Justice In Action

Episode 24: Rapid City Police Department Detective Lee Kolbeck

In our Voices of the Justice System series we are taking listeners behind the scenes of our local justice system through conversations with the people who make it work ev

Episode 23 - “Back to School: When School Rules Become Legal Issues”

Back-to-school season usually means new teachers, new schedules, sports, activities, and, for parents, probably a whole lot of paperwork. But it also brings questions abo

Episode 22 - Law School Didn’t Teach Me This

In this episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with prosecutors at three very different stages of their careers to talk honestly about what law school prepares attorne

Episode 21 - Jumping Eagle Podcast

In this episode of Justice in Action, we take an in-depth look at State v. James Jumping Eagle, a case that left a lasting impact on the Rapid City community and, most im

Episode 20 - Annual Report

February marks annual report season for the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. In

Episode 17 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 1

In Part One, we meet Jessica Rehfeld through the eyes of those who loved her most, especially her father, Michael. We learn who Jessica was, what mattered to her, and the

Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2

Part Two focuses on the homicide investigation. Detectives walk us through the frantic search, the crucial break that changed everything, and the discovery of Jessica’s b

Episode 19 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 3

In the final episode, we examine the prosecution,  a process that stretched nearly a decade and tested everyone involved. From death penalty decisions and plea negotiatio

Episode 16 - Stopping the Steal: Inside Rapid City’s Retail Theft Initiative

Retail theft was climbing fast in Rapid City — until law enforcement, prosecutors, and local businesses teamed up. Katy and Lara talk with RCPD’s Mark Eisenbraun and reta

Episode 15 - Impaired Driving in South Dakota: A Family’s Story, A Trooper’s Warning

In this powerful episode, Katy and Lara sit down with Trooper Louis Plunkett of the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Starla Pressley who lost her brother to an impaired dr

Episode 14 - Justice in Action: Tackling Truancy Together

Why does school attendance matter so much - not just for grades, but for a child’s future? In our latest episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with leaders from the R

Episode 12 - Crime, Trauma, and Community Healing

Violent crime has been making headlines in our community—and with that, public concern about crime continues to grow. While it may feel like crime is increasing, the trut

Episode 10 - The Investigation: Building the Case Against Rolfe

In this month’s gripping two-part series, Justice in Action takes you back 15 years to one of the first major internet crimes against children in our community. In Episod

Episode 11 - Survivor’s Story: Finding Strength After Justice

In this powerful episode of Justice in Action, we hear directly from Ashtyn, the survivor at the center of State v. Rolfe. More than a decade after testifying against her

Episode 9 - Behind the Screens: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age

The internet can be a powerful tool, but it also comes with hidden dangers—especially for children. In this episode, we sit down with Forensic Examiner Hollie Strand from

Episode 7 - Breaking the Cycle: How Drug Court Transforms Lives

In this episode, we sit down with members of the Pennington County Drug Court team to explore how this innovative program works, how it saves taxpayers money, transforms

Episode 8 - Breaking the Cycle Part 2

In Part 2 of Breaking the Cycle, Public Information Officer Katy Urban speaks with three graduates who shared their personal journeys from addiction to recovery. Their st

Episode 6 - From Cartels to Communities: The Fight Against Drugs

In this episode, we sit down with UNET (Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team) leader Sergeant Thad Mason to discuss the latest drug trends impacting South Dakota. Have a t

Episode 5 - A rape, a tough trial and why victim advocates are essential to the work we do

Today’s episode is a little different from our usual format. In this episode, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel takes us through a challenging and emotional case involving th

Episode 4 - School Safety

In this episode of Justice In Action, we’re joined by school resource officer leaders from both the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff's