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Planning commission approves TIF and conditional use permit for new Smithfield plant
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Next stop: the Sioux Falls City Council. The city's planning commission has approved a Tax Increment Financing District for moving the Smithfield Foods plant from the falls to the city's northwest side. That came over the objection of residents near the proposed plant. Nancy Simon's hom...
Mar 06, 2026

Former police chief pleads guilty in animal cruelty case
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former SDSU Police chief Tim Heaton pleads guilty to animal cruelty. He originally faced five counts, but pleaded guilty to one as part of a plea bargain. Feces a foot deep was found in his home, along with frozen water pails and structural damage from a previous fire. He'll be sentenced...
Mar 06, 2026

Celebration and frustration with positive crime stats
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- State and local law enforcement officials are riding high on lower crime stats for 2025. Violent crimes and property crimes were down sharply from 2024, while fraud and cyber cases were up. But, frustration lurks in the midst of the celebration. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon ...
Mar 04, 2026
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Hermes shows biker looks in dusky colours for fall/winter collection in Paris
By Helen Reid PARIS, March 7 (Reuters) - Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee took inspiration from the ambience of twilight for a fall/winter collection featuring fluid leather coats, zip-front mini dresses, and biker shorts. Guests entering the Garde Repu...
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Don Lemon warns against authoritarianism, media consolidation at GLAAD awards
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, March 6 (Reuters) - American journalist Don Lemon warned about rising authoritarianism and called for stronger LGBTQ protections at the annual media awards ceremony organized by LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD. On the red ...
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Victoria Beckham shows sheer dresses and sharp suits at Paris Fashion Week
By Helen Reid PARIS, March 6 (Reuters) - Victoria Beckham presented sculptural gowns in sheer fabrics, tightly cut suits and voluminous coats in Paris on Friday for a fall/winter 2026 collection that played with shape and texture. Dresses in dark blu...
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