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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In an era when more rural hospitals close than open, USD is hoping to create more opportunity, and doctors, for smaller communities. -
SNAP, a nationwide food benefits program serving nearly 75,000 South Dakotans, runs out of money November 1. For one South Dakota grocer and benefactor, this represents a catastrophic failure on the part of Washington politicians. -
The Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association held their 85th annual conference Wednesday, and looking back on the last fiscal year showed that some wheels have been stuck in the mud. -
Residents are largely opposed to the planned limestone mine in Meade County, but the county board may have its hands tied. -
Mines computer science professor Nirmalya Thakur’s accolades include over 120 citations of a recent research paper and the creation of an unbeatable tic-tac-toe game. Now, he wants to use the power of artificial intelligence to directly improve lives. -
The State Department of Education found modest successes and areas in need of improvement on the 2024-25 state report cards. -
The day-long property tax committee hearing reflects the challenges of navigating the subject. As South Dakotans want relief, the state is already a low-tax haven. -
South Dakota is expecting a significant payout from recent opioid manufacturing settlements. Now, the question turns into how to best manage that money. -
Data published by the state Unified Judicial System found 73% of all participants in the treatment court network do not commit another felony offense within five years of involvement. -
A man convicted of murder is granted a new trial by the state Supreme Court. The case of Dion Bordeaux now must advance without character evidence used in the original 2023 trial.
