Illegal Drugs | Opioid Epidemic | Addiction | Substance Abuse

The state Department of Social Services is facing pressure to release millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said more charges are on the way in connection to drug overdose death investigations in state prisons.

The Midwest Street Medicine team is working to fill some of the gaps in medical and addiction services by meeting the most vulnerable people where they are.

While details are unclear on this case, Timothy Tyree's death marks seven overdose deaths in the state prison system in the last year.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol said another saturation patrol in Sioux Falls rolled out as part of the Operation: Prairie Thunder public safety campaign led to dozens of arrests.

Authorities say nine people are facing charges in a cocaine distribution ring operating in Davison County.

As South Dakota lawmakers grapple with how to effectively rehabilitate inmates in prison who are suffering with substance abuse, some are pointing to opioid settlement dollars as a possible aid.

South Dakota is expecting a significant payout from recent opioid manufacturing settlements. Now, the question turns into how to best manage that money.

Rapid City officials are questioning how to use a multi-million-dollar settlement related to generic opioids. One alderman says now is the time to build a plan.

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