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: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
|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 close the worker shortage South Dakota is experiencing.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
|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 2:51 PM CST
|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: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
To celebrate 35 years of helping South Dakota communities, the South Dakota Community Foundation launched the "Vision 35" campaign to raise $3.5 million to help even more towns.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The aurora borealis kept photographers up into the early hours of the morning capturing the full light show. Jenny Piersall says her hours of scouting were well-rewarded with colorful photos.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
|By Keith Grant
The Zonta Club of the Black Hills aims to support Black Hills women-owned businesses at their upcoming event.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|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 6:30 PM CST
|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 6:30 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Gillette, Wyo., calls itself the "Energy Capitol of the Nation," bringing coal to 26 states. Coal production slumbers as the nation looks to diversify its energy source.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:54 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The American Heart Association says 70% of cardiac arrests happen inside the home which raises the importance of knowing CPR.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:01 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Supporting the NAJA Shriners transportation fund, the Nemo 500 Outhouse Races, and Chili Cookoff, support children getting medical treatments.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
After having a baby, Tori Kutz wanted a healthy option of granola that didn't include preservatives. So, Kutz made her own granola which turned into Mama's Batch Granola.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:45 AM CST
|By Keith Grant
Michael Alexand of Wyoming is now a two-time, award-winning author with his books, 'Boarded Windows, Dead Leaves' and 'Conjured Darkness: Six Macabre Tales.'
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:43 AM CST
|By Keith Grant
Since 1939, the Abbott House has been helping trauma-ridden children in South Dakota. On Friday, the Brandon Jones Jam will be supporting the longstanding South Dakota Organization.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
People in Rapid City saw a gap in the quality of life for the families and individuals living in the city. OneHeart aims to break barriers that keep people in poverty and have countless success stories.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:55 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Vitalant says more than 3,300 blood donations went uncollected because of weather conditions throughout the United States.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:15 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Cars, music, and even a mullet contest at the 23rd Counts Car Show, this weekend at the Monument.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The Hill City Tour de Chocolate and Polar Bear Chili Cookoff take over main street in the Black Hills town.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
This weekend the Black Hills Sports Show and Outdoor Expo rolls into Rapid City, bringing more than 100 vendors with it.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:24 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Youth & Family Services is looking to fill 400 volunteer spots to make the 26th Annual Kids Fair a big hit for the kids.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:14 AM CST
|By Keith Grant
Inspire, equip, and connect South Dakota communities with big ideas to find solutions to local issues. The Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) awards $1.2 million to South Dakota nonprofits to help with these community problems.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:13 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Betty Blair and her family were one of the first black families to homestead in South Dakota and Joyce Jefferson will get into character and share her story.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:08 PM CST
|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. 31, 2023 at 7:41 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
While surrounded by horses, the mission of Healing with Horses is to build a healing environment where people can develop solutions to the social problems they are facing.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM CST
|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. 30, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Rachelle Steinback, the croissant master at Pistachio Pie Bakery, spends days baking the flakey delight.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:07 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is a major winter event that revolves around South Dakota's largest economy.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Rapid City Regional Airport will try for a grant to help pay a major portion of an expansion project.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 1:12 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Deadwood History Inc. will host a kid-friendly event to celebrate the Chinese New Year and share the rich history of the Chinese in the gold mine town.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Defense claims it was a mistake that a teen shot and killed another person while playing Russian Roulette.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:16 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Jan. 24-26, the annual Point-In-Time count will occur in Rapid City. Different organizations around Rapid City will host a place to count the people in the area that are unhoused.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Just before the Rapid City Rush takes the ice for "Rodeo & Ag Night", local artist Brandon Jones will perform a song written just for the Rush.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:56 PM CST
|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. 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
In 1943 Spearfish became a world record holder for the fastest temperature change, from a brisk -4 to a warm 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, 80 years later the northern hills community spends one whole week celebrating the quirky world record.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 1:12 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
WaziHanska, with Teach for America and the Aunties Sewing Squad, is tackling the desperate need to stay warm during the winter.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
|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 2:01 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Senator John Thune (R) says in 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 1:53 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The 25th Annual Black Hills Regional Job Fair is now 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 2:50 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
First responders continue to be busy as roads are still closed due to storms.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM CST
|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 1:45 PM CST
|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 4:29 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy during extreme wind-chill takes a quick process.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:54 PM CST
|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 2:33 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Domico Rodriguez, the current President/CEO of Main Street Square, will become the executive director of the Rapid City Sports Commission February 1.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 2:40 PM CST
|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 2:36 PM CST
|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 12:47 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Cutting the family Christmas tree is a long-standing tradition and it actually helps the forest.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 12:10 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Firefighters douse a blaze at an Rapid City apartment building under construction.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
Abbey Steele, 20, died December 2, according to her family after being taken to the hospital from the Pennington County Jail. Steele was arrested on November 16.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Keith Grant
The South Dakota Small Business Development Center helps entrepreneurs in taking the next steps to add a business to their community.
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