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Police: 2 men stabbed outside Sioux Falls bar over weekend
Update as of May 16, 2024: Nicholas James Tolk pleaded guilty to simple assault in an attempt to cause bodily injury, as of August 2022, court records show. All other charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail, with 335 days suspended and 25 days of credit for time served.
SD man sentenced day after wife for disability fraud
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Jason Lee Stokes was sentenced to 18-months in prison with three years supervised release one day after Tami Lee Stokes received a 15-month sentence. Jason Stokes was sentenced May 16, 2024 after being charged in 2023 with disability fraud. Both Tami and Jason were...
Eleven inmates charged in South Dakota prison disturbance enter not guilty pleas
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Eleven inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have entered their pleas in connection with a prison disturbance that occurred in March. All eleven inmates pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a combined 18 felony charges. The charges include aggravated assault, simple assault, damage to prison property,...
Sioux Falls teen now a citizen hero for saving family during a fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)–Sioux Falls Fire Rescue helped celebrate a local 17-year-old who helped save the lives of her entire family. During Wednesday’s award presentation, she and her family had a chance to thank the fire crew who helped save them last December. “I woke up with the...
Fatal Vermillion shooting; Noem banned from 7th reservation; New SF public health director named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, May 16. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go for everything you need to know in news and weather. One person is dead after a shooting in Vermillion Tuesday night. Governor Kristi Noem is officially banned from a 7th reservation.
Inmates pleas; Las Vegas man arrested; weekend rain
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, May 16. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. Eleven inmates have pleaded not guilty to a combined 18 felony charges that stem from March 27-28 incidents at the South Dakota State prison in Sioux Falls, according to the South Dakota Attorney General.
Noem press conference; Jury unable to reach verdict in rape case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, May 17. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. South Dakota’s governor is criticizing South Dakota news organizations for not asking tribal government leaders what their answers are to drug cartels she says are operating on their reservations.
Sioux Falls Police Department looks ahead at summer events
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. This summer, to open avenues for connection within the community, the Sioux Falls Police Department is opening a hydrant or two. And they're also meeting community members at coffee shops, donut shops and in their neighborhoods. The department has...
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