Justice
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State prison project draws strong views, harsh criticism
Perspectives from neighbors, policy analysts, law enforcement and governors show plenty of division surrounding South Dakota's plan to build a new prison in rural Lincoln County.
Immigration crackdown comes to South Dakota
Impact also includes misinformation, fears and rumors about ICE raids. “People are terrified."
Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota's direct democracy
Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.
Greg Sands overcame addiction and prison to find success. Now he's seeking a final chapter.
The founder of Sands Wall Systems went from nearly ruining his life to helping others, but the pain is still there. "He still feels shame about it," says his wife.
Move into SD bunker backfires on family seeking a new life
The problems at the residential bunker complex south of Edgemont, uncovered in a recent News Watch investigation, have landed particularly hard on one family.
Family seeks answers after man killed in raid
Zander Zephier was shot after law enforcement used pepper spray and entered the basement of his family's home on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.
Noem's Cabinet role could be 'untenable:' Former Homeland Security chief
“I suspect there will be many days when she wishes she were back in South Dakota," said Jeh Johnson, who served as Homeland Security secretary under Barack Obama.