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Yahoo
30-05-2025
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SFPD: 7 confirmed overdose deaths so far in 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Sioux Falls continue to see the impact of drug and alcohol addictions in the community. Container homes face challenges in Sioux Falls market Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum said there's been seven overdose deaths in Sioux Falls, which is below 10 at the same point in 2024. He said one additional possible overdose death is still awaiting toxicology reports. 'They're all bad drugs,' Thum said. 'There's no safe way to do drugs.' Thum said the recent drug overdoses in the state prison has brought additional discussion about deadly drugs in the community. 'This is an issue and problem we continue to work on collectively,' Thum said. He said parents can't have enough conversations with kids about the dangers of drugs and addiction. There are overdoses that police aren't aware about because NARCAN might be used or someone might be helped before it results in a death. 'NARCAN is buying another chance but that only works with fentanyl,' Thum said. KELOLAND News will have more coverage from Thum's news conference on addiction impacts in Sioux Falls. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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‘Shred It', to raise money for Crime Stoppers
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — You have a chance to protect yourself from identity theft and help a good cause at the same time this weekend. 'Shred It', the annual fundraiser for Crime Stoppers since 2010, will be operating this Saturday at 4 school parking lots in Sioux Falls. Organizers say it is a great time to safely get rid of those documents you've been hanging on to. The Shred Event provides a safe and secure way to dispose of sensitive documents. The event offers drop-off locations spread all over Sioux Falls. People can bring documents such as tax files, medical records, or other confidential papers to be shredded. The president of Crime Stoppers says it's easy, people can load up their paper in the back seat or trunk and volunteers at the drop off sites will take care of the rest. Absentee voting starts Monday for SFSD school board 'So when people show up we will have some folks there directing traffic, you will definitely see us in the parking lots, we've got a bunch of big trucks handling all the shredding and documents, we will guide you up, people can pull up to where we will be able to unload their documents,' said Jesse Callahan. People dropping off document's to be shredded don't even have to get out of their falls Police Chief Jon Thum says it's a great way to help solve crimes. 'I can tell you first hand, in speaking to our detectives that sometimes it is the Crime Stoppers tip that pushes us one way or another it could be the huge difference in an investigation,' said Chief Thum. This event is a win-win, it assists in solving crimes and helps prevent identity to mention de-cluttering your home or office. 'Anything that you want to get rid of you can,' said Callahan. 'We have people bring in one small grocery bag of things, we have businesses being in a file cabinet's worth of old business documents. The suggested donation is 5 dollars per box or bag.' The 'Shred It' event will be held in the parking lots at four locations Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Washington High School, Lincoln High School , Roosevelt High School and Sioux Falls 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Thum promotes ‘Shred Event' for CrimeStoppers
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Empire CrimeStoppers Shred Event will be held for its 16th year. Chief Jon Thum spoke at Thursday's police briefing promoting the event to residents that want to shred or dispose of personal documents that they don't want to traditionally throw away. What's in South Dakota's settlement with the NCAA Thum said there is a suggested donation at the event that funds the continuation of CrimeStoppers, a police tip line that assists officers in investigations. The shred event will be in the parking lots at four locations from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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Thum: Over 250 kids in Sioux Falls looking for mentors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Hundreds of kids throughout Sioux Falls are looking for a mentor. It's a topic that city officials have brought to our attention repeatedly, including at Wednesday morning's press conference at City Hall. According to Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum, over 250 kids in Sioux Falls are looking for a mentor. Britton backing Goedert on Sunday 'We are a city of 220,000. 250 kids in our community are without a mentor. You do the math. That's not a very big percentage of people who have to raise their hand, show up and say, 'You know what, I'll be there,'' Thum said. You might not see results right away. 'Think of us as the Home Depot. We give students the tools and guidance they need to build their houses. Their homes may not take shape immediately, but when the time comes, they'll reach into their tool belts. Whether it's through a conversation, a lesson, or even a simple game of UNO, they'll use that to build their future. That's mentorship,' Laura B. Anderson Elementary School dean of students Chris Bierle said. But the impact you can make by just giving about 45 minutes of your time per week is well worth the effort. 'I think having a mentor opens them up to new worldviews. It opens them up to new relationships. The neatest thing is that they're often times to people whose paths would likely never cross, so both mentor and mentee get a great experience in learning about other people,' LSS senior director of community services Michelle Madsen said. And as a mentor, all you have to do is be present. 'They're not looking for a therapy session. They're not looking for someone to solve all their issues, all their problems. They're looking for somebody just to show up, be their friend, provide guidance, be a stable adult influence in their life, and many of us have the capabilities to do that,' Thum said. You can sign up to be a mentor in Sioux Falls for programs such as Sioux 52, Lutheran Social Services and TeamMates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
