Justice
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Schulte, Theeler officially nominated as federal judges
It comes after months of negotiation between White House representatives and the offices of Republican Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds
Sioux Falls lawyer favored as federal judge nominee
The long process of filling 2 seats has been complicated by the lack of a Democratic Party standard-bearer in South Dakota
'Kids look to adults:' Responding to child trauma 50 years after Gitchie Manitou murders
When four teenagers were murdered at Gitchie Manitou in 1973, Sioux Falls high school students weren't given much support to deal with the trauma.
South Dakota tops nation in drunken driving-related fatalities over Thanksgiving weekend
More than half of fatal crashes over the holiday have been alcohol-related.
News Watch to host training for journalists on covering criminal cases
"Lost In Court: A Journalist’s Guide to Covering Criminal Cases" will help South Dakota journalists and students gain credibility and confidence in navigating what can be a daunting assignment
Tribe bans Dupree educators from reservation over child abuse allegations
DUPREE, S.D. — A child abuse allegation against a teacher at Dupree Elementary School prompted the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to take the unusual step of banning the teacher, a principal and the superintendent from reservation lands where the public school is located.
As a result, the three employees have
Jail reform effort gives inmates skills and county budgets a break
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A new education program for jail inmates in Pennington County aims to break the cycle of repeated incarceration among people who are addicted, have mental health challenges or lack the skills to function in society.
Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller recently announced the coming launch of