Justice In Action

Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.

Justice In Action is a government podcast hosted by Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office hosts Justice In Action, a government show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

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

  Aug 24, 202637 min

  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 about rules, safety and what happens when a student's behavior goes beyond breaking a school rule and potentially becomes a legal issue. Today on Justice in Action, we are talking about what parents and students should know about juvenile law at school. When is something handled by a teacher or principal? When does law enforcement become involved? What are some of the situations SROs and school administrators are seeing? And with school safety top of mind for so many families, what is happening behind the scenes to keep students safe?

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22 - Law School Didn’t Teach Me This

  Jun 1, 202636 minS0

  <p>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 attorneys for and what it absolutely does not. From handling traumatic cases and delivering difficult news to managing public scrutiny, emotional burnout, and overwhelming caseloads, this candid conversation explores the realities of prosecution that can only be learned through experience.</p><p>State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel, Assistant Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Olivia Siglin, and new Deputy State’s Attorney Karli Viher share personal stories, lessons learned, and the moments that s...

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21 - Jumping Eagle Podcast

  Apr 20, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>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 importantly, on the family and loved ones of 82-year-old Reta McGovern.</p><p>On February 21, 2021, Reta was murdered in her home, setting off an investigation that would ultimately lead to a life sentence plus 50 years. In this episode, we walk through the case from start to finish, examining the investigative work, the evidence, and the prosecution’s approach to seeking justice.</p><p>This is more than a...

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20 - Annual Report

  Mar 5, 202638 minS0

  <p>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 this collaborative episode, your hosts, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel and Public Information Officer Katy Urban are joined by Sheriff Brian Mueller and Police Chief Don Hedrick to break down the major public safety trends of 2025. From crime data and drug trends to mental health commitments and diversion success rates, this conversation unpacks what the numbers really mean and what residents should understand about safety in our community.</p>

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  Episode #19

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

  Jan 23, 202630 minS0

  <p><b>In the final episode</b>, we examine the prosecution,  a process that stretched nearly a decade and tested everyone involved. From death penalty decisions and plea negotiations to delayed trials, appeals, and final sentencing, this episode lays out the legal journey that followed. We also reflect on the role of victim advocacy, the impact on Jessica’s family, and what justice, imperfect and hard-won, ultimately looked like in this case.</p>

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