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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US–TRUMP-LAWSUIT-DES MOINES POLLSTER

DESCRIPTION: A hearing before an Iowa judge is scheduled in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and its then-pollster. Coverage on merits. Hearing scheduled for Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. Central time in Des Moines, Iowa.

ON MERITS: By 01/30/2026 09:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–EVANSVILLE-NORTHERN IOWA

DESCRIPTION: Evansville plays Northern Iowa at McLeod Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–BRADLEY-DRAKE

DESCRIPTION: Bradley plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–T25-IOWA ST-KANSAS ST

DESCRIPTION: MANHATTAN, Kan. — Iowa State plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. By Kathleen Gier. 300 words, photos. Game starts 1 p.m. CT.

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

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BKW–T25-IOWA-UCLA

DESCRIPTION: No. 2 UCLA hosts No. 8 Iowa in women’s action. 300 words, photos. Begins 4 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 02/01/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–IOWA-OREGON

DESCRIPTION: Iowa plays Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/01/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–BYU-KANSAS

DESCRIPTION: LAWRENCE, Kan. — BYU plays Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. By Kathleen Gier. 300 words, photos. Game starts 3 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–WICHITA STATE-TULSA

DESCRIPTION: Wichita State plays Tulsa at Donald W. Reynolds Center. 150 words, more on merit.

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

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BKC–T25-IOWA ST-KANSAS ST

DESCRIPTION: MANHATTAN, Kan. — Iowa State plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. By Kathleen Gier. 300 words, photos. Game starts 1 p.m. CT.

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

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BKC–KANSAS-TEXAS TECH

DESCRIPTION: Kansas plays Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS

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US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of federal immigration enforcement across the U.S., with a primary focus on Minneapolis.

SENT: By 01/30/2026 11:01 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Audio’, ‘LiveVideo’, ‘Photo’, ‘Video’)

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US–FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT-SHOOTING PROBES

DESCRIPTION: A law enforcement officer fatally shoots someone and authorities quickly move in to justify the loss of life before an investigation has been concluded, even if facts ultimately show the case isn’t as open and shut as authorities insist. It’s a playbook familiar for Black Americans when local police officers shoot and kill a community member or a loved one. But now in the wake of the shootings deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis, some Americans are newly outraged at how federal officials followed a similar playbook about the shootings and about the deceased, despite bystander video, witnesses and family statements contradicting their narrative. Racial justice activists, police reform advocates and Black families who have experienced loss after police violence say its a critique they have long had of law enforcement.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 08:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of federal immigration enforcement across the U.S., with a primary focus on Minneapolis.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 11:01 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Audio’, ‘LiveVideo’, ‘Photo’, ‘Video’)

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US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

FORMATS: (‘Text’, ‘Audio’, ‘LiveVideo’, ‘Photo’, ‘Video’)

1. WITH: US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

2. DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of federal immigration enforcement across the U.S., with a primary focus on Minneapolis.

3. UPCOMING: By 02/01/2026 11:01 p.m. CST

4. WITH: US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT-OPERATION NAMES

5. DESCRIPTION: “Operation Dirtbag” in Florida. Operation “Catahoula Crunch” in Louisiana. And now Operation Catch of the Day in Maine. The clash over the catchy and colorful approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations comes as pressure for the Trump administration to de-escalate rhetoric and ICE’s presence after two deadly shootings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota has hit a fever pitch. Trump supporters on social media have cheered for the names, saying they are entirely appropriate. But for others, it seems to equate immigrants as prey. The nomenclature of several immigration sweeps has drawn strong rebuke for seeming to dehumanize people and make light of operations that some argue only target Black and brown communities. By Matt Brown and Terry Tang

6. UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 01:00 p.m. CST

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US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of federal immigration enforcement across the U.S., with a primary focus on Minneapolis.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 11:01 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Audio’, ‘LiveVideo’, ‘Photo’, ‘Video’)

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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-GRIZZLIES

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Memphis Grizzlies. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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HKN–WILD-OILERS

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Edmonton Oilers. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKC–KANSAS CITY-ST. THOMAS

DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays St. Thomas at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

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

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BKC–MINNESOTA-PENN STATE

DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center. 150 words, more on merit.

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

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OLY–HKW-PWHL-IMPACT

DESCRIPTION: Less than three full seasons in, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for its international coming-out part at the Milan Cortina Games. The eight-team league is placing a major emphasis on marketing the PWHL through advertising spots during the two-plus-week women’s tournament. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 05:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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HKN–CANADIENS-WILD

DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Minnesota Wild. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 06:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-GRIZZLIES

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Memphis Grizzlies. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 08:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–T25-DAYTON-SAINT LOUIS

DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — Dayton plays Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena. By Jeff Latkze. 300 words, photos. Game starts 7 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 01/30/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–JACKSONVILLE STATE-MISSOURI STATE

DESCRIPTION: Jacksonville State plays Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–MISSISSIPPI STATE-MISSOURI

DESCRIPTION: Mississippi State plays Missouri at Mizzou Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–LINDENWOOD-MOREHEAD STATE

DESCRIPTION: Lindenwood plays Morehead State at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE-EASTERN ILLINOIS

DESCRIPTION: Southeast Missouri State plays Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 03:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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HKN–BLUE JACKETS-BLUES

DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the St. Louis Blues. By Warren Mayes. 300 words. Game starts 6 p.m. CT.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–KANSAS CITY-ST. THOMAS

DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays St. Thomas at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. 150 words, more on merit.

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

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HKN–BLUES-PREDATORS

DESCRIPTION: The St. Louis Blues visit the Nashville Predators. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/02/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BBC–MISSISSIPPI ST-O’CONNOR

DESCRIPTION: Brian O’Connor wanted the challenge of coaching baseball in the Southeastern Conference. He’ll get that, along with high expectations, at Mississippi State. By Eric Olson. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 01/30/2026 05:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKC–OMAHA-DENVER

DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays Denver at Hamilton Gymnasium. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–T25-UCONN-CREIGHTON

DESCRIPTION: OMAHA, Neb. — Second-ranked UConn meets Creighton in a Big East game. By Eric Olson. 300 words, photos. Game starts 8 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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BKC–T25-ILLINOIS-NEBRASKA

DESCRIPTION: LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 5 Nebraska, which had its 24-game win streak end at third-ranked Michigan on Tuesday, hosts No. 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 300 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 02/01/2026 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS

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US COMMEMORATIVE COIN-ONEIDA

DESCRIPTION: A newly minted $1 coin will feature an Oneida woman known for aiding George Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War.

UPCOMING: By 01/30/2026 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA STATE-SOUTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State plays South Dakota at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–TEXAS-OKLAHOMA

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

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

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

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–OKLAHOMA STATE-UTAH

DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma State plays Utah at Jon M. Huntsman Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–WICHITA STATE-TULSA

DESCRIPTION: Wichita State plays Tulsa at Donald W. Reynolds Center. 150 words, more on merit.

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

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BKN–THUNDER-NUGGETS

DESCRIPTION: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Denver Nuggets. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 02/01/2026 08:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)

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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS

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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

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

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA STATE-SOUTH DAKOTA

DESCRIPTION: North Dakota State plays South Dakota at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. 150 words, more on merit.

UPCOMING: By 01/31/2026 05:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)

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