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STILLWATER, OK (AP) – DeAndre Kane had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help #16 Iowa State defeat #19 Oklahoma State 98-97 in triple overtime on Monday night. The win was Iowa State’s first in Stillwater since March 2, 1998 — a span of 18 games. Melvin Ejim had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Georges Niang scored 17 points for the Cyclones (17-4, 5-4 Big 12), who have beaten six ranked teams this season. Le’Bryan Nash scored 26 points, and Marcus Smart had 20 points and eight assists for Oklahoma State (16-6, 4-5), which lost its third…

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP)   The Kansas City Royals have canceled Tuesday’s Royals Caravan visits to Manhattan and Fort Riley because of the impending winter storm. The team said Monday it’s not certain if the trip will be rescheduled. Tuesday’s northeast Kansas trip was billed as a Salute to the Military. The Royals have been partnering with USO chapters at Fort Riley and in Missouri throughout the caravan to collect items for service members overseas and returning from duty. The Royals Caravan has visited 18 communities throughout the Midwest. Tuesday’s northeast Kansas trip was the last leg of the tour.

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Fort Riley, including Irwin Army Community Hospital, will continue to operate with minimal manning and providing limited services Wednesday, Feb. 5, as a winter storm continues to affect the region. Employees or Soldiers uncertain if they are expected to work are encouraged to contact their supervisor before attempting to travel to work. Personnel are asked to exercise caution while driving, and to remain off the public roadways as much as possible to allow road crews to do their jobs. Ogden, Henry and Trooper gates will be open as usual. Rifle Range, Grant and Estes gates will close today at 5…

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The following is an update from the National Weather Service in Topeka on the approaching Winter Storm as of 6:30 a.m. CST Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Northeast Kansas from 12 a.m. CST Tuesday until 6 a.m. CST Wednesday. For a complete list of weather-related closings and cancellations please visit our Closings and Cancellations page on this site.

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State driver licensing offices in Kansas will be close on Tuesday due to the major winter storm system forecast to sweep through the state.

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Release from the Kansas Adjutant General’ Office: Topeka, KS- With a major winter storm system forecast to hit the state Tuesday, Feb. 4, state officials are urging all Kansans to make sure they are prepared. “This storm is looking to be the largest winter storm we have had in 2014,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “Although the storm will hit most of the state, the most affected areas will be the northeast, north central and south central regions. We urge motorists to be prepared for snowy road conditions and limited visibility due to blowing snow.” “Our State Emergency Operations Center is…

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