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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The arrival of wintry temperatures serve as a reminder that unhoused populations need potentially life-saving support. -
With an aid package brewing in Washington, a Midwest economist foresees a complicated beginning to the new year in farm country. -
In his first public appearances since his budget address, Gov. Larry Rhoden said his investments are pushing South Dakota in the right direction. -
Rapid City and Pennington County leadership offered their take on local affairs heading into 2026. -
Enhanced regulations on short-term rentals – think Airbnb or VRBO – have been adopted by Rapid City. -
Schools facing sanctions by state government have received their fates from the legislative appropriations committee. -
Gov. Larry Rhoden laid out a tight spending plan for South Dakota’s upcoming fiscal year in his annual budget address. -
A bronze, life-sized statue of President Donald Trump has a new home on a Rapid City street corner. It’s the first time a statue has been installed for a president while in office. -
A massive arctic front cutting across the state this week is likely to bring high winds and wintry temperatures. Experts say the western and central prairie could be hit the hardest. -
While much of the paperwork is signed and sealed, opponents to the mine say they’re not giving up so easily.
