Great Plains Lookahead Digest
AP News Digest – Great Plains
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IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–LOTTERY GAME-NEW RULES
DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa — Changes are coming to the Mega Millions lottery game with better odds, bigger jackpots and higher ticket prices. It’s all part of an effort to create more frequent billion-dollar prizes and focus attention on the game played in 45 states. But for those thinking of plunking down $5 for a chance at a fortune, keep in mind that one thing won’t change — you have almost no chance of being that lucky jackpot winner.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 12:01 a.m. CDT, Photo, Text, Video, DigitalPlans
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KANSAS – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks
SUMMARY: A third unvaccinated person has died from measles-related causes. The child was school-aged and lived in West Texas, which has nearly 500 cases. The U.S. has more than doubled the total number of measles cases in 2024. Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas and Oklahoma all have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
WORDS: 1294 – MOVED: 04/06/2025 4:02 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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HKW–WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Americans are bringing youth and Canadians a veteran-laden team in preparing to renew their fierce cross-border rivalry at the 10-nation women’s world hockey championships opening in the Czech Republic on Wednesday. It’s fresh versus the familiar. The U.S. roster has been transformed in three years under coach John Wroblewski with a group featuring nine college players. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 2 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 1:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–TWINS-ROYALS
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 6:40 p.m. CDT, Text
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–CARDINALS-PIRATES
DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Pittsburgh at PNC Park. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 5:40 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKN–BLUES-JETS
DESCRIPTION: The St. Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 6:30 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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BBO–TWINS-ROYALS
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/07/2025 6:40 p.m. CDT, Text
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MISSOURI – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–SEVERE WEATHER
Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after dayslong torrent of rain
SUMMARY: Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people. From Texas to Ohio on Sunday, utilities scrambled to shut off power and gas, while cities deployed sandbags to protect homes and businesses. Forecasters warned that flooding could persist for days, as torrential rains lingered over many states, including Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. The said tornadoes are possible in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
WORDS: 812 – MOVED: 04/06/2025 6:00 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:00f12380cc7e7a3670847647c6abf8df&mediaType=text
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US–TAX CUTS-STATES
No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so
SUMMARY: About 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. Two Southern states are now on a path to do so if their economies keeping growing. Mississippi’s governor has signed a law that could phase out the income tax by 2040 if annual revenue growth benchmarks are met. Kentucky also has tweaked its law to make it easier to meet the revenue triggers needed to keep whittling income tax down toward zero. Both states seek to join the likes of income-tax-free states such as Florida, Tennessee and Texas.
WORDS: 894 – MOVED: 04/06/2025 4:01 p.m. CDT
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OKLAHOMA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks
SUMMARY: A third unvaccinated person has died from measles-related causes. The child was school-aged and lived in West Texas, which has nearly 500 cases. The U.S. has more than doubled the total number of measles cases in 2024. Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas and Oklahoma all have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
WORDS: 1294 – MOVED: 04/06/2025 4:02 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:d5444b3397ac7c4034e63becc219aa33&mediaType=text
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US–TAX CUTS-STATES
No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so
SUMMARY: About 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. Two Southern states are now on a path to do so if their economies keeping growing. Mississippi’s governor has signed a law that could phase out the income tax by 2040 if annual revenue growth benchmarks are met. Kentucky also has tweaked its law to make it easier to meet the revenue triggers needed to keep whittling income tax down toward zero. Both states seek to join the likes of income-tax-free states such as Florida, Tennessee and Texas.
WORDS: 894 – MOVED: 04/06/2025 4:01 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:09c2b1fa83328d3454a17199da273596&mediaType=text
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