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 East River stabbing death orbiting two teenagers has ended with a plea agreement. The Charles Mix County case will see a 17-year-old defendant plead guilty to manslaughter.
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President Joe Biden issued an apology for the United States’ role in the boarding school system, an institution which actively disenfranchised and harmed generations of indigenous peoples. Though some activists are left asking – what next?
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Initiated Measure 28 is in front of South Dakotan’s this election season. Proponents say IM 28 removes a tax on grocery items they describe as “regressive”, opponents say that wording, and the financial consequences, are far too broad.
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As America becomes more diverse by the year, accommodations are needed for those who don’t speak English as a first language. In Sioux Falls, one group wants to make sure everyone, regardless of background, is fully prepared for the voting booth.
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Prairie Berry Winery and Miner Brewing Company of Hill City will both close their doors by the end of 2024.
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South Dakota’s minimum wage is going up on New Years’ Day.
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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.
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For months, the community of Sturgis has been wrapped in governmental turmoil. Now two more city officials have tendered their resignations, including the mayor and a councilmember.
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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.
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Deep in the Black Hills, the oldest tree in the forest stands unprotected. During a nearby forestry 101-style event, everything from prescribed burns to tree thinning was covered. It was a chance for members of the environmentalist group to learn about the general health, and the philosophy of a forest.