Reckless roads: South Dakota takes slow lane to safety

In South Dakota, a driver can zip along at 80 mph on the interstate without wearing a seatbelt while writing a text message and there’s no legal reason that a law enforcement officer can pull that motorist over.

Video and transcript: South Dakota News Watch public launch and press conference

Co-founders Randell Beck and Jack Marsh hosted the public launch of South Dakota News Watch at a press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. South Dakota News Watch is the nation’s latest non-profit news organization, committed to investigative and public service journalism for the

Dangerous Rails: Anatomy of an accident

Reports: Broken rail line was main cause of 2015 accident

Dangerous rails: Aging lines, old tankers pose ongoing threat

2015 derailment, ethanol spill highlight railroad safety concerns.

Custer Fire: How much did the fight cost?

For top fire boss, $2.5 million cost to fight fire worth every penny.

Custer Fire: Images of destruction, hope

How the Custer State Park fire altered an artist’s favorite canvas.

Custer Fire: Park recovery and rebirth

Despite damage, Custer officials say park and wildlife will thrive after fire.
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