While the state Legislature and the Governor’s office have agreed to build a prison, conversations about rehabilitation inside the prison walls are now coming into focus.

Sioux Falls city leaders are crediting teamwork and cross-department communication for decreases in certain crime rates this year.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol reports the department is understaffed by about 25. Officials say that impacts drunk driving and citations across the state.

A report from the Prison Policy Initiative found South Dakota has more women in prison per capita than any other state in the country — and more than any other country in the world.

UPDATE: Judge Karen Schreier is reinstating a University of South Dakota professor placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said five smoke shop owners across the state are indicted for possessing and distributing illegal substances.

A USD professor who was placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk is suing several university and state officials.

Following South Dakota’s passage of a bill banning eminent domain use for carbon pipelines, many considered Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline impossible in the state.As the project’s outlook continues to be unclear, North Dakota’s Attorney General said he’s looking at many options, including suing South Dakota.

At the latest State-Tribal Relations Committee meeting, South Dakota lawmakers discussed potential legislation to address law enforcement training and additional protections for tribal officers.

Five people are indicted in connection to transporting contraband into the South Dakota State Penitentiary.