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 – SPORTS
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BKC–DRAKE-MURRAY STATE
DESCRIPTION: Drake plays Murray State at CFSB Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–CHIEFS-TITANS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs have plenty of motivation playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in a decade and worse, no Patrick Mahomes. A winning record is possible if they can string together three straight wins to finish the season, which means snapping a three-game skid. They visit Tennessee where the Titans haven’t won at home in over a year mired in an 11-game skid of their own. By Teresa M. Walker.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–VIKINGS-GIANTS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are eliminated from playoff contention, but their Week 16 game is a chance or each team’s young quarterback to get more experience in his first NFL season. J.J. McCarthy, a 2024 first-round pick who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, is making just his ninth professional start for Minnesota and Jaxson Dart his 10th for New York. They have both had stints of being sidelined while in concussion protocol. The Vikings are 6-8, while the Giants have lost eight in a row to fall to 2-12. By Stephen Whyno. 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–WILD-BLUE JACKETS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBN–CHIEFS-TITANS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Kansas City Chiefs have plenty of motivation playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in a decade and worse, no Patrick Mahomes. A winning record is possible if they can string together three straight wins to finish the season, which means snapping a three-game skid. They visit Tennessee where the Titans haven’t won at home in over a year mired in an 11-game skid of their own. By Teresa M. Walker.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-OKLAHOMA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–RANGERS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The New York Rangers visit the St. Louis Blues. By Jeff Latzke. 300 words, photos. Game starts 7 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE-TENNESSEE TECH
DESCRIPTION: Southeast Missouri State plays Tennessee Tech at Hooper Eblen Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–WESTERN ILLINOIS-LINDENWOOD
DESCRIPTION: Western Illinois plays Lindenwood at Hyland Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–MISSOURI STATE-ARKANSAS STATE
DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–FEDERAL OIL PAYMENTS-STATES
DESCRIPTION: Oil producing states grapple with concerns of reduced income from gas and oil production on federal land after President Trump’s spending and tax-cut legislation restored royalty rates to a lower percentage. New Mexico has the most at stake because of booming oil production on federal land and ambitious safety-net social programs.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 10:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Graphic’, ‘Alternate(backslash)xa0Headlines’, ‘Photo’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–WINTHROP-NORTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: Winthrop plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–CFP-CONTRASTING QUARTERBACKS
DESCRIPTION: Alabama’s Ty Simpson and Oklahoma’s John Mateer bring contrasting styles to their College Football Playoff matchup on Friday. Simpson is precise, with 26 touchdown passes and just five interceptions. He prefers to distribute the ball rather than run. Mateer, a Washington State transfer, is dynamic, with 12 touchdown passes, 10 interceptions, and 416 rushing yards. Oklahoma won their regular season meeting 23-21, despite Mateer passing for just 138 yards. Alabama’s defense notes Mateer’s running ability as a challenge. Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator emphasizes ball security but trusts Mateer’s playmaking in clutch moments. By Cliff Brunt. 700 words, with photos.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF-BETTING
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Ohio State and Indiana are the top two favorites to win the college football national championship. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos, by 6 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-OKLAHOMA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-TCU
DESCRIPTION: Oral Roberts plays TCU at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–CLIPPERS-THUNDER
DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Los Angeles Clippers. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Begins 10:30 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 12/18/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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