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Gov. Rhoden, Sen. Rounds and Marty Jackley Make Rapid City Campaign Stop

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The second stop of a four-day statewide bus tour with Gov. Larry Rhoden, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, and candidate for Congress Marty Jackley, took place at the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City Monday. Rhoden, Rounds, and Jackley, all facing challengers in the Nov. 3 General Election. The four-day bus tour started Monday morning in Custer and will include stops in the state from Spearfish to Brookings. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Learn more about what’s on the ballot and where to vote at the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website.

Five Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-90 Near Summerset

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol says five people were injured Friday in a four-vehicle crash that happened on I-90 at Summerset. The patrol says preliminary crash information indicates the drivers of a Chevrolet Equinox, a GMC Acadia, and a Hyundai Santa Fe were stopped in the westbound lanes of I-90 at mile marker 48 due to construction in the area. At the same time, the driver of a Buick Enclave was also traveling westbound at the same location. The 27-year-old female from Lead saw traffic was stopped too late and was unable to stop in time and a collision occurred causing minor injuries. I-90’s westbound lanes were shut down for about an hour and traffic was re-routed onto Sturgis Road.

Wyoming Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Faith

MEADE COUNTY, S.D. — A Wyoming man died Sunday in a single-vehicle crash near Faith, South Dakota. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling eastbound on U.S. 212 near mile marker 100 when it left the roadway. The vehicle entered the ditch and collided with a tree. The driver sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is ongoing. All information released is preliminary. Names have not been released pending notification of family members.

Missing Hot Springs Woman Found Dead

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Sunday that Kelsie Bryant, who was reported missing by family, was located deceased on Saturday. Authorities said the 39-year-old woman had been last seen on Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m. She parked her car outside of a business near the intersection of Albany Avenue and South Chicago Street, then started walking south. According to authorities, there are currently no indications of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details will be released until it has concluded.

Appeals court declines to block California from counting 20,000 disputed ballots

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court has declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges likely belong to noncitizen voters. Monday’s decision sets the federal government and state officials up for another legal showdown Tuesday before a federal district judge. That gives the federal government a very short window to compel California to sequester votes before the Nov. 3 elections. The Republican administration sued election officials in the heavily Democratic state in mid-October, accusing them of failing to meet a 48-hour deadline to review a list of 20,000 people it alleged were likely noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to an emailed inquiry about Monday’s decision. (Full story)

Man serving a life sentence for murder slips through a fence and escapes a Tennessee prison

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a man serving a life sentence for murder has escaped from a prison in northwest Tennessee. Officials discovered 28-year-old Jacob Morley was missing late Sunday at the Northwest Correctional Complex. Security footage showed Morley going through a fence in his prison uniform. Prison officials didn’t give additional details on how Morley made it through the fence. Law enforcement is searching buildings and other structures near the prison about 90 miles north of Memphis. Morley was convicted of killing his co-worker in 2022. The Northwest Correctional Complex has faced issues with violence and staffing shortages. (Full story)

France promises to replace its university admissions after riots and thousands of arrests

PARIS (AP) — France’s government has pledged to replace its national online university admissions platform in 2028. The move announced on Monday seeks to quell student anger after weeks of mass protests over education and living costs. Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced during a news conference “substantial change” for 2027 before the platform’s replacement in 2028. The system is called Parcoursup and handles applications to universities and other higher education courses. Students have criticized unclear selection criteria and unequal access to their preferred courses. The announcements followed France’s worst unrest in years on Oct. 17. Demonstrations over school funding and rising living costs descended into rioting and looting across the country. (Full story)