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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City leaders and the state Attorney General are coming together to provide more resources and expand addiction treatment services in South Dakota’s largest cities. -
NewsFour South Dakota newspapers have a second chance at life thanks to a local buyer. This comes after the fold of News Media Corporation earlier this month. The change in ownership means these communities continue to have access to the latest. -
Well over $30 million is being endowed to Dakota Wesleyan and the Mitchell School District — all to create a path from pre-K to college for the community. -
Education savings accounts now face opposition from what many might consider an unexpected voice. -
War continues to rage in Palestine, and as more and more eyes fall on Gaza, questions continue to swirl. In Rapid City, local advocates held a candlelight vigil for Palestine to keep those questions front of mind. -
In the offseason, lawmakers are trying to figure out how to deliver promised property tax cuts while keeping government functioning. -
The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is moving to a new city. University leaders say it’s an opportunity to create more doctors and provide better health care in every corner of South Dakota. -
While many SNAP users are left high and dry after a widespread card skimming scheme in Sioux Falls, there was once an opportunity for recourse. -
State law mandates any TIF, or tax increment finance district, be published in the local newspaper of record at least 10 days before the planning commission votes on the matter. -
As summer winds down, school leaders from across the state are preparing their districts for the new academic year.
