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Kellie Wasko pens letter explaining reasoning behind location of new prison in Lincoln County
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe Department of Corrections has responded to a request for information made by the Lincoln County...
Secretary Kellie Wasko optimistic about the future of corrections in South Dakota
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSecretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko said while staffing continues to be an issue at the state...
Kellie Wasko to speak with Lincoln County residents about new men's prison
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSecretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko will be in Lincoln County Thursday evening to discuss the...
Technical parole violations in South Dakota are 'very high,' DOC Secretary Kellie Wasko
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPIERRE — More than 40% of people on parole returned to jail in 2022, because of technical parole...
Opposition won’t cause state to change prison location, official says
South Dakota Searchlight via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoDepartment of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko said the state will not change the location of a...
Department Of Corrections Secretary pulls out of Lincoln County meeting on new men's prison
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 7 months agoDepartment of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko will no longer appear in person at a meeting...
South Dakota prisons face overcrowding; capacity at women's prison hits new record
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 4 months agoPIERRE — Overcrowding at the state’s prisons continues to be a problem, Department of Corrections...
DOC Secretary says large search for contraband at State Penitentiary ongoing
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe South Dakota State Penitentiary is undergoing a significant search for contraband, Department of...
Wage increase for South Dakota corrections officers aimed at stemming 25% staffing shortage
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMore than a quarter of the correctional officer positions with the South Dakota Department of...
DCI is not investigating DOC secretary after state prison staff calls for her removal
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe South Dakota State Penitentiary staff’s letter to Gov. Kristi Noem urging for Department of...