Great Plains Lookahead Digest
By The Associated Press
The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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ELECTION 2025-DECISION NOTES-IOWA
DESCRIPTION: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state Senate special election
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 06:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–T25-WEST VIRGINIA-IOWA ST
DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa — No. 3 Iowa State opens Big 12 play with a game against West Virginia at Hilton Coliseum. 300 words, photos. Game starts 9 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–T25-UCLA-IOWA
DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 25 Iowa hosts UCLA for a Big Ten men’s basketball game. 300 words, photos. Game starts 6 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–INDIANA STATE-DRAKE
DESCRIPTION: Indiana State plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NORTHERN IOWA-EVANSVILLE
DESCRIPTION: Northern Iowa plays Evansville at Ford Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–BYU-KANSAS STATE
DESCRIPTION: BYU plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 12:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–KANSAS-UCF
DESCRIPTION: Kansas plays UCF at Addition Financial Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–WICHITA STATE-CHARLOTTE
DESCRIPTION: Wichita State plays Charlotte at Dale F. Halton Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–PACKERS-VIKINGS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Green Bay Packers are just trying to get healthy for the playoffs, while the Minnesota Vikings are merely aiming to finish strong against their division rival. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 650 words.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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HKN–WILD-DUCKS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Anaheim Ducks. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 09:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-HEAT
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Miami Heat. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 04:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–MINNESOTA-NORTHWESTERN
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 04:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–WILD-KINGS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Los Angeles Kings. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–DENVER-ST. THOMAS
DESCRIPTION: Denver plays St. Thomas at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBN–PACKERS-VIKINGS
DESCRIPTION: The Green Bay Packers play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 650 words.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-WIZARDS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Washington Wizards. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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HKN–WILD-KINGS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Los Angeles Kings. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/05/2026 09:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–CHIEFS-RAIDERS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Las Vegas Raiders. By Mark Anderson. 700 words, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–GOLDEN KNIGHTS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–UTEP-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: UTEP plays Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–CANADIENS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Canadiens visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–SOUTHERN INDIANA-LINDENWOOD
DESCRIPTION: Southern Indiana plays Lindenwood at Hyland Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 03:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–WESTERN ILLINOIS-SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: Western Illinois plays Southeast Missouri State at Show Me Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 03:45 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-OMAHA
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Omaha at Baxter Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–FLORIDA-MISSOURI
DESCRIPTION: Florida plays Missouri at Mizzou Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NEW MEXICO STATE-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: New Mexico State plays Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBN–CHIEFS-RAIDERS
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City Chiefs plays Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. 300 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 03:25 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBN–CHIEFS-RAIDERS
DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Las Vegas Raiders. By Mark Anderson. 700 words, photos. Breakout on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 03:25 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–T25-MICHIGAN ST-NEBRASKA
DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 9 Michigan State visits No. 13 Nebraska for a Big Ten game. By Eric Olson. 300 words, photos. Game starts 9 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-OMAHA
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Omaha at Baxter Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–CREIGHTON-SETON HALL
DESCRIPTION: Creighton plays Seton Hall at Prudential Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NEBRASKA-OHIO STATE
DESCRIPTION: Nebraska plays Ohio State at Value City Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/05/2026 05:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Oral Roberts plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKN–THUNDER-WARRIORS
FORMATS: (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
1. WITH: BKN–THUNDER-WARRIORS
2. DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors. 150 words, more on merit.
3. UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 09:00 p.m. CST
4. WITH: BKN–THUNDER-WARRIORS
5. DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors. By Janie McCauley.
6. UPCOMING: By 01/02/2026 09:00 p.m. CST
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BKC–OKLAHOMA STATE-TEXAS TECH
DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma State plays Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–OLE MISS-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: Ole Miss plays Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Oral Roberts plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–TULSA-NORTH TEXAS
DESCRIPTION: Tulsa plays North Texas at UNT Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–THUNDER-SUNS
DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Phoenix Suns. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/04/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–HORNETS-THUNDER
DESCRIPTION: The Charlotte Hornets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/05/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 01/03/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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