A federal court judge has denied Briley Wayne Piper's petition to to appeal his death sentence. The man remains on death row.

Ruling for Lincoln County group, state says, could let unhappy neighbors prevent ‘essential government functions’ ...

The agenda is out for the first meeting next week of the group that will recommend what direction South Dakota should head on ...

While in the city, Rhoden visited Northern State University, BAE Systems and the ATEC Academy at Central High School. Here's ...

Should the state of South Dakota have to adhere to local zoning regulations if it’s seeking to build a prison? Neighbors in ...

A woman convicted in a 2016 drunken-driving crash that killed another woman south of Bismarck is back in custody as ...

Brian Wright, 54, passed away at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield, S.D. on March 24. He was serving a 48-year ...

Here's a look at some of the major bills that made it to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk — and those that didn't — this year.

State prison offender Brian Wright passed away on March 24 at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. At the time of his ...

Brian Wright, 54, died at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on Monday while serving a 48-year sentence for sexual contact with a child under 16.

Meanwhile, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden had his own ... an appropriation meant to fill a funding gap for the state Department of Corrections project. After the bill died on a 34-35 vote, there ...

Terry Sabers had good reason to smile Thursday morning. It was the first day of spring, and clear skies and mild temperatures were giving notice that summer is approaching. It was also his birthday, ...