Great Plains News Digest
The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.
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IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–ELECTION 2026-IOWA GOVERNOR
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026
SUMMARY: In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026. Reynolds, a Republican, has held the position since 2017, when former Gov. Terry Branstad was appointed U.S. ambassador to China. She was elected to full terms in 2018 and again in 2022. In a video posted to social media, Reynolds said it wasn’t an easy decision. Reynolds is the state’s first female governor.
WORDS: 708 – MOVED: 04/11/2025 12:31 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of measles outbreaks across the country, with Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and CDC numbers updating Friday. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photo by 4 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 3:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US IMMIGRATION
FORMATS: Photo, Audio, Text, Video
1. WITH: US CAMPUS PROTESTS-MAHMOUD KHALIL
2. DESCRIPTION: A court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Friday in Jena, Louisiana, at which time an immigration judge said she is likely to decide whether the government can continue to detain the Columbia University activist who is facing deportation for pro-Palestinian protests.
3. UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 4:00 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–TIGERS-TWINS
DESCRIPTION: Detroit plays Minnesota at Target Field. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 7:10 p.m. CDT, Text
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BKN–NETS-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Brooklyn Nets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Dave Campbell. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 8:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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HKN–WILD-FLAMES
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Calgary Flames. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 9:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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HKC–FROZEN FOUR-ELIGIBILITY
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — With Boston University set to take on Western Michigan for the 77th Frozen Four title, the landscape of college and junior hockey across North America is shifting dramatically with Canadian Hockey League players now eligible to compete. NCAA officials were scheduled to address the issue during a state of the game session with the media on Friday. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 6 p.m. — With: HKC–Hobey Baker.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 5:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–ROYALS-GUARDIANS
DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND — Tanner Bibee makes his first home start of the season for the Cleveland Guardians as they open a three-game weekend series against the Kansas City Royals. Kris Bubic, who has allowed only one unearned run in 12 2/3 innings this season, takes the hill for the Royals. By Joe Reedy. 300 words, photos. Game starts at 6:10 p.m. ET
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 5:10 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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BBO–PHILLIES-CARDINALS
DESCRIPTION: Philadelphia plays St. Louis at Busch Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 7:15 p.m. CDT, Text
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OKLAHOMA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTION
South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
SUMMARY: A firing squad is set to kill a South Carolina inmate. Friday’s execution will be the second time in the past five weeks the state will have carried out an execution using that method, which previously has been associated with political terror or military justice. Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to die 20 years ago for the ambush killing of an off-duty police officer. He will be the fifth inmate executed by South Carolina in less than eight months after an unintended 13-year pause on the death penalty in the state. The 42-year-old Mahdi chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair.
WORDS: 963 – MOVED: 04/11/2025 10:38 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:25466963350812080385524ccc3a9298&mediaType=text
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US–TRUMP-FUNDING FREEZE-ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze
SUMMARY: Hundreds of school districts around the U.S. may have to abandon plans to acquire electric buses after the EPA froze the latest round of money that was part of President Biden’s infrastructure law. The electric buses would replace diesel-burning buses that are particularly unhealthy for the children who ride them. The buses would also would save districts on fuel costs. About 500 districts nationwide are in limbo waiting on around $1 billion to cover more than 3,400 electric buses.
WORDS: 947 – MOVED: 04/11/2025 8:13 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:19fe231d30fc8ff606cae9f6987074c8&mediaType=text
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of measles outbreaks across the country, with Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and CDC numbers updating Friday. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photo by 4 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 3:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKN–THUNDER-JAZZ
DESCRIPTION: SALT LAKE CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Utah Jazz. By John Coon. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game begins at 9:30 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 04/11/2025 8:30 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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