South Dakota Department of Corrections

Faction politics has turned a prison plan into a battle requiring a special legislative session. As that approaches, the two sides are preparing for the next round.

With formalized plans announced for the embattled state men’s prison project, multiple factions of the state Republican Party have voiced their opinions on the matter.

The governor's office has released the plan for a new men's prison in Sioux Falls as well as a comparison to a Nebraska prison proposal.

Gov. Larry Rhoden has released drafted legislation that could determine the fate of a new men’s prison in South Dakota.

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko's resignation could give some lawmakers the confidence they need to approve a $650 million prison during a special session later this month.

Kellie Wasko submitted her resignation to Governor Larry Rhoden on Monday.

A longtime Department of Corrections staffer is being named the leader of the Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls.

A third-party consultant found land in Sioux Falls proposed for a new state prison is now considered to be the “best” of all proposed land.

South Dakota Department of Corrections inmates are helping out with cleanup efforts in Hudson after a powerful storm left widespread damage in the community.

In a collaboration across multiple levels of government, Gov. Larry Rhoden is announcing a new public safety initiative he said is going to “keep South Dakotans safe.”