City Why we might start seeing more 'parklets' downtown City Councilors are considering an ordinance that would lay out rules for "parklets" downtown.
City How Sioux Falls police are leveraging community partnerships to recruit officers The Sioux Falls Police Department has a new program to help remove barriers for people who want to become police officers.
City These are the big street construction projects this year As the city grows, road expansion projects are needed to meet the needs of drivers looking to get around town. Here's a look at what's happening.
City How the city is looking to fit more people, businesses in core neighborhoods One goal is to encourage developers to build properties that promote density and walkability.
City How Sioux Falls' sustainability plan changed in the last year – and why some are concerned The city's drafted sustainability goals have shifted from net-zero emissions by 2050 to zero mention of "climate change" or "greenhouse gases."
City You can now buy bus tickets on your phone Sioux Area Metro now has a mobile ticketing option through an app called Token Transit. Here's what you need to know.
Courts Crime isn't really increasing, but collaboration in justice system is The latest crime statistics from the Sioux Falls Police Department show little change. What is changing, though, is how the city, state and legal systems are working together.
City This program would take a proactive approach to addressing homelessness The city is looking to hire a street outreach team to actively engage with unhoused people in the community and help connect them with services.
City This blizzard, simplified Here's a quick rundown of resources and what you need to know today and tomorrow.
City What's in Sioux Falls' plan for the future of public transit? The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved the latest Transit Development Plan, which outlines goals for the future of city busing – including a desire to see more people riding.
City This tracker will tell you exactly where snow plows are in Sioux Falls The City of Sioux Falls is looking to add the technology to give residents a real-time tracker of where snowplows are during future snow events.
City What Sioux Falls learned in studying how city employees are paid Employees in the City of Sioux Falls have highly competitive wages, according to a study comparing the city's compensation to others in the market.
City Want a downtown sports stadium? Here's your chance, Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls has a chance to redevelop 10 acres of land east of downtown.
City What's going on with the Sixth Street bridge? Plans to renovate the Sixth Street bridge that connects Phillips Avenue and Weber Avenue downtown are causing a stir on the City Council for two big reasons. Learn more.
City How officials hope the transit development plan will increase bus ridership The Sioux Falls Transportation Planning department is moving forward with a hybrid model for the bus system to increase ridership with a $1.7 million budget for next year. Here's what changes they're planning to make.
City Why we don't know if anyone has applied to buy downtown ramp The city won't say if or how many developers have expressed interest in buying or leasing the unfinished downtown parking ramp on 10th Street. Here's why.
City What to watch in city government in 2023 Sioux Falls is a fast-growing city, and with that growth comes additional infrastructure needs, more folks looking for city services and generally more stuff for city government employees to do.
City Why the city is simplifying its wishlist for lawmakers The City of Sioux Falls wants to be crystal clear about what it wants lawmakers to focus on in the upcoming legislative session.
City How business concerns delayed a vote on a downtown tax hike The City Council decided wait an extra couple weeks before voting on a proposal to increase what downtown businesses pay into a "Business Improvement District" assessment.
City This proposed city board will focus on biking, walking and 'human-powered' transit The City of Sioux Falls is looking to create a one-stop spot for the public to give input on all things walking, biking and other forms of "human-powered" transit.
City Why the city is spending $600,000 on a new website The City of Sioux Falls is in the early stages of a roughly 18-month process to update the entire city website. All told, it'll be a $600,000 affair.
City Here's an early look at future Sioux Falls pools Sioux Falls will have three brand new pools and a couple more upgraded ones in the coming years.
City Council votes to limit video lottery in Sioux Falls There's now a cap of 186 video lottery licenses in the city.
City Why the city is looking to get more land by the events center campus The City of Sioux Falls is looking to acquire two parcels of land from the county. Here's a look at the why behind the proposed acquisition.
City Why two councilors are looking to tighten the reins on casinos Two Sioux Falls city councilors are looking at ways the city can have more say in how many video lottery licenses are approved.
