City Councilors want to see childcare on Pierre's priority list The Sioux Falls City Council had its first discussion on legislative priorities for 2024 this week.
City The city set out to build 'complete streets.' How's it doing? The city formally reviewed its Complete Streets resolution this year for the first time since 2016
City Meet the kids helping advise the mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken has selected a group of 16 Sioux Falls high schoolers to serve on his 2023-24 Mayor's Youth Council.
City This plan would make Sioux Falls more bikeable The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday got its first look at a plan that, if implemented, would make it possible to safely bicycle anywhere in town.
City Crime isn't going up, but it is getting more complicated The rate of crime is relatively flat (and in some cases, decreasing) in Sioux Falls, but Police Chief Jon Thum says that doesn't mean cops' jobs are getting easier.
City Here's the city's latest effort to address affordable housing needs The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to allocate $4 million to increase the number of affordable housing units.
City Why firefighters are helping fill gaps in 911 dispatch staffing It's a year of big changes for Metro Communications. Here's a look at one of the lesser-known changes coming.
City What City Council added to next year’s budget (and what didn’t make the cut) The Sioux Falls City Council approved a record high $800 million budget Tuesday night.
City How the city is looking to bring back open gym The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department has a plan for bringing back open gym on the weekends now that it's no longer available at community centers.
City Why disposal is likely the only option for Delbridge Museum taxidermy Even if a group wanted to get together and find a new home for the collection of taxidermy at the now-closed Delbridge Museum, the city is likely to say no, a visibly frustrated Mayor Paul TenHaken told reporters on Tuesday.
City How a mural was selected for the downtown parking ramp It took 10 months, an abandoned request for proposals and a chance meeting at a downtown restaurant, but the city is now moving forward on a mural to adorn the side of the undeveloped 10th Street parking ramp.
City Why big changes may be coming for public transit The city is looking to switch things up in who provides public transit, and some City Council members have their own ideas for changes they'd like to see, as well.
City Sioux Falls hasn't refunded a parking ticket in six years The City of Sioux Falls hasn't refunded a parking ticket since 2017. But, that doesn't mean every ticket written gets paid.
City What we learned about future park plans during budget talks The city parks and recreation department gave a closer look at its proposed nearly $43 million budget for next year to the City Council on Tuesday – and conversations revealed some of the larger plans and wish list items beyond the next year, as well.
City Why Sioux Falls' street department needs more money The Sioux Falls Highways and Streets Department is set to get up to $7 million in extra funds this year, if the City Council gives final approval to a pair of proposals advanced Tuesday.
City How city funds will take this nonprofit's homeless outreach to the next level The city has selected South Dakota Urban Indian Health (SDUIH) to receive $175,000 to help unhoused people. Here's a look at how it'll help expand the Wo'Okiye Project.
City What's being built in Sioux Falls this year? The City of Sioux Falls is seeing fewer builders putting up single-family homes and more opting for apartments or commercial properties, according to building permit data for the first half of the year.
City How the city is looking to get more involved with the arts Mayor Paul TenHaken's administration is looking to get the city more involved in the arts through a new arts commission focused on public art, securing grants for artists and promoting economic impact through the arts.
City Property taxes, simplified It’s budget season for the City of Sioux Falls. Here's a look at how your property taxes play a role in the city budget and what a potential increase might mean for you.
City Here's how the mayor wants to spend city money next year Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday released a $790 million 2024 budget for the City of Sioux Falls.
City What's the vision for downtown a decade from now? The City of Sioux Falls' Downtown 2035 plan would bring expanded boundaries, year-round activity, better walkability and clear "brand identity" to the city's core.
City Councilor criticizes city's 'failure' to sell unfinished parking ramp "We're sitting on a huge piece of property," Councilor Curt Soehl said. "Nothing's going forward."
City Sioux Falls' long-term spending plan has more than doubled in a decade Mayor Paul TenHaken late last week released a plan to spend more than $1.1 billion on city capital improvement projects over the next five years.
Sustainability What residents had to say about Sioux Falls' sustainability plan The city's sustainability plan has changed significantly from its initial release over a year ago.
City See the features of the new public safety training center Sioux Falls is spending $55 million on a new state-of-the-art public safety training center set to open later this year. Here's a look at what the new campus will bring to town.
