South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch finds out why experts say transparency can increase public trust in law ...

South Dakota Mines Police partner with DOT for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, increasing DUI enforcement from ...

During the Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade in downtown Canton, police were able to capture the Most Wanted Santa Imposter.

South Dakota law does not define tribal police as law enforcement officers, creating difficulties for prosecuting assaults against them. Tribal police often work alongside state and local law ...

While it can be difficult for lawyers to obtain copies of videos from police dashboard, body or facility cameras, it is nearly impossible for the public or media to see video evidence in South Dakota.