Justice
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Articles and investigations on South Dakota's criminal justice system, from its two growing metro cities to the unique challenges in rural and reservation areas.
Hearing held in Mitchell baseball defamation lawsuit
A judge did not rule on three motions Tuesday related to a former Mitchell baseball player's civil lawsuit against the American Legion and two local news organizations.
Watertown resource network leads to opioid recovery
How one woman's story illustrates the importance of support systems in the state's opioid crisis: "It's like the little breath that you get in all of the chaos."
250+ years of American civics and news
Series of community gatherings and other events across South Dakota seeks to increase engagement and help voters find fact-based information ahead of elections.
Supreme Court rules officer names can be kept secret
Two Sioux Falls police officers want privacy in public documents over concerns they or their families could be harassed.
South Dakota crime reporting guide
A resource for journalists, students and members of the public who are interested in the judicial system at all levels: state, federal and tribal.
Lawyer: Igloo lease dispute not over despite Supreme Court ruling
The high court ruling is the latest salvo in a highly litigious atmosphere that has enveloped the survivalist bunker complex south of Edgemont.
$7.8M from opioid settlement granted to organizations
Ten projects across the state will use funding to address substance use disorder through prevention, treatment and education services.