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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Kansas State loses 68-66 to South Dakota State in Casey Alexander's debut

Plus, the Kansas Ave. closure moves to Wednesday through Friday.

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Kansas State loses 68-⁠66 to South Dakota State in Casey Alexander's debut

South Dakota State edged Kansas State at Bramlage

  • South Dakota State68
    Kansas State66
    FinalTuesday, Nov. 3, at Bramlage Coliseum

Sources: Salina Journal, The Topeka Capital-Journal

If you caught Kansas State's opener, it was a rough start to a new era. The Wildcats fell 68-66 to South Dakota State at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State gave up a seven-point lead with 11:39 left, and the Jackrabbits went up six with just under two minutes to play.

Brandon Rechsteiner's floater to tie it at the horn didn't fall. “We're not very good right now,” Alexander said.

  • Record: Kansas State is 0-1
  • Cost: K-State paid South Dakota State $90,000 to play
  • Davis Kern: 24 points for SDSU, five of eight 3-pointers

Kansas State missed from deep while SDSU shot better overall

41.5%Field goal %43.9%
83-pointers made10
283-pointers tried24

Source: The Topeka Capital-Journal

News Notes

Kansas Ave.

The temporary S. Kansas Avenue closure for the I-70 project, delayed by rain two days in a row, is now planned for Wed., Nov. 4, to Fri., Nov. 6, conditions permitting. It runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between 1st and 3rd streets while bridge girders are placed. WIBW

Vote totals

If you voted Tuesday, know that unofficial totals aren't final: Secretary of State Scott Schwab said results may increase between Nov. 4 and Nov. 6. Advance mail ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 count if county election offices receive them by Nov. 6. KSNT

Christmas Bureau

If you need holiday help, the United Way of Kaw Valley's Christmas Bureau has three sessions left for Shawnee County households below 200 percent of the poverty level, $31,920 for an individual and $66,000 for a family of four. Intake today runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnston Community Center, and you apply in person with proof of income, a photo ID and a Social Security card for everyone in the household. WIBWJohnston Community Center listing

Boys' soccer

The 41st annual KSHSAA Boys' State Soccer Championships have been relocated to Hummer Sports Park in Topeka. Saturday's listing runs 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the $10 ticket is good for all matches. Dodge City Daily GlobeGoFan listing

Gas prices

Gas prices in Kansas and across the nation were trending down over the past week. AAA put the national average for unleaded at $4.14 on Tuesday. WIBW

Gas is down 12 cents in a week but still $1.11 above last year

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  • +$1.11from a year ago

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A month ago$4.38−24¢
A year ago$3.03+$1.11

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Daily Topeka's Wrap: If you're looking for an indoor outing, we have one. You Are Here: Maps and the Art of Travel is a hands-on art exhibit at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can try navigation and map making. We suggest swinging by after work.

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Daily Topekato me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Kansas State loses 68-66 to South Dakota State in Casey Alexander's debut

Plus, the Kansas Ave. closure moves to Wednesday through Friday.

The TLDR

  1. Kansas State loses 68-66 to South Dakota State in Alexander's debut
  2. S. Kansas Ave. closure now planned for Wednesday through Friday
  3. Unofficial vote totals may change through Nov. 6
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