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Ups and downs of January continues

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) --There was a hit of cold air earlier this week, but we have returned to above average temperatures. When you look at the climate average, many of us will soon get out of our coldest time of year. Even with the thick cloud cover and snow, temperatures reached the 30s in [...]

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SD inmate placed on escape status dies in Nebraska

SIOUX FALLS, S..D (KELO) -- A state prison inmate who had been placed on escape status has died. The South Dakota Department of Corrections says Jeremiah Stands, 39, died on January 3 in Valentine, Nebraska. Stands was placed on escape status after he failed to return to the Rapid City Minimum Center following a work [...]

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New license tag renewal program could mean longer lines

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- The Minnehaha County treasurer is urging patience among people who need to renew their license tags over the next couple of months. That's because treasurer's offices across the state will be switching to a new system that processes the renewals. The change could mean longer lines to start with. Jaiden [...]

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Arguments around age verification for porn sites in SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Senate Bill 18 (SB18) is a bill in the 2025 South Dakota Legislature which seeks to require age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors. Putting it more bluntly, the goal is to age restrict access to websites hosting, manufacturing or providing pornography. The two sides of [...]

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How Sioux Falls building permits shaped up in 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sioux Falls is now home to nearly 220,000 people. Last year, Sioux Falls added close to 5,700 residents, according to a city estimate. On the development side, the city saw some ups and downs in building permit numbers. From big ticket projects like the Sioux Falls One Stop to smaller [...]

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Call to Freedom: Trafficking bill could be ‘monumental’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – When lawmakers return to Pierre for South Dakota's upcoming legislative session, they'll consider a bill which would increase the consequences for human trafficking in the state. "I think it has the potential to be a monumental win for victims of human trafficking by making South Dakota law consistent with federal law, [...]

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