Local News

Timeline for canvassing city votes changes
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Hall is working to save some time on a recount in the runoff election for mayor. The City Council was set to certify the election results next Tuesday. Now, the timeline has been changed, and the votes will be canvassed Friday morning. After results are certified, candi...
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O'Gorman students meet Pope Leo
ROME, ITALY (KELO.com) -- O'Gorman high students spending time with Pope Leo in Italy. The Pontiff can be seen on a social media post speaking with students during their recent pilgrimage. The post describes it as a once in a lifetime experience they'll never forget.
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Competency evaluation ordered in 2024 murder case
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- There will be delays, but a judge has ordered a competency evaluation for a murder suspect from Tea. Timothy Overton is charged in the 2024 shooting death of 19-year old Isaiah Morales in an apartment parking lot. Late last year, the judge in the case denied Overton's request to dismiss the c...
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Man arrested for robbery while armed with a knife
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A man faces robbery charges following an incident at a Sioux Falls motel early yesterday morning. The victim says he heard someone pounding on his door. When he opened it, a man with a knife started screaming at him, and a woman ran into the room as the suspect stabbed the door. The uni...
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Sioux Falls School Board adopts opt out - "School tax bill will decrease"
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School board has unanimously approved opting out of property tax limitations to meet the needs of next year's budget. But, the amount of the opt out will be smaller than last year, so the school's portion of tax bills will be lower. Dawn Marie Johnson chaired last night's...
Jun 23, 2026
State News

White House announces President Trump will join fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- President Trump will be joining the America 250 Fireworks Celebration at Mount Rushmore. The White House just made the announcement today. Governor Larry Rhoden says it will be the biggest birthday party ever for the nation. Shortly after the White House announcement, Senator Mike Rounds...
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Sen. Rounds looking for info on poor mail service
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- If you're having problems with poor mail service, Senator Mike Rounds wants to hear from you. The Office of the Inspector General is investigating poor mail service in South Dakota. Senator Rounds has been working on the problem for two years, and wants to make sure investigators have all...
Jun 24, 2026
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SD gold production down, revenues up
BLACK HILLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Production was down, but revenues were up for South Dakota's only active, large-scale gold mine last year. Wharf Mine produced over 97-thousand ounces of gold, selling $334-million worth of gold. The company paid the state nearly $17-million in severance taxes during the year.
Jun 22, 2026
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Cattlemen's Foundation Gala raises funds for Feeding South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation celebrated its 13th annual Prime Time Gala over the weekend, raising funds for Feeding South Dakota. The organization has donated over $3-million since the start of the event. The effort helps provide beef for families who need help across the stat...
Jun 22, 2026

Drought conditions persist - appearances deceiving
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- They're calling it a 'green drought'. Southern South Dakota is short on moisture, even though crops look healthy. They look healthy, but SDSU Extension Field Specialist Heather Gessner says there isn't enough moisture to generate strong crop production. The Extension Service is meeting with far...
Jun 22, 2026
National News
Torrential rain from passing storm shuts down parts of Taiwan and Japan
TAIPEI/TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Torrential rains from a passing tropical storm shut down a swathe of southern Taiwan on Friday, leaving more than 5 million people off work or school, while neighbouring Japan issued flooding and landslide warnings. T...
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Trump signs agriculture-related executive orders, White House says
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an agriculture related executive order on Thursday, the White House said, adding the move was aimed at strengthening the security of the United States' food supply. ...
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US authorizes transactions related to Venezuela earthquake relief
June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Thursday issued a license authorizing transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela that would have been banned under sanctions into October. (Reporting by Costas Pitas)...
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Factbox-Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes
June 25 (Reuters) - Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb the debris of collapsed buildings. Until now, the dead...
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US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
By Humeyra Pamuk June 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to a copy of the formal notification seen by Re...
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World News
South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
By Kyu-seok Shim and Heejin Kim SEOUL, June 26 (Reuters) - South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities to counter North Korea, including by training 500,000 "drone warriors" and distributing tens of thousands of unmanned sy...
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Torrential rain from passing storm shuts down parts of Taiwan and Japan
TAIPEI/TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Torrential rains from a passing tropical storm shut down a swathe of southern Taiwan on Friday, leaving more than 5 million people off work or school, while neighbouring Japan issued flooding and landslide warnings. T...
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Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine's Kherson left with no power, Moscow official says
June 26 (Reuters) - Power was fully or partially cut off across the Russian-held part of Ukraine's Kherson region bordering Crimea, the Russian-installed governor, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram early on Friday. Saldo did not provide details. In ...
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Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,155
June 25 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 1,155, including 304 deaths, government data showed on Thursday. The number represented the total of confirmed cases as of Wednesday, ac...
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Factbox-Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes
June 25 (Reuters) - Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb the debris of collapsed buildings. Until now, the dead...
4h ago
Sports News
Report: RFA Mark Williams stays with Suns on 3-yr, $38M deal
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will sign a fully guaranteed three-year, $38 million contract to stay with the team, ESPN reported Thursday. Williams was a restricted free agent entering this offseason after four seasons in the NBA. The Charlot...
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Soccer-Pulisic on the bench as U.S., Turkey make wholesale changes
INGLEWOOD, California, June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. winger Christian Pulisic starts on the bench for a Group D match in which the U.S. and Turkey make wholesale changes. • The Americans make nine changes and Turkey seven. • The U.S. retain only Ricar...
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Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named All-Star starters as top vote-getters
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement finished Phase 1 of Major League Baseball's All-Star fan voting atop their respective leagues, making them automatic starters for the Midsummer Classic. Oht...
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Mets star Juan Soto (back) returns to action as DH vs. Cubs
Juan Soto of the Mets was back in the starting lineup on Thursday night for New York's finale of a four-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Soto is batting third and serving as the designated hitter. Soto exited Tuesday's game after the ...
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Blue Jackets acquire F Valeri Nichushkin from Avs for 3 picks
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft picks, including one in this week's draft. Colorado received a 2026 second-round pick from Columbus as well as a 2027 third-...
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Business News
Asian shares fall as Apple's price hikes dents tech optimism
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, June 26 (Reuters) - Asian shares eased from record highs on Friday as hefty price hikes from Apple showed the downside of the boom in chip demand, while only the threat of Japanese intervention kept the yen from hitting 40-year lo...
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Oil edges lower amid resumption of strait shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday morning and are heading for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hi...
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Yen wobbles near 40-year low as dollar pauses for breath
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, June 26 (Reuters) - The yen tottered near its weakest level against the dollar in 40 years early in Asia on Friday as traders reined in bets for Federal Reserve rate hikes after U.S. inflation met forecasts and centr...
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Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading
By Cynthia Kim and Yena Park SEOUL, June 26 (Reuters) - Over an 18-year career trading currencies in Seoul, Namkoong Taehun was on the front lines of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the post-Brexit plunge in the pound, and the won's dramatic tailspin ...
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Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions
June 26 (Reuters) - Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it announced on Friday. The move will allow a greate...
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Health News
Congo tightens travel rules after Ebola case reaches France
DAKAR, June 25 (Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a 21-day quarantine for anyone returning from Ebola-affected areas before they can travel abroad, tightening controls after France confirmed its first imported case linked to the...
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As Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response
By Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - As scientists race to understand the growing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, medics say knowledge gaps are still hampering detection and care for sick patients. Sin...
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Bayer shares surge after U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of company
LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Shares in Germany's Bayer surged by the most in 23 years on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the the company concerning lawsuits related its Roundup weedkiller. The Supreme Court reined in thousands of...
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US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer suits in win for Bayer
By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court reined in thousands of lawsuits pursued in state courts accusing Bayer of failing to warn users that the active ingredient in its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, handing a major l...
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Africa CDC says funding needs for Ebola response three times higher at $1.4 billion
By Anait Miridzhanian and Sfundo Parakozov DAKAR/JOHANNESBURG, June 25 (Reuters) - Africa's top public health agency said on Thursday that funding needed to tackle the continent's Ebola outbreak was three times higher than an earlier estimate, and n...
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Science News
US to create genomic and cellular 'BioVault' for endangered species
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - A biotech company and a U.S. government agency announced on Thursday a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for every species protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in a...
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Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100
By Aline Massuca and Victoria Pacheco RIO DE JANEIRO, June 24 (Reuters) - What is the secret to a long life? Three Brazilian sisters with a combined age of 316, who were named by Guinness this month as the oldest living trio of siblings in the world, ...
Jun 24, 2026
Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild
By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES, June 24 (Reuters) - Conservationists will return two maned wolves, rescued after the death of their mother, to the wild next month in Argentina, where the long-legged wild canine is endangered. The conservation nonprofit...
Jun 24, 2026
Soccer-Science museum brings soccer tech to World Cup fans
By Pearl Josephine Nazare and Mohammed Benmansour VANCOUVER, June 23 (Reuters) - Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game's evolution as organiser...
Jun 24, 2026
Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Rocket and spacecraft maker Firefly Aerospace is expected to secure a $110 million U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) loan that would help fund the company's expansion of spacecraft production facilities in...
Jun 23, 2026
Technology News
Starlink to provide free internet access to Venezuela users after earthquakes
June 25 (Reuters) - Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, said on Thursday it will provide free services to its users in Venezuela for a month, after two earthquakes hit the South American nation. The company is also ...
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Samsung Group to unveil $648 billion South Korea investments, including for chip plants, report says
SEOUL, June 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Group will announce on Monday plans to invest 1,000 trillion won ($647.53 billion) in South Korea over 10 years, including a potential 300 trillion won to build chip factories in the southwest of the country, a medi...
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BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors
June 25 (Reuters) - Mining giant BHP-backed I-Pulse said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $250 million award to advance its semiconductor and pulsed-power technology. The award from the department's CH...
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OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports
June 25 (Reuters) - OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations. The AI startup, which has confidentially filed for a U.S....
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Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal
By Milana Vinn and Jaspreet Singh June 25 (Reuters) - ON Semiconductor Corp said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $7 billion, its largest acquisition to date, as the chipmaker seeks to expand its p...
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Entertainment News
Ann Blyth, film star of 1940s-50s famed for 'Mildred Pierce', dies at 98
By Will Dunham June 25(Reuters) - Ann Blyth, who earned an Oscar nomination playing Joan Crawford's malicious and deceitful teenage daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama "Mildred Pierce" and thrived in light and heavy roles during Hollywood's Golden A...
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In movie 'The Invite,' Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen dive into dinner party disaster
By Danielle Broadway Los Angeles, June 25 (Reuters) - "The Invite," an American comedy film about complicated couples, debuts in U.S. theaters on Friday, exploring what happens when dysfunctional spouses get a steamy invite from their upstairs neighbo...
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Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August
June 25 (Reuters) - Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across the consumer electronics industry. Groups represe...
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FCC chair says all options remain on table in ABC license review
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that all options remain on the table as it reviews whether to renew the licenses of eight Walt Disney-owned ABC television stations ...
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Harvey Weinstein averts fourth NY rape trial as prosecutors move to drop charge
NEW YORK, June 25 (Reuters) - Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday moved to drop a third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after the disgraced movie mogul's accuser said she did not want to testify in what would have been a fourth trial. • Wei...
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