C.J. Keene
ReporterC.J. Keene is a Rapid City-based journalist covering the legal 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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An alleged threat for a Republican gubernatorial candidate was all smoke and no fire according to local authorities. Police are now saying false social media posts like the one that started the incident make it harder to do their jobs. -
The South Dakota Supreme Court rules against a man who appealed the decision to allow him to represent himself in court. Ultimately, this upholds his sentence for failure to comply with his court-mandated reporting. -
NewsTeetering around 85,000, that’s a three percent increase from 2024, and an increase of about 13 percent from 2020. -
Attorney General Marty Jackley says he supports the Trump administrations decision to federalize National Guard troops to California in response to protests. At the same time, some fear this activation sets a troubling precedent. -
As thousands climb to the peak of Crazy Horse for the first Volksmarch of 2025, changes are looming at the world’s largest mountain carving. -
Measles is here in South Dakota. Amid a nationwide outbreak, health professionals want to spread the word — measles shots are safe and effective. -
According to the Rapid City municipal government, new members are expected on the council and school board with one election decided by fewer than 5 votes. They report a turnout of 10.22 percent of voters. -
Black Hills Energy has announced a new effort to mitigate risk relating to utilities and wildfires. However, some customers are concerned that could mean blackouts. -
Pell Grants send thousands of lower-income students to college each year across America. However, proposed changes could lower that number drastically, often in the communities that need it most. -
The trade war has made its way to the Midwest according to economists, and the most recent regional report reflects this trend.
