CRIME & SAFETY
Meth distributor sentenced in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 52-year-old man is headed to prison for his role in selling meth in Sioux Falls. Edward Ward was sentenced this week to more than 16 years in federal prison. Ward pleaded guilty in January to Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Authorities say...
Two of 11 South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates tied to March incident in prison for homicide
Of the 11 inmates charged in connection with the March "disturbances" at the South Dakota State Penetentiary, most of them have been convicted of crimes that range from damaging property, to possession of a controlled substance, to trying to escape as a prisoner and assault, prior to their most recent charges. And two have been convicted for taking the life of a person. Only one connected with the March incident is facing a charge for a violent...
White smoke fills the sky over southeast Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you noticed thick white smoke hovering over southeastern Sioux Falls today, no need to worry. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was performing a controlled burn at Pasley Park, along the bike trails and the Big Sioux River. From a distance, it looks like big...
Fall River crash; power outage; stormy weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, April 25. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. A single-vehicle crash south of Edgemont killed two people on the morning of Wednesday, April 24, according to a release from the South Dakota Dept. of Public Safety (DPS).
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