Keith Grant
Multi-Media Journalist
Rapid City, SD
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Keith Grant joined KOTA Territory News and KEVN Black Hills Fox News as a multi-media journalist in April 2022.
South Dakota through and through, Keith was born and raised in the small Black Hills town of Whitewood.
After graduating from Sturgis Brown, he attended the University of South Dakota where he studied marketing and communications. Before his time as a reporter, he had a short stint as a marketing coordinator.
Keith has a passion for celebrating the arts and culture of the Black Hills area.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:21 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Three years ago, Selwyn Jones, George Floyd's uncle, was in Rapid City when he learned of Floyd's murder.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 1:03 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Parks and Recreation has eight proposed projects, totaling $2.1 million. However, the department is prioritizing irrigation and athletic facility renovations.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Bowen’s patients say they feel the full effects of allergies around June 1. So, start taking allergy medication now!
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:58 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
In November 2022, Scotty Old Horse pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter, on Wednesday he changed his plea to guilty.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Hera, a Hera Terrier, Pitbull/Mix, will be the perfect outdoor partner-always sticking by your side.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 9:06 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
There are four changes Early Learner South Dakota is opposing, that they say weaken the safety of children.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 1:20 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
The family of Arnoson says they felt some sort of justice when Thorson was sentenced to effectively 55 years.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 12:34 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
The new state-of-the-art fire truck replaces a 23-year-old fire engine that experienced mechanical issues constantly.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:25 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Bellamy loves toys, but really anything new will keep her curiosity peaked for hours.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 11:40 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Johnson: Biden’s refusal to meet with McCarthy is “failure of leadership.”
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:44 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Lorane Coffin is number 9 of 12 siblings that grew up on a ranch near Mobridge, South Dakota.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 4:03 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
"Victims don't really have representation." Law enforcement aims to make crime victim-centered, to make people feel more comfortable reporting crime.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 11:15 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Teachers at Vandenberg Elementary handed out bagels to show support for the nearly 40% of students with at least one parent in the military.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Rather than solving an issue with school administration, school resource officers step in. NDN Collective says since SROs are involved the consequences are more severe.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 1:07 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
People at the Day of Excellence use the time to re-energize before the busy summer season.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:00 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
"Urban sprawl" causes American cities to go bankrupt, because maintaining city services, like sewer and garbage is costly.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 12:19 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Ten public access AED towers will be installed throughout Spearfish, giving people who suffer from cardiac arrest a better chance at survival.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:05 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Working with the South Dakota Mines and military experts, the Black Hills Defense and Industry Symposium gives insight into what is happening in western South Dakota.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 1:17 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
For the entire Black Hills region roughly 12 people called the Black Hills home per day at the same time.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:26 PM MDT
|By Keith Grant
The lawyer representing Niklaus Houchin sat in front of the judge for minutes today, only requesting another status hearing.
Businesses, organizations, individuals pay $6,500 of student lunch debt in the Meade School District
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:59 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
This year nearly $6,500 has been donated to pay off school lunch debt at the Meade School District. However, the district says they still see $5,000 of lunch debt.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:56 AM MDT
|By Keith Grant
Western Dakota Technical College offers over $1 million in scholarships available for students. The college hopes the combination of scholarships and finding affordable housing the college will begin to help ease the worker shortage South Dakota is experiencing.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:28 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
On March 13, the Smithsonian traveling exhibit "Crossroads: Changes in Rural America," will stop at the Sturgis Public Library.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:51 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
On March 22 Spearfish residents may find some good news, they are out of the floodplain. Meanwhile, some may find themselves adding flood insurance to their monthly budget.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:26 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Campbell County and the state of Wyoming tread lightly to determine what to supplement coal revenue with. Right now, some suggest carbon could be the state's next claim to fame.
Wyoming’s education system: a success story with leaders treading lightly to maintain the prosperity
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Spending nearly $5,000 per student more than the national average, Wyoming's education is the "Best in the West." While coal lease bonuses have dissolved leaders believe they will continue the premiere education program.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Gillette, Wyo., has coined itself the "Energy Capitol of the Nation," bringing coal to 26 other states. Coal production slumbers as the nation looks to diversify its energy source.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:21 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
While just a drop in the bucket, Early Learner South Dakota says cutting property taxes for childcare centers would be an added incentive to opening a child care facility.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:19 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Childcare providers will have their chance at $12.5 million and Early Learner South Dakota says they will most likely see the biggest impact in rural areas.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:09 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Board Members, elected officials, and volunteers were all in attendance to cut the ribbon, signifying the start of Rapid City's premier agriculture event.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:25 AM MST
|By Keith Grant
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and J.F.K. need some warm winter clothes. Right now, only a handful of presidents are covered in scarves or hats.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:27 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
A $20 million grant would go a long way in paying for Rapid City Regional Airport renovations.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:54 AM MST
|By Keith Grant
Defense claims it was a mistake that a teen shot and killed another person while playing Russian Roulette.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:46 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
After a fire in 1984 burnt the iconic Homestake Opera House in Lead, the community rallied together to refurbish the building. After nearly 40 years the opera house is close to moving to the second act.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:13 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
WaziHanska, with Teach for America and the Aunties Sewing Squad, is tackling the desperate need to remain warm during the winter with space heaters.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Jordan Stevens of Rapid City says Pops became the highlight of his life in 2017, searching high and low to add to his collections.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 1:04 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Senator John Thune (R) says during his fourth term as a US Senator he plans on using his leadership and seniority to ensure South Dakota has a place at the table.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:54 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
The 25th Annual Black Hills Regional Job Fair is accepting applications for booths from businesses and organizations. An organizer of the event said in 2022 nearly 1,000 people talked with potential employers.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 1:48 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Two weeks running, emergency crews have been busy trying to keep roads open and rescue stranded travelers.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:40 AM MST
|By Keith Grant
With last week's winter storm and now brutal cold, people across western South Dakota are feeling winter's presence. The people on Pine Ridge Reservation are doing their best with the circumstances.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:50 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
The Rapid City Solid Waste Division says they use a term called "wish-cycling", where people aren't sure if it can be recycled and throw it all in the recycling bin.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 3:35 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
This week the 'Pet of the Week' is Tinsley, the perfect running mate for an active person. Plus, she even likes playing in the snow.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 3:28 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy during extreme windchill takes a quick process.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:54 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Keeping a natural gas meter and vent clear during a winter storm is important for eliminating carbon monoxide and keeping the furnace running properly.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:35 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
Domico Rodriguez, the current President & CEO of Main Street Square, begins his new duties as the executive director of the Rapid City Sports Commission on February 1.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:45 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
The trio of hamsters knows a fun game of hide-and-cheek, where they always know where their food is.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 1:41 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
The exit 37 project is a full bridge reconstruction, plus a new weigh station will be built. Last week the project finished replacing culverts that run underneath the interstate.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 1:38 PM MST
|By Keith Grant
The Spearfish Optimists Club creates a magical experience for the holiday season, with bright lights, Santa Claus, and holiday music all from your car.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM MST
|By Keith Grant
Cutting the family Christmas tree is a long-standing tradition that actually helps the forest.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:12 AM MST
|By Keith Grant
Construction on a Rapid City apartment building was halted Thursday morning when a fire broke out.