Kristin Kasper
Kristin Kasper joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July of 2019 as a multimedia journalist.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Kristin left home and set off to Wyoming, to begin her career as K2 Television's Chief Capitol Correspondent. There, she spent three years at the statehouse, reporting on the state budget, the coal and energy industry, agriculture, and other issues affecting local Wyomingites. At the same time, Kristin 'muddied up her boots' by covering the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, she trekked through forests ablaze by wildfire, and she was one of the first on scene to a massive interstate pile-up in April of 2015.
A few years later, Kristin left the Wild Wild West and found herself anchoring and reporting at WPTA in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There, she reported from a rally hosted by President Trump, during the 2018 mid-term election cycle. She also traveled to Indianapolis to deliver the results of a red-hot 2018 Senate between incumbent Senator Joe Donnelly and challenger Mike Braun. Most notably, however, Kristin was part of the team that broke news of an arrest in the April Tinsley cold case, ending decades of continuing coverage in the child's murder, dating back to 1988.
Originally from Wisconsin, Kristin identifies as a 'cheese head.' While not on deadline, you might find her singing along to show-tunes on the Metro, riding her motorcycle through town, or at home, petting her cat.
Energy policy implications under the Biden administration
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 11:09 AM MST
By Kristin Kasper
In a time of heightened political polarization, President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward on his plan to address climate change.
Lawmakers back to work after rioters breached Congress
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 8:01 PM MST
Lawmakers were rushed to secure areas after a mob breached the hallowed halls of Congress during the Electoral College certification.
Georgia Election: Who controls a 50-50 Senate?
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 9:47 AM MST
The Georgia Senate runoff elections will determine partisan control of the chamber.
Federal student loan forbearance not extended in COVID-19 stimulus bill
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 11:14 AM MST
Millions of student loan borrowers might be required to resume federal student loan payments on February 1st.
Hurricane Delta: FEMA deploys additional workers, resources to Gulf Coast
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM MDT
As Hurricane Delta lashes toward the Gulf Coast, a FEMA spokesperson details the agency's involvement in impact prevention and recovery.
Campaign, party leaders preview vice presidential debate
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez and Trump Campaign National Press Secretary Hogan Gidley discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate.
How coronavirus is disrupting daily life on Capitol Hill
Updated: Oct. 4, 2020 at 10:52 AM MDT
Our Washington Bureau catches up with members of Congress who have recovered from coronavirus.
Department of Transportation announces $574 million for road and bridge repairs
Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 at 1:48 PM MDT
The Department of Transpiration is providing $574 million in to help 39 states and Puerto Rico make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters.
Dems, GOP modernize early voting push with digital toolkits
Updated: Sep. 25, 2020 at 12:33 PM MDT
Both Republicans and Democrats are offering online resources to streamline voter information ahead of the November election.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announces $320.6 million for rail safety, infrastructure
The Department of Transportation is announcing $320 million to upgrade 50 rail projects in 29 states.
TSA is testing facial recognition at security checkpoints
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM MDT
The Transportation Security Administration is testing touchless facial recognition technology at security checkpoints.
Lawmakers weigh in on hurricane response
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 2:55 PM MDT
Southern lawmakers discuss the local and federal response to Hurricane Laura.
FEMA's involvement in hurricane response
President Trump has approved emergency declarations to free up aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in areas of Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana.
President Trump awards Medal of Freedom to breakthrough athlete and former congressman Jim Ryun
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 1:47 PM MDT
President Trump awarded former Congressman and Olympian Jim Ryun The Presidential Medal of Freedom in a Friday ceremony at the White House.
Sen. Mike Rounds aims to allow Americans to sue China over COVID-19 pandemic
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and has introduced legislation to allow Americans to sue China in federal court for what he says is its role in causing the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress aims to protect future of American libraries
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 8:24 AM MDT
The Library Stabilization Fund Act calls for $2 billion in emergency recovery funding for America's libraries through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
School of Mines students take donations for MLK day of service
By Nick Nelson
Members of a variety of student organizations have been volunteering to collect food and cash donations on MLK day for the past 11 years.
Pet of the week: Filo & Stinky
By Gillian Trudeau
A set of siblings guaranteed to make you fall in love; they both are available to adopt at the Humane Society but only together.
Martin Luther King Jr. honored at prayer gathering in Rapid City
Mayor Steve Allender presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy during Monday's Black Hills Community Celebration at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn ballroom.
By KEVN Staff
Around 1:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, five tractor-trailers, a delivery truck, three pickup trucks and three cars were in a multivehicle accident near Exit 30 on I-90.
Two groups partner together to create Autism-friendly movie environment
By Miranda O'Bryan
The Autism Society of the Black Hills reimagined going to the movies for families and people on the Autism spectrum. Movies are dark, loud, and require sitting still, but for someone with Autism, that can be overwhelming.
Officials report 11 COVID-19 deaths, 116 new cases in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Monday.
By Jeff Voss
Officials say it's rare for a fire to reignite. The wind and structure contributed to the structure fire restarting.
South Dakota begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to group 1D Monday
As South Dakota continues to be among the top states in the nation in vaccine rollout, health experts say they plan on moving into the fourth phase of the state's vaccination plan on Monday.
Lemmon fire 100% contained Sunday night
According to the Lemmon Fire Department, the fire was contained at 5:27 p.m. on Jan. 17. An estimated 15,000-20,000 acres are estimated to be burned.
Crews stop house fire from spreading through neighborhood
By Aniysa Mapp and Dominik W. E. Dausch
A late-night structure fire raises two alarms, calling fire departments from across the Black Hills to the rescue.
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden is planning to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit via executive action on his first day in office.