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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
35-year-old arrested in early morning crime spree including stolen bus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man was arrested after a spree of crimes were reported throughout the city Friday. Kenneth Holland, 35, was arrested on many charges, including escape and fleeing police. The crimes occurred throughout Sioux Falls, according to Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens. Kalen DeBoer to talk youth sports at Sanford Sports Night Clemens said police responded to the 3900 block of South Terry Avenue early Friday morning, around 5:15 a.m., for a report of an attempt to steal a car. Upon arrival to the scene, police found keys to a car on the ground. Police found the owner of the keys and they told police the keys were inside the apartment and the apartment was left unlocked. Later on Friday, a car was found on fire near the 1600 block of South Cleveland Avenue. The same car that left the apartment complex earlier was on fire, Clemens said. At a nearby convenience store, another report came of a stolen vehicle, a Chevy Impala. That same vehicle was seen in multiple locations in central Sioux Falls. The driver of the stolen Impala was last seen with the car running at another convenience store on South Minnesota Avenue. Nearby, a Sioux Area Metro bus was running. The driver of the stolen car then got on the bus and stole the bus. The bus driver reported the theft immediately. Police and SAM were able to track the bus, where the suspect came to a stop near Career Avenue. Police believe the suspect was under the influence of drugs. The suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation and upon leaving, he attempted to flee officers. Holland faces a long list of charges that range from fleeing from police and grand theft. 'We have a whole host of charges,' Clemens said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Sioux Area Metro to offer free Friday rides for summer
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Starting Friday, Sioux Falls residents and visitors can ride Sioux Area Metro (SAM) fixed-route bus and paratransit services for free every Friday through August 30 as part of a new 'Summer Fridays' promotion. City leaders 'would like to have a prison in Mitchell' The promotion supports SAM's vision to 'transform the transit rider experience, and follows several recent updates including extended service hours, city-wide on-demand service, a redesigned route to serve the airport, and an upgraded live bus tracking app to help riders plan their trips more easily,' a news release said. There is no fare or pass needed for every Friday until August 30. For the bus, just hop on and ride. For paratransit, riders can book as usual and will not be charged. SAM On Demand is not part of the promotion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
