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–IOWA STATE-CINCINNATI

DESCRIPTION: Iowa State plays Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–T25-IOWA-INDIANA

DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Hoosiers again will try to pick up a signature win under first-year coach Darien DeVries when they host No. 23 Iowa on Saturday. Indiana started the week with four wins in their previous five games. The Hawkeyes slid four spots in the latest rankings after losing twice last week. By Michael Marot. 300 words, more on merit, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–DRAKE-UIC

DESCRIPTION: Drake plays UIC at Credit Union 1 Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–NORTHERN IOWA-VALPARAISO

DESCRIPTION: Northern Iowa plays Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–BAYLOR-KANSAS

DESCRIPTION: Baylor plays Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS STATE-OKLAHOMA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Kansas State plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–WICHITA STATE-SOUTH FLORIDA

DESCRIPTION: Wichita State plays South Florida at Yuengling Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/18/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS

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US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of immigration enforcement actions and protests in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 10:00 a.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Video’, ‘Text’, ‘LiveVideo’)

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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-ROCKETS

DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets continue a five-game homestand with a visit from the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Kristie Rieken. 300 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 08:30 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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BKC–MINNESOTA-ILLINOIS

DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Illinois at State Farm Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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HKN–WILD-SABRES

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Buffalo Sabres. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 11:30 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–ST. THOMAS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE

DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-SPURS

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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HKN–WILD-MAPLE LEAFS

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/19/2026 06:30 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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HKN–LIGHTNING-BLUES

DESCRIPTION: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the St. Louis Blues. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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BKC–MISSOURI-LSU

DESCRIPTION: Missouri plays LSU at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–RICHMOND-SAINT LOUIS

DESCRIPTION: Richmond plays Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–LINDENWOOD-TENNESSEE-MARTIN

DESCRIPTION: Lindenwood plays Tennessee-Martin at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 03:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–SIU EDWARDSVILLE-SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE

DESCRIPTION: SIU Edwardsville plays Southeast Missouri State at Show Me Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 03:45 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS CITY-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays South Dakota State at First Bank and Trust Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 04:15 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–MISSOURI STATE-MIDDLE TENNESSEE

DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Middle Tennessee at Murphy Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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HKN–BLUES-OILERS

DESCRIPTION: The St. Louis Blues visit the Edmonton Oilers. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/18/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–CREIGHTON-PROVIDENCE

DESCRIPTION: Creighton plays Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 05:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–NEBRASKA-NORTHWESTERN

DESCRIPTION: Nebraska plays Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–OMAHA-ORAL ROBERTS

DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays Oral Roberts at Mabee Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–ST. THOMAS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE

DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA-NORTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: South Dakota plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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FBC–TRANSFER PORTAL WINNERS

DESCRIPTION: Breaking down the 10 schools that have put together the top transfers classes now that the portal window is getting set to close. By Steve Megargee. 1,000 words, with photos

UPCOMING: By 01/16/2026 02:41 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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BKC–ALABAMA-OKLAHOMA

DESCRIPTION: Alabama plays Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKN–THUNDER-HEAT

DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Miami Heat. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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BKC–OMAHA-ORAL ROBERTS

DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays Oral Roberts at Mabee Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS STATE-OKLAHOMA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Kansas State plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–TULSA-UAB

DESCRIPTION: Tulsa plays UAB at Bartow Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/18/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKN–THUNDER-CAVALIERS

DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/19/2026 01:30 p.m. CST, (‘Photo’, ‘Text’)

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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–SOUTH DAKOTA-NORTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: South Dakota plays North Dakota at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS CITY-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays South Dakota State at First Bank and Trust Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/17/2026 04:15 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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