Domestic violence ranks very high in Pennington County state's attorney's office's annual crime report.

Five day minimum sentences proposed for petty theft in Pennington County

When State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel came into office eight months ago, she wanted to make sure that the county’s diversion program was consistent with what her community expectations were. After talking to people in the community about these opportunities, she decided to take violent crimes out of diversion.

Bills making past sex related confictions admissible evidence in sex crime cases pass SD Senate.

Personalities shine in stock show competition

Through the week of the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo there are many showmanship events. On Monday evening the showmanship featured a slight different group of participants and animals. 

Lara Roetzel launches campaign for Pennington County State's Attorney

Lara Roetzel among 13 honored as Ellsworth Honorary Commanders

Policing, marijuana and a podcast: A Q&A with Pennington County State's Attorney Lara Roetzel

South Dakota could soon see a statewide domestic violence fatality review commission.

Pennington County State's Attorney focusing on victim needs in 2024

State's Attorney advocates for juvenile diversion program funding increase

Pennington County Commission appoints Lara Roetzel to State’s Attorney

Lara Roetzel unanimously appointed Pennington County State's Attorney