Eric Mayer

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Web Producer at KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD)

Digital Reporter at KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD)

Digital Content Manager @keloland / Former sports reporter @dailyrepublic / SD alum / Fanatic of Twins ⚾️, Arsenal ⚽️

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UPDATE: 9 gangs part of state prison fights, charges announced

3 days ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer |Anna Peters |Maddie Paul

UPDATED 11:40 a.m. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Twenty-six people face charges for crimes at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Two of those people are accused of providing the illegal drugs that led to inmate deaths, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. In a news conference Tuesday, Jackley announced 24 inmates have been indicted on charges in connection to May 27 fights at the State Penitentiary that left 14 inmates injured.
GFP confirms bear sightings in NE South Dakota

1 week ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer |Rae Yost

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Black bears have been spotted in South Dakota this week. According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, there’s been two confirmed black bear sightings. David Dalke sent KELOLAND News a video of a black bear at Pelican Lake on, which is located just southwest of Watertown. The bear was spotted on Wednesday evening. His dog barking at the bear is seen the video above.
Report: Noem hospitalized in Washington D.C. for ‘allergic reaction’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Kristi Noem has been taken to a hospital in Washington D.C., according to CNN. Johnson responds to Doeden calling him ‘evil’ In a report published just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, CNN reported Noem, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, was taken to the hospital by an ambulance according to “two sources familiar with the matter.”CNN reported Noem was conscious and spoke with her security detail.
Report: Noem hospitalized in Washington D.C. for 'allergic reaction'

1 week ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Kristi Noem has been taken to a hospital in Washington D.C., according to CNN. In a report published just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, CNN reported Noem, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, was taken to the hospital by an ambulance according to “two sources familiar with the matter.” CNN reported Noem was conscious and spoke with her security detail.
Inside KELOLAND: Prison, Brain awareness and KELOLAND+

1 week ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – From new developments in the saga of Project Prison Reset, to a new show we’re bringing to KELOLAND+, to a mystery at McKennan Park, there is a lot happening in South Dakota. On this week’s Inside KELOLAND, we’re going to run the gamut on some of the big happenings. You can watch the full show in the player above. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — we’ll hear from the state executive director of the Alzheimer’s association about current developments.
Secretary of State seeking input on voter registration form

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – South Dakota will soon have a new voter registration form. Secretary of State Monae Johnson is asking for public feedback on a draft version of the updated voter registration form. You can view the drafted voter registration form attached below. Public comments will be accepted until June 27 at [email protected]. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Secretary of State seeking input on voter registration form

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer

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Venhuizen asks Rhoden to delay prison special session date

2 weeks ago | siouxlandproud.com | Dan Santella |Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A decision on what will replace the South Dakota State Penitentiary will not happen in July during a special session as Gov. Larry Rhoden requested earlier this year. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen and the chair of Project Prison Reset task force sent a letter to Rhoden asking him to consider delaying the target date of July 22 for a legislative special session on the task force’s recommendations.
Venhuizen asks Rhoden to delay prison special session date

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Eric Mayer |Dan Santella

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A decision on what will replace the South Dakota State Penitentiary may not happen in July during a special session as Gov. Larry Rhoden requested earlier this year. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen and the chair of Project Prison Reset task force sent a letter to Rhoden asking him to consider delaying the target date of July 22 for a legislative special session on the task force’s recommendations.
Venhuizen asks Rhoden to delay prison special session date

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eric Mayer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A decision on what will replace the South Dakota State Penitentiary will not happen in July during a special session as Gov. Larry Rhoden requested earlier this year. ‘Jane Doe’ shares her name, story of sexual trauma Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen and the chair of Project Prison Reset task force sent a letter to Rhoden asking him to consider delaying the target date of July 22 for a legislative special session on the task force’s recommendations.