On today's show...
According to the 2024 crime report, violent crimes are at a five-year low in Rapid City, but traffic citations are up more than 100%.
Police Chief Don Hedrick unpacks the report. He also discusses growing a more ethical department and what new recruits want from the profession (1:00 to 13:19).
Plus, we hear from a West River and an East River poet for National Poetry Month.
Linda Hasselstrom reads from her upcoming collection. She shares works related to cows who hold grudges and judges who change lives (13:19 to 30:30).
Sion Lidster, co-owner of the Full Circle Book Co-op in Sioux Falls, previews a new book recounting the bookstore's first five years.
He also shares some selections from "Smile at Night," his new poetry collection (30:30 to 48:58).
