C.J. Keene
ReporterC.J. Keene is a Rapid City-based journalist covering politics, the court system, education, and culture. Originally from Omaha, C.J. studied journalism, media, and film studies at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.
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NewsA structure fire claimed the lives of several animals at Rapid City’s Reptile Gardens. The zoo remains closed for now but leadership says the outpouring of support is palpable. -
While details are unclear on this case, Timothy Tyree's death marks seven overdose deaths in the state prison system in the last year. -
With two major developments on the horizon, additional infrastructure and housing must come with Rapid City's growth. -
President Donald Trump has pardoned the operator of the Skyline Management Group. Joseph Schwartz was convicted of fraud across state lines and into South Dakota. -
TIF districts are a controversial use of tax dollars, especially when the public is opposed to what those dollars are funding. In Rapid City, strong opposition led to one major TIF being put to a special election. -
Governor Larry Rhoden formally announced his campaign for the governor's race. The incumbent faces a stiff primary, Democratic opposition, and critical issues to tangle with this upcoming legislative session. -
Gov. Larry Rhoden said South Dakota is participating in a federal program funding private education for students. While similar to waiver programs previously rejected by state lawmakers, these offer a distinction. -
Two schools are recommended financial penalties, while three waiver requests past cash limits were approved at a school finance oversight meeting. -
NewsA widespread power outage is impacting much of Rapid City. -
Property taxes are one of the state’s biggest headlines heading into the next legislative session. With 19 recommendations from committee ranging from minor to radical, other lawmakers are beginning to weigh in.
