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Concerns raised over 'prenatal care deserts' in South Dakota | Aug 01

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The South Dakota Department of Health says "prenatal care deserts" are contributing to a rise in the state's infant mortality rate. Health Department Secretary Melissa Magstadt updated legislators at the latest Government Operations and Audit Committee meeting.

PUC commissioners continue to hear evidence in the application from Navigator CO2 to construct the Heartland Greenway CO2 project. The latest debate focuses on easement agreements and private land yields.

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two firearms from making it onboard a plane at Rapid City Regional airport Monday. The TSA says an officer spotted the two handguns on the X-ray image.

New Rapid City mayor Jason Salamun is starting to get his feet under him in the first 100 days. Now, he returns to one of his top promises from the campaign trail — public safety.

Governor Kristi Noem declares August 7, 2023, Purple Heart Recognition Day. The Purple Heart is given to service members who were wounded or killed in combat.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "Morning Edition."