he had a significant relationship, and first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 14 involving multiple acts over an extended period of time, all felonies, following a two-day trial in Pipestone County District Court in August.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A former University of South Dakota women's basketball player has died.

A Sioux Falls family and South Dakota officials are asking for the public's help in finding a missing young woman. Danielle Jensen of Sioux Falls has been missing for almost a week and her father Travis Jensen has been pleading with the community on Facebook to help search for his daughter.

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — A state prison offender died Monday. According to the Department of Corrections, Richard Woodraska, 26, was found unresponsive at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The DOC said in a news release that Woodraska died by suicide. At the time of his death, Woodraska […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The victim in a recent assault case has succumbed to her injuries according to a source close to the family. Sioux Falls Police were called to a Sanford hospital on October 15 for an assault report after a victim was allegedly strangled. John...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A $5,000 reward is being offered for any information on the disappearance of a Pine Ridge woman. The Rapid City Police Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are partnering together to locate 27-year-old Michelle Elbow Shield. Elbow Shield was last seen in Rapid...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Complaints are mounting from landlords, tenants and HOA members about lost rent payments, unpaid utility bills and other concerns surrounding one property management company. The company, JL Property Management, LLC, is also suspended from accreditation from the Better Business Bureau pending a review.

Sioux Falls Restaurant posts that it will be closing its doors temporarily. Falls Landing Bar & Grill, located inside the Country Inn & Suites at 200 E 8th St, Sioux Falls announced its temporary closure on social media. While their social media post cited a "change of management" and promised...

It's Halloween, and everyone is entitled to one good scare. One of my favorite lines from John Carpenter's 1978 classic motion picture "Halloween." The story of Michael Myers and the night he came home. I've always loved the holiday of Halloween since I was a little kid. I'm a big...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND Meteorologist Scot Mundt said the state could be in store for what he called a “bookend” winter snowfall total. In Mundt’s annual KELOLAND Doppler Winter Special, he said wouldn’t be surprised if the winter snow season started with heavier than average snowfall for November and December.

SIOUX FALLS — A former Brookings Police Department officer suspended last year for roughing up an intoxicated man at the county jail will be able to reenter law enforcement without a second psychological evaluation. The state Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission voted 6-4 to suspend Damian Weets on Oct. 25, 2023. The suspension, […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police shared the name of the woman killed in an Oct. 21 motorcycle crash at West 95th Street and South Western Avenue. Kendal R. Borning, 29, of Sioux Falls died at a hospital after the motorcycle she was on failed to negotiate the roundabout and crashed, police said. […]

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — While East River locations have been able to get in on a dry and quiet day, it has not been the case out west…especially toward the Black Hills. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in effect for the Black Hills through Wednesday morning as snow continues to push […]

The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Chairman Dallas Roskamp, Commissioners, Luke Johnson, Doug Nagel, Dan Wildermuth, Chris Hollingsworth. County Administrator Steve Ewing was also present. Chairman Roskamp called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AGENDA. Motion by Wildermuth, seconded by Hollingsworth...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Today is a First Alert Weather Day across the whole viewing area as rain and colder temperatures arrive for everyone. We’ll only be getting into the 40s for highs today up north with temps around 50 in the south. This storm system will finally clear out Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. By the way, Halloween is looking dry, but it’ll be much cooler. Make sure to have the layers ready to go for the costumes for trick-or-treating since temps will be down in the 30s!

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Two inmates were back in court as their trial gets underway this week. Kyle Jones and Lester Monroe are accused of beating a correctional officer at the Jameson Annex last year. Many families and their kids are getting ready […]

Sioux Falls, SD – Residents of the Sioux Falls area should prepare for rain showers developing today, with possible slick conditions by Thursday morning as temperatures dip, bringing a potential mix of rain and snow. Commuters should stay alert, especially in elevated areas, where freezing temperatures could lead to slick roadways, creating challenging driving conditions.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls has been selected as one of 10 towns to host a two-day music festival. ‘Rock the Country’ is coming to Sioux Falls on July 18 and 19 of 2025, and will bring together rock and country music fans. Organizers describe...

Practicing patience is a crucial component of surviving regular trips through road construction zones. Drivers along Interstate 90 in Brandon know all about it. Since the project launched earlier this spring, work continues on a diverging diamond interchange at Exit 406, and drivers have dealt with a number of challenges.

Gilbert Kills Pretty Enemy III is giving back to McLaughlin by painting a mural of the local leaders of Standing Rock. Tim Davison joined the SDPB team in 2022 as an Emerging Content Producer. Originally from Nebraska, Tim has held many different positions over his career, including work on film and media projects focused on natural history and wildlife conservation. Most recently, he worked on Planet California, which aired in the summer of 2022 on PBS. An outdoorsman and oil painter, Tim describes himself as a lover of strong coffee, witty puns, and well-crafted storytelling. He and his wife, Stephanie Arne of Pierre, currently live with their dogs, cats, and innumerable plants in Sioux Falls.