A recent report from the state Department of Social Services affirms what many child care providers have claimed: expenses are outpacing revenue, and salaries are not competitive. The cost of care analysis offers additional information for policy makers struggling to find solutions to South Dakota’s child care shortage.

The most recent data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count is out. It has insights on child-related statistics for the nation and South Dakota.

The National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation hosted its annual Visions in Violet Gala in Rapid City.

The University of South Dakota announced a $2 million grant to support the school’s addiction and substance abuse disorder services Thursday.

South Dakota voters have rejected an abortion rights constitutional amendment.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding benefit offerings to eligible families nationwide.

With the investment of three-and-a-half million dollars into the Rapid City Area Schools mental health services, some say it’s a meaningful step in the right direction. Others, though, say there’s still a massive gap in local mental health care.

The Health Resources and Services Administration awards the state Department of Health millions in funding to address maternal health challenges in South Dakota.

As research continues to demonstrate the need for youth mental health services, some schools work to fill the need. Now, the Rapid City Area School District has received a $3.4-million grant to address service gaps in its schools.

Those against a proposed abortion rights ballot question say it allows for abortion up to birth. Anti-abortion groups say that’s based on a case that was overturned when the US Supreme Court struck down Roe V. Wade.