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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Several plots of land could be annexed by the Black Hills city of Piedmont. It’s the latest effort activists and city leadership say could slow a seemingly imminent mine near the city. -
The state Housing Authority is conducting the Point-In-Time, or PIT, Survey just after the new year. The goal is to get the most accurate tally of South Dakota’s unhoused population. -
In an age of increased vaccine skepticism, doctors from the state Medical Association are expressing concern for future health outcomes. -
Local tax bases must be regularly assessed, especially in growing cities like Rapid City, but recent data found some underwhelming tradeoffs for large-scale retail developments. -
One of the state’s most prominent youth treatment and foster care programs plans to acquire more resources for their clients. -
The Attorney General has issued a cease and desist letter for Mayday Health, an organization utilizing an ad campaign to link South Dakotans to abortion resources. -
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.
