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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Work continues on schedule for the $2 million addition to Faris Elementary School in Hutchinson.

Bob Williams, director of support services for the district, briefed the USD 308 school board on progress for the facility. The improvements include an 8,900-square-foot addition that extends the building to the east on the north side of the existing structure and include improvements to the existing cafeteria, a new gymnasium, additional classroom spaces, two restrooms and office and storage areas.

The project is on time and under budget at this point.

The board awarded the contract to Hutchinson’s Wiens &amp; Co., which was the lowest bidder at $2,010,500. Bids came in about $500,000 less than architectural estimates for the project. Capital outlay funds are paying for the project.

Improvements at Faris during the 2006 bond issue approved by voters added space to the facility, but created additional challenges. The school received enough classrooms to have two sections of each grade and all-day kindergarten as well as a new library. The bond issue, however, did not include an addition to the school’s cafeteria/gym, leaving it undersized for the number of students who attend the school. The bond issue also did not include needed small spaces for support personnel who work one-on-one with students.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Work continues on schedule for the $2 million addition to Faris Elementary School in Hutchinson.Bob Williams, director of support services for the district, briefed the USD 308 school board on progress for the facility. The improvements include an 8,900-square-foot addition that extends the building to the east on the north side of the existing structure and include improvements to the existing cafeteria, a new gymnasium, additional classroom spaces, two restrooms and office and storage areas.The project is on time and under budget at this point.The board awarded the contract to Hutchinson’s Wiens &amp; Co., which was the lowest bidder at $2,010,500. Bids came in about $500,000 less than architectural estimates for the project. Capital outlay funds are paying for the project.Improvements at Faris during the 2006 bond issue approved by voters added space to the facility, but created additional challenges. The school received enough classrooms to have two sections of each grade and all-day kindergarten as well as a new library. The bond issue, however, did not include an addition to the school’s cafeteria/gym, leaving it undersized for the number of students who attend the school. The bond issue also did not include needed small spaces for support personnel who work one-on-one with students.

USD 308 receives update on Faris School expansion

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although ridership aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief increased by about 1% in 2019, the number of riders in Kansas fell when compared to 2018.

According to numbers released Tuesday by Amtrak, there were 46,482 boardings or detrainings in Kansas for the Chief compared with 49,447 in 2018. 

Only two of the six stops in Kansas saw an increase in passenger activity, Dodge City and Lawrence. Newton was once again the busiest station. The station saw 13,764 passengers compared with 15,219 in 2018. Hutchinson was the least-used station in Kansas with just 4,059 passengers coming or going compared with 4,415 the previous year.

Some of the drop off may be attributed to the fires in New Mexico over the summer, which limited some of the Boy Scout camping activity at Philmont Scout Ranch near Raton. Most of those scout groups travel to New Mexico on the Chief.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575994321303.jpeg" alt="Amtrak's Southwest Chief makes a late stop in Hutchinson. Ridership aboard the Chief in Kansas fell by more than 3,000 passengers in 2019. 4,059 passengers boarded or detrained from the Chief in Hutchinson this year." />
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although ridership aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief increased by about 1% in 2019, the number of riders in Kansas fell when compared to 2018.According to numbers released Tuesday by Amtrak, there were 46,482 boardings or detrainings in Kansas for the Chief compared with 49,447 in 2018. Only two of the six stops in Kansas saw an increase in passenger activity, Dodge City and Lawrence. Newton was once again the busiest station. The station saw 13,764 passengers compared with 15,219 in 2018. Hutchinson was the least-used station in Kansas with just 4,059 passengers coming or going compared with 4,415 the previous year.Some of the drop off may be attributed to the fires in New Mexico over the summer, which limited some of the Boy Scout camping activity at Philmont Scout Ranch near Raton. Most of those scout groups travel to New Mexico on the Chief.

Fewer Kansans use Amtrak in 2019

HUTCHINSON Kan. — Kansas State Fair officials are once again warning grandstand concert buyers to beware of third-party ticket sellers.

Fraudulent websites have popped up selling Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand tickets for teen ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, according to the fair’s Marketing Director Amy Bickel.

“Ticket sales for Darci Lynne just started a few days ago, but already several websites are offering our concert tickets — which they may or may not have — at highly inflated prices,” Bickel said.

Bickel said one woman has already called saying she purchased floor seats — priced through the fair at $65 — at $100 each through a third-party site. She noticed something was wrong when the tickets she was emailed had someone else’s name on them.

“Etix, our ticket partner, is the only legitimate online ticket seller for the Kansas State Fair,” Bickel said.

Fair patrons can purchase tickets by stopping by the Administration Building at 2000 N. Poplar St. or by visiting <a href="http://etix.com">etix.com</a>. As a safety precaution, Etix and the fair allow patrons to only purchase 10 tickets at a time. The fair also has decided to put a 300-mile radius on purchasers who can print tickets at home. Those who buy beyond this distance can pick their tickets up at Will Call or call the fair’s ticket office to secure seats.

The 2020 Kansas State Fair is Sept. 11-20. Darci Lynne will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets went on sale Dec. 6. Fair officials are still finalizing the remaining grandstand acts. The fair’s entire Nex-Tech Wireless Concert Series will be announced this spring.

·        When buying online, make sure you are buying from the fair’s secured site through ticket partner Etix. Customers can also purchase tickets at the fair’s Administration Building. 

·        Don’t be fooled by secondary, unsecured sites that imply affiliation with the Kansas State Fair by using photos of the venue and images of grandstand seating or information about upcoming shows.

· The fair’s official website is <a href="http://www.kansasstatefair.com">www.kansasstatefair.com</a>. Click on “Buy Tickets” for concerts, gate admission and ticket packages.

·        If you hear a show is sold out, confirm it first with the ticket office.

·        You shouldn’t pay more than the face value, but re-sale is legal. Research to see if you’re paying too much.

·        If you are scammed, report it to Kansas State Fair officials.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON Kan. — Kansas State Fair officials are once again warning grandstand concert buyers to beware of third-party ticket sellers.Fraudulent websites have popped up selling Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand tickets for teen ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, according to the fair’s Marketing Director Amy Bickel.“Ticket sales for Darci Lynne just started a few days ago, but already several websites are offering our concert tickets — which they may or may not have — at highly inflated prices,” Bickel said.Bickel said one woman has already called saying she purchased floor seats — priced through the fair at $65 — at $100 each through a third-party site. She noticed something was wrong when the tickets she was emailed had someone else’s name on them.“Etix, our ticket partner, is the only legitimate online ticket seller for the Kansas State Fair,” Bickel said.Fair patrons can purchase tickets by stopping by the Administration Building at 2000 N. Poplar St. or by visiting <a href="http://etix.com">etix.com</a>. As a safety precaution, Etix and the fair allow patrons to only purchase 10 tickets at a time. The fair also has decided to put a 300-mile radius on purchasers who can print tickets at home. Those who buy beyond this distance can pick their tickets up at Will Call or call the fair’s ticket office to secure seats.The 2020 Kansas State Fair is Sept. 11-20. Darci Lynne will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets went on sale Dec. 6. Fair officials are still finalizing the remaining grandstand acts. The fair’s entire Nex-Tech Wireless Concert Series will be announced this spring.Safe ticket purchasing tips:· When buying online, make sure you are buying from the fair’s secured site through ticket partner Etix. Customers can also purchase tickets at the fair’s Administration Building. · Don’t be fooled by secondary, unsecured sites that imply affiliation with the Kansas State Fair by using photos of the venue and images of grandstand seating or information about upcoming shows.· The fair’s official website is <a href="http://www.kansasstatefair.com">www.kansasstatefair.com</a>. Click on “Buy Tickets” for concerts, gate admission and ticket packages.· If you hear a show is sold out, confirm it first with the ticket office.· You shouldn’t pay more than the face value, but re-sale is legal. Research to see if you’re paying too much.· If you are scammed, report it to Kansas State Fair officials.

State Fair issues warning about ticket scams

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Chamber's monthly breakfast is Wednesday at the Atrium Conference Center starting at 7 a.m.

This month’s sponsor is Clayworks. The featured speaker Wednesday will be Selena Skorman, who is Executive Director of the Plaza District in Oklahoma City. She will be talking about the arts and public art. Local artist Brady Scott will follow with comments about local art.

Cost to attend is $12 for members and $22 for non-members. For more information, contact Belinda McClanahan at 620-622-3391 or register at <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipBreakfast%20%20Sponsored%20by%20The%20Clayworks%20at%20Disability%20Supports-6169/details">hutchchamber.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Chamber's monthly breakfast is Wednesday at the Atrium Conference Center starting at 7 a.m.This month’s sponsor is Clayworks. The featured speaker Wednesday will be Selena Skorman, who is Executive Director of the Plaza District in Oklahoma City. She will be talking about the arts and public art. Local artist Brady Scott will follow with comments about local art.Cost to attend is $12 for members and $22 for non-members. For more information, contact Belinda McClanahan at 620-622-3391 or register at <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipBreakfast%20%20Sponsored%20by%20The%20Clayworks%20at%20Disability%20Supports-6169/details">hutchchamber.com</a>.

Chamber breakfast to hear about public art

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A woman arrested in connection with a massage business that may have been offering sexual favors has been bound over for trial.

Yu Jun Fang, 54, was charged with promoting the sale of sexual relations and maintaining an establishment that promoted the sale of sexual relations. 

The Hutchinson Police Department’s Repeat Offender Unit and Detective Division served a search warrant in September at The Spring Spa, 1509 N. Lorraine St. This came after authorities received numerous reports of sexual acts being offered as part of the service.

An undercover operation was conducted and a detective was offered a sexual act, which he declined. The offer confirmed previous reports.

During a search of the building, officers located numerous items consistent with prostitution. 

With her bound over for trial, she will be arraigned on the charges Jan. 6. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A woman arrested in connection with a massage business that may have been offering sexual favors has been bound over for trial.Yu Jun Fang, 54, was charged with promoting the sale of sexual relations and maintaining an establishment that promoted the sale of sexual relations. The Hutchinson Police Department’s Repeat Offender Unit and Detective Division served a search warrant in September at The Spring Spa, 1509 N. Lorraine St. This came after authorities received numerous reports of sexual acts being offered as part of the service.An undercover operation was conducted and a detective was offered a sexual act, which he declined. The offer confirmed previous reports.During a search of the building, officers located numerous items consistent with prostitution. With her bound over for trial, she will be arraigned on the charges Jan. 6.

Woman arrested in prostitution case bound over for trial

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575913703761.jpeg">HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two men suspected in a shooting that left one man in serious condition at a Wichita hospital in April entered a plea Monday morning. Marc Chambers was taken by private vehicle and left at the hospital by Johnathan Kelly. He was later taken to a Wichita hospital.&nbsp; Kelly admitted the weapon belonged to him, but said it was another man, Nalica McKinnley, who fired the shot. Kelly entered a plea Monday to criminal possession of a firearm and interference with law enforcement. He will be sentenced next month.&nbsp; McKinnley is expected to enter a plea in the case as well. He faces a charge of aggravated battery after admitting he fired the shotgun that wounded Chambers. The shooting occurred at a home at 1517 E. 3rd.&nbsp;

1 suspect in April shooting enters pleas

NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Public Works says the bridge on Herren Road that crosses Salt Fork Creek just west of Nickerson is open again. 

The span located between 17th and 30th avenues has been closed since an overweight truck caused significant damage to the span this past summer.

The damage was caused by a contractor doing pipeline work across the county.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Public Works says the bridge on Herren Road that crosses Salt Fork Creek just west of Nickerson is open again. The span located between 17th and 30th avenues has been closed since an overweight truck caused significant damage to the span this past summer.The damage was caused by a contractor doing pipeline work across the county.

Herren Road between 17th and 30th open

MOUNT HOPE, Kan. — One person is in critical condition after a box truck slammed into the trailer of a semi near Mount Hope this afternoon. 

The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. at K-96 and 101st Street North. Traffic is reduced to one lane in both directions.

Update: 1 injured in truck-semi accident near Mount Hope

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575906179982.png">HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department has taken a few reports of porch piracy during this Christmas season, but for the most part, it has been quiet. Still, there are many things you can do to stay safe and protect your home.&nbsp; When shopping, park in a well-lit and well-traveled area. Always be aware of your surroundings. It is always a good idea to lock your goodies in the trunk. Don't leave them visible to anyone. One of the things many are unaware of is the information you can give to thieves on social media. Be careful what you share, whether it’s your travel plans or the gifts you received. You never know who is taking note of that. Check your privacy settings to control who can see what. Keep in mind that when a friend likes or comments on a post, others may see it as well. Don’t let mail or newspapers build up if you’re heading out of town. Ask a friend or family member to collect your mail or ask the post office to hold it until you’re back. Get to know your neighbors. Neighbors are a great resource and sometimes the best security system. And, of course, if you are going to celebrate Christmas with a party, make arrangements for a designated driver before you go out celebrating the holiday season. Never drink and drive.

HPD offers some helpful tips this Christmas season

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575928479287.png">Pike photo Wyandotte County KANSAS CITY, KAN. -&nbsp;A Kansas City, Kan., who barricaded himself in an apartment when police responded to a call of a domestic disturbance, was sentenced Monday to 94 months in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister. Nikko D. Pike,&nbsp;38, Kansas City, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. In his plea, he admitted that on April 2, 2017, he was involved in a domestic disturbance with a woman. During the argument he discharged a .40-caliber Smith &amp; Wesson that required the victim to seek treatment in an emergency room at University of Kansas Medical Center. When officers arrived, they saw Pike with a gun protruding from his pocket. Pike barricaded himself in an apartment before surrendering to police. Police found the pistol hidden a child's bedroom closet. At the time of the crime, Pike was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of a prior felony conviction. He was convicted in Wyandotte County District Court in 2009 on a charge of aggravated battery.

Police found Kan. felon's handgun hidden in child's closet

KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) —&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;City Zoo is home for eight fluffy new macaroni penguin chicks.

Zookeepers are raising the chicks by hand, which includes giving each of them up to six feedings a day of a mixture of herring, krill and vitamins.

The food is working, as the chicks continue to gain weight, the zoo said. They averaged only 92 grams at birth but are gaining 10% to 15% of their body weight every day. They'll eventually grow to be about 10 pounds and 2 feet tall.

The chicks are expected to go on exhibit at the zoo in the next few weeks.

Macaroni penguins are listed as vulnerable to extinction. They get their name from the the bright yellow crest of feathers above their eyes because in the 18th century, a gentleman who wore flashy feathers in his cap was known as a “macaroni,” the zoo said.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) —&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;City Zoo is home for eight fluffy new macaroni penguin chicks.Zookeepers are raising the chicks by hand, which includes giving each of them up to six feedings a day of a mixture of herring, krill and vitamins.The food is working, as the chicks continue to gain weight, the zoo said. They averaged only 92 grams at birth but are gaining 10% to 15% of their body weight every day. They'll eventually grow to be about 10 pounds and 2 feet tall.The chicks are expected to go on exhibit at the zoo in the next few weeks.Macaroni penguins are listed as vulnerable to extinction. They get their name from the the bright yellow crest of feathers above their eyes because in the 18th century, a gentleman who wore flashy feathers in his cap was known as a “macaroni,” the zoo said.Zookeepers are raising the chicks by hand, which includes giving each of them up to six feedings a day of a mixture of herring, krill and vitamins.The food is working, as the chicks continue to gain weight, the zoo said. They averaged only 92 grams at birth but are gaining 10% to 15% of their body weight every day. They'll eventually grow to be about 10 pounds and 2 feet tall.The chicks are expected to go on exhibit at the zoo in the next few weeks.Macaroni penguins are listed as vulnerable to extinction. They get their name from the the bright yellow crest of feathers above their eyes because in the 18th century, a gentleman who wore flashy feathers in his cap was known as a “macaroni,” the zoo said.

8 macaroni penguins hatch at Kansas City Zoo

TOPEKA, KAN. (AP) — THE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;State Board of Education is encouraging the state's local public school districts to prohibit vaping and to include staff and any visitors at school activities in the ban along with students.

The Kansas City Star reports that the board unanimously approved a policy Tuesday calling for districts to prohibit students and staff from using, possessing or promoting vape pens and other tobacco products on school property, in school vehicles or at activities.

The policy also calls for banning parents, volunteers, contractors and vendors from using tobacco products and e-cigarettes on school-owned property, in school vehicles and at school-sponsored activities, programs or events.

The federal Centers for Disease Control has linked vaping to almost 2,300 cases of lung injuries and nearly 50 deaths across the nation, including two in Kansas.

Many school Kansas districts already prohibit the use of e-cigarettes on school property. But Kansas Department of Education program consultant Mark Thompson told the board that he would be surprised if more than a handful of districts had as comprehensive a policy as the one it approved.

TOPEKA, KAN. (AP) — THE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;State Board of Education is encouraging the state's local public school districts to prohibit vaping and to include staff and any visitors at school activities in the ban along with students.The Kansas City Star reports that the board unanimously approved a policy Tuesday calling for districts to prohibit students and staff from using, possessing or promoting vape pens and other tobacco products on school property, in school vehicles or at activities.The policy also calls for banning parents, volunteers, contractors and vendors from using tobacco products and e-cigarettes on school-owned property, in school vehicles and at school-sponsored activities, programs or events.The federal Centers for Disease Control has linked vaping to almost 2,300 cases of lung injuries and nearly 50 deaths across the nation, including two in Kansas.Many school Kansas districts already prohibit the use of e-cigarettes on school property. But Kansas Department of Education program consultant Mark Thompson told the board that he would be surprised if more than a handful of districts had as comprehensive a policy as the one it approved.

Kansas board urges schools to ban vaping, even for visitors

CONCORDIA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents are serving several search warrants as part of an investigation into the Cloud County Sheriff's Office.

KBI spokeswoman Melissa Underwood said warrants were being served Tuesday at homes in Concordia and the Cloud County Law Enforcement Center.

The investigation began in June. Underwood said the investigation involves allegations of criminal misconduct against sheriff's office employees but no other details have been released.

No one has been arrested but Underwood said the serving of search warrants is a “significant development” in the case.

The Cloud County Jail is closed to visitors as a result of the investigation.

CONCORDIA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents are serving several search warrants as part of an investigation into the Cloud County Sheriff's Office.KBI spokeswoman Melissa Underwood said warrants were being served Tuesday at homes in Concordia and the Cloud County Law Enforcement Center.The investigation began in June. Underwood said the investigation involves allegations of criminal misconduct against sheriff's office employees but no other details have been released.No one has been arrested but Underwood said the serving of search warrants is a “significant development” in the case.The Cloud County Jail is closed to visitors as a result of the investigation.

KBI serves warrants in Cloud County investigation

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Two people were injured when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle Tuesday in Independence.

The collision occurred shortly after Amtrak's Missouri River Runner, which travels between St. Louis and Kansas City, left the Independence station on the way to Kansas City, police said.

Witnesses told police the car's driver stopped briefly when the safety barriers came down over the crossing for a train to pass but then drove around the barriers and tried to outrun the train, Independence police Maj. Ed Turner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article238240219.html">told</a>&nbsp;The Kansas City Star.

The train hit the back of the car, which slid and hit another vehicle.

Turner said he did not know the condition of the two people injured in the crash.

Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said the train was not seriously damaged and would continue on its route as soon as the tracks are cleared.

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 </figure>INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Two people were injured when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle Tuesday in Independence.The collision occurred shortly after Amtrak's Missouri River Runner, which travels between St. Louis and Kansas City, left the Independence station on the way to Kansas City, police said.Witnesses told police the car's driver stopped briefly when the safety barriers came down over the crossing for a train to pass but then drove around the barriers and tried to outrun the train, Independence police Maj. Ed Turner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article238240219.html">told</a>&nbsp;The Kansas City Star.The train hit the back of the car, which slid and hit another vehicle.No one in the train was injured.Turner said he did not know the condition of the two people injured in the crash.Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said the train was not seriously damaged and would continue on its route as soon as the tracks are cleared.

Two injured after Amtrak trains hits car near Kansas City

2nd deadly shooting outside Kan. motel this month

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575910168611.png">Skimmer found on a bank ATM in Salina in 2015 SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a skimmer was found Sunday on an ATM at Sunflower bank, 2450 South 9th in Salina over the weekend, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester Authorities urged people to check their accounts and report any suspicious activity to the police and the bank. Police are waiting for video from Sunflower Bank to see if they could determine who placed the skimmer on the ATM. ----------SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a skimmer was found on a bank ATM in Salina over the weekend, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus. Police have not released the name of the bank or location. Check the post for for additional details as they become available.

Update: Card skimmer found on Sunflower Bank ATM in Salina

By John Hanna<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575500685589.png">(The UPS store Watkins lists as his mailing address-google image) TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas congressman who is being investigated by local authorities for listing a UPS Inc. store as his residence in registering to vote has changed his registration to name a Topeka apartment complex as his home. Republican Rep. Steve Watkins is still listing the UPS store in southwest Topeka as his mailing address after naming an apartment complex about 2 miles to the north as his residence in&nbsp;<a href="https://apdocs.inside.ap.org/documents/150764-new-watkins-registration-12-06-19.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 86, 135);">a registration form</a>&nbsp;dated Friday. The Associated Press obtained a copy Monday through an open records request filed with the Shawnee County election commissioner's office.Some Republicans in Watkins' eastern Kansas district already are trying to oust him. The freshman congressman faces a challenge in the GOP primary in August 2020 from State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, who jumped into the race after former GOP Gov. Jeff Colyer urged him to do so. The Shawnee County sheriff's department&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6bfc7a9c9e7834cf4ccc03f60c6688ed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 86, 135);">is investigating</a>&nbsp;whether Watkins broke state elections laws by listing the UPS store as his residence on a form he filed in late August and voting in the Nov. 5 election. Watkins' ballot included a City Council race, and the apartment complex is outside that council district.Watkins spokesman Dylan Jones has said listing the UPS store as Watkins' residence was an inadvertent mistake.His new registration form leaves blank a box for saying when the residence at the apartment complex was established, and Jones has not responded to messages from the AP seeking his move-in date. The form also doesn't list an apartment number. The sheriff's office did not immediately return a telephone message seeking an update on its investigation. It would turn its findings over to Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay. Both Kagay and Sheriff Brian Hill also are Republicans.

Kansas GOP lawmaker facing probe changes voter registration

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575930225538.png"> <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575930147504.png">Loretta Wilhelm&nbsp;and Joseph Ciavarella photo Cole Co. Sheriff JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A couple is accused of repeatedly locking a 9-year-old boy in a closet without food and water for hours at a time and only letting him out to eat in the mornings. Cole County authorities said Joseph Ciaveralla, 52, and Loretta Wilhelm, 34, of Columbia, were charged Saturday after an investigation by the Missouri Division of Family Support. Ciavarella is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Wilhelm is charged with abuse or neglect of a child.&nbsp;Ciavarella is the father of the child and Wilhelm is the man's fiancee. They were living together with five children.A probable cause statement said the abuse was believed to have occurred between Jan. 1, 2018, and Nov. 1.The state investigation led to the children being removed from the home.According to the statement, witnesses told investigators the child was once locked in the close for two days without food or water, and received only noodles and ravioli when he was allowed to eat.Ciavarella told authorities he didn't know about the alleged abuse because he worked nights. Wilhelm also denied the allegations.Online records don't identify lawyers for the two defendants.

Couple accused of locking child in a closet for hours

COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are seeking any leads about several mail thefts that apparently occurred during the weekend in southwest Arkansas City. Just after 4a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Sixth Street for a report of mail lying in the roadway, according to a media release. They found numerous pieces of mail belong to area residents at that location. Further investigation determined mail had been removed from mailboxes at seven area houses and some of the mail had been opened, as well. Arkansas City residents are encouraged to check the mail daily and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Arkansas City Police Department at (620) 441-4444.

Police find mail taken from boxes at 7 Kansas homes

BUHLER, Kan. - The Hutchinson High School Basketball teams will open the new 2019-2020 season on the road at Buhler tonight for &nbsp;non-conference games. &nbsp;It is the season openers for both schools.

Catch all the action with the Eagle Radio Sports crew comprised of Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccaratto on KWBW Radio 1450 am/98.5 fm as well as on the Salthawk Sports Network at salthawksports@youtube.com

Girls tip off is at 6 pm with the Boys game to follow around 7:30 pm.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. - The Hutchinson High School Basketball teams will open the new 2019-2020 season on the road at Buhler tonight for &nbsp;non-conference games. &nbsp;It is the season openers for both schools.Catch all the action with the Eagle Radio Sports crew comprised of Glen Grunwald and Dan Naccaratto on KWBW Radio 1450 am/98.5 fm as well as on the Salthawk Sports Network at salthawksports@youtube.comGirls tip off is at 6 pm with the Boys game to follow around 7:30 pm.Due to Video Operator Illness, the camera will be&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/NyfpbRwuB9k">GIRLS GAME ON YOUTUBE</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://radio.securenetsystem.net">AUDIO ONLY</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NyfpbRwuB9k" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><a href="https://youtu.be/NHMiW9UA3MM">BOYS GAME ON YOUTUBE</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://tunein.com/radio/KWBW-1450-s26216/">AUDIO ONLY</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHMiW9UA3MM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

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Jayhawks'&nbsp;Udoka Azubuike.&nbsp;Photo courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://kuathletics.com/">kuathletics.com</a>

LAWRENCE –&nbsp;No. 2/3 Kansas (7-1) will take the court at Allen Fieldhouse for the final time in 2019 when the Milwaukee Panthers (5-4) come to Lawrence on Tuesday. The Jayhawks and Panthers are slated to tip off from Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. (CT) on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Dave Armstrong (play-by-play), Chris Piper (analyst) and Kennetra Pulliams (reporter) will call the action.

Under head coach Bill Self, Kansas won the only meeting with Milwaukee, 73-62, on Dec. 22, 2004, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo. Milwaukee was coached by Bruce Pearl. Kansas All-America Wayne Simien injured his thumb the game before and did not play in the contest. Keith Langford paced Kansas with 21 points, while Alex Galindo added 14 and Russell Robinson 12 in the victory. Point guard Aaron Miles led KU with eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.

Kansas continues is homestand when it plays host to Kansas City in the Jayhawk Shootout at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday at 7 p.m. (Central). The game will be televised on Big 12 NOW on ESPN+.&nbsp;

Kansas is 7-0 all-time against Kansas City with the last meeting a KU 105-62 win on Dec. 6, 2016, in Allen Fieldhouse.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jayhawks'&nbsp;Udoka Azubuike.&nbsp;Photo courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://kuathletics.com/">kuathletics.com</a>LAWRENCE –&nbsp;No. 2/3 Kansas (7-1) will take the court at Allen Fieldhouse for the final time in 2019 when the Milwaukee Panthers (5-4) come to Lawrence on Tuesday. The Jayhawks and Panthers are slated to tip off from Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. (CT) on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Dave Armstrong (play-by-play), Chris Piper (analyst) and Kennetra Pulliams (reporter) will call the action.TIPOFF<ol>
 <li>No. 2/3 Kansas takes a seven-game winning streak into its Dec. 10 battle against Milwaukee. KU has tallied a winning streak of 8-games or more 21 times during the Bill Self.</li><li>The Jayhawks are looking to become just the second NCAA DI team to claim 300 wins during this decade. KU sits at 299-67 in the 2010s, good for a .817 win percentage. The figure trails only Gonzaga (304-54, .849) and makes Kansas the second-winningest program since Jan. 1, 2010.</li><li>KU will play its 158th and final contest in Allen Fieldhouse in this decade on Tuesday. The Jayhawks have amassed a record of 150-7 (95.5 percent) on James Naismith Court during the 2010s.</li><li>The Jayhawks are coming off their eighth-straight win against a ranked foe in Allen Fieldhouse after defeating No. 20/21 Colorado, 72-58, on Dec. 7. The Jayhawks are 45-6 (88.2 percent) versus ranked foes in Allen Fieldhouse in the Bill Self era.</li><li>Kansas has won 12-straight games against non-conference foes in Allen Fieldhouse dating back to the 2017-18 season. KU is 126-5 (96.2 percent) versus non-league foes in Allen Fieldhouse in the Bill Self era.</li><li>KU is 4-0 in Allen Fieldhouse this season and has a 25-game homecourt winning streak, which is third-longest active nationally behind Tennessee (31) and Gonzaga (28). VCU is fourth at 18.</li><li>Kansas ranks fourth nationally in field goal percentage at 52.0 percent. KU is one of only 16 teams shooting above 50 percent in 2019-20.</li><li>Senior Udoka Azubuike leads the nation in field goal percentage at 80.3 percent. Azubuike also led the nation in 2017-18 at 77.0 percent.</li><li>Azubuike has a career 75.3 field goal percentage (341-for-453). The NCAA career record for field goal percentage (min. 400 attempts and four made per game) is 67.8 by Steve Johnson of Oregon State (1977-81).</li><li>Sophomore guard Devon Dotson leads the Big 12 in scoring at 19.5 points per game. He is vying to be the second-straight Jayhawk and fifth overall to lead the Big 12 in scoring as Dedric Lawson averaged 19.4 ppg in 2018-19.</li><li>KU is ranked No. 2 in the Dec. 9 Associated Press top-25. KU has been ranked in each of the last 206 AP polls, the longest streak in the nation. The Jayhawks have also been inside the top-10 in 91 of the last 106 AP polls.</li>
 </ol>THE KU-MILWAUKEE SERIESUnder head coach Bill Self, Kansas won the only meeting with Milwaukee, 73-62, on Dec. 22, 2004, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo. Milwaukee was coached by Bruce Pearl. Kansas All-America Wayne Simien injured his thumb the game before and did not play in the contest. Keith Langford paced Kansas with 21 points, while Alex Galindo added 14 and Russell Robinson 12 in the victory. Point guard Aaron Miles led KU with eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.UP NEXTKansas continues is homestand when it plays host to Kansas City in the Jayhawk Shootout at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday at 7 p.m. (Central). The game will be televised on Big 12 NOW on ESPN+.&nbsp;Kansas is 7-0 all-time against Kansas City with the last meeting a KU 105-62 win on Dec. 6, 2016, in Allen Fieldhouse.&nbsp;

KU welcomes Milwaukee to Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 8, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking:

Others receiving votes: Utah St. 160, Washington 144, Purdue 130, Indiana 13, Marquette 11, Liberty 9, Saint Mary's (Cal) 8,&nbsp;Texas 6, Florida 5, Penn St. 5, Georgetown 4, Richmond 3,&nbsp;West Virginia 3, LSU 2, DePaul 1, Duquesne 1, VCU 1.

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 8, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking:Record	Pts	Prv1. Louisville (55) 9-0 1591 12. Kansas (4)	7-1	1486	23. Ohio St. (5) 9-0 1464 64. Maryland 10-0 1428 35. Michigan 8-1 1286 46. Gonzaga 10-1 1235 97. Duke 9-1 1232 108. Kentucky 7-1 1170 89. Virginia 8-1 1060 510. Oregon 7-2 905 1311. Baylor	7-1	872	1812. Auburn 8-0 836 1413. Memphis 8-1 756 1514. Dayton 7-1 672 1915. Arizona 9-1 654 1216. Michigan St. 6-3 637 1117. North Carolina 6-3 615 718. Butler 9-0 529 2419. Tennessee 7-1 455 2120. Villanova 7-2 285 2321. Florida St. 8-2 253 1722. Seton Hall 6-3 250 1623. Xavier 9-1 216 —24. Colorado 7-1 210 2025. San Diego St. 10-0 197 —Others receiving votes: Utah St. 160, Washington 144, Purdue 130, Indiana 13, Marquette 11, Liberty 9, Saint Mary's (Cal) 8,&nbsp;Texas 6, Florida 5, Penn St. 5, Georgetown 4, Richmond 3,&nbsp;West Virginia 3, LSU 2, DePaul 1, Duquesne 1, VCU 1.

Kansas remains 2nd in AP Top 25 Poll

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles own a share of first-place in the NFC East after erasing a 17-3 halftime deficit against the lowly New York Giants.

Carson Wentz tossed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in overtime to lead the Eagles to a 23-17 win over the Giants. Wentz threw for 325 yards and a pair of TDs, including a 5-yard toss to Ertz to tie it at 17-17 with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter.

Ertz racked up 91 yards on nine receptions for the Eagles, who played the second half without receiver Alshon Jeffery because of a foot injury.

Eli Manning looked good in the second quarter of his first start since Week 2, leading three scoring drives that put New York ahead by two touchdowns. Manning finished 15 of 30 for 203 yards, but he couldn't prevent the 2-11 Giants from suffering their team record-tying ninth straight loss.

The 6-7 Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak and moved into a first-place tie with Dallas. Philadelphia captures the division if it wins its final three games, including a matchup with Dallas in Week 16.

Pats say videotaping of Bengals wasn't intentional

UNDATED (AP) — The New England Patriots have acknowledged that a video crew working for the team shot the Cincinnati Bengals sideline during Sunday's game at Cleveland. Any videotaping of a sideline by another team is a violation of league rules that echoed the team's 2007 Spygate scandal.

The Patriots said on their website that a three-person crew for a web series titled "Do Your Job" "inappropriately filmed the field from the press box" as part of a feature on the scouting department. The filming took place "without specific knowledge of league rules," according to the team statement. 

The Pats also said that while it was granted credentials for the crew from the Browns, their failure to inform the Bengals and the NFL was an unintended oversight. When confronted, the team said the crew "immediately turned over all footage to the league and cooperated fully."

— The Dallas Cowboys have waived struggling kicker Brett Maher and replaced him with eight-year veteran Kai Forbath. Maher is the only kicker in NFL history with three field goals of at least 60 yards. But the Cowboys couldn't count on him for the shorter ones that are often more critical. 

— Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will finish this season on injured reserve with an injured left knee. The Colts say Vinatieri will have surgery for an injury he attempted to play through all season. He missed a league-high 14 kicks this year, including six extra points.

— Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is out for the season, according to coach Matt Nagy. Smith suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. 

— Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley and cornerback Desmond Trufant will miss the rest of the season after getting hurt in a win over Carolina. Coach Dan Quinn confirms that both players are done for the year and are expected to make full recoveries.

UNDATED (AP) — The Boston Celtics' starting front court is back to full health with the return of Gordon Hayward for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Gordon Hayward had 14 points and the Celtics remained unbeaten at home with a 110-88 victory over the sinking Cavs. He was in action for the first time since breaking a hand in a game Nov. 9. 

Hayward also had five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes.

Kemba Walker led Boston's balanced scoring with 22 points, while Jaylen Brown furnished 20 points and seven rebounds. Jayson Tatum added 19 points with 11 boards for the Celtics, who have won four in a row overall and are 10-0 at TD Bank Garden.

The Cavaliers have lost seven straight games and 13 of 14.

— The Bucks ran their winning streak to 15 games as Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH'-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON'-poh) delivered 32 points and 15 rebounds in a 110-101 victory over the Magic. Khris Middleton scored 20 points and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench as Milwaukee ended Orlando's four-game win streak.

— Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kim) finished with 22 points and Norman Powell furnished six of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors hung on to end a three-game skid, 93-92 at Chicago. Zack LaVine (lah-VEEN') had 20 points for the Bulls before going scoreless in the second half, including a missed runner in the closing seconds.

— Paul George scored 36 points in his first trip to Indianapolis with the Clippers and Montrezl (MAHN'-trehz) Harrell added 26 to power Los Angeles past the Pacers, 110-99. Booed repeatedly early in the game, George finished with a season-high seven 3-pointers as the Clippers won for the fourth time in five games.

— Nemanja Bjelica (neh-MAHN'-yah bee-ah-LEETS'-ah) drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Sacramento past the Rockets, 119-118. Buddy Hield (heeld) had 26 points to lead the Kings, who had six players score in double figures as they won their second straight since a three-game skid.

— Devin Booker scored 26 points and Kelly Oubre (OO'-bray) Jr. added 24 on his 24th birthday to lead the Suns' 125-109 verdict over the Timberwolves. Ricky Rubio finished with 16 points and 14 assists to help Phoenix stop a four-game home losing streak. 

— The Thunder earned a 104-90 win over the Jazz as Dennis Schroder (SHROO'-dur) scored 27 points off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 20 points and Chris Paul added 16 with seven assists to help Oklahoma City deal Utah its sixth loss in eight games.

— Derrick Rose provided 17 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a 14-foot jumper in the lane with 0.3 seconds left to send the Pistons to a 105-103 win over the Pelicans. Rose scored 11 of Detroit's first 13 points in the final period for a 92-84 lead before New Orleans rallied to tie it.

— Ja Morant returned to Grizzlies' lineup and scored 26 points to lead a 110-102 victory over the Warriors. Dillon Brooks added 17 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 as Memphis won for just the second time in 11 games.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Houston Rockets won't get a do-over after officials wrongly disallowed a slam dunk by James Harden in a double-overtime loss to the Spurs. 

The NBA has denied the Rockets' protest of last Tuesday's game, which the Spurs won 135-133. A successful protest would result in part of the game being replayed. The league said it has disciplined the officials who got the call wrong and botched the aftermath by not allowing Houston to challenge the ruling.

NEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young join LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists. 

Burrow is the clear front-runner to win the Heisman on Saturday night in New York after a record-breaking season, leading the 13-0 Tigers to the top seed in the College Football Playoff. LSU hasn't produced a Heisman winner since Billy Cannon in 1959.

Fields and Young are the first teammates to be finalists since Oklahoma had quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook at the Heisman ceremony in 2016.

Hurts is the third Oklahoma quarterback in the last four seasons to be a Heisman finalist, including the last two winners in Kyler Murray and Mayfield.

— Ohio State defensive end Chase Young won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation's top college defensive player. Young recorded 16 1/2 sacks and forcing six fumbles in 10 games for the Buckeyes.

— Ex-South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley says he's headed to Utah for his final college season. He will graduate from South Carolina this week, meaning he will be immediately eligible to play. Bentley started 33 games for the Gamecocks, throwing for 7,527 yards, 55 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.

— South Florida has hired Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott to become the Bulls' next head coach. Scott was hired as wide receivers coach by Clemson in 2008 and quickly became recruiting coordinator, too. He was elevated to co-offensive coordinator in 2015, though quarterbacks coach Tony Elliott has handled play-calling.

UNDATED (AP) — World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is staying with the Washington Nationals. 

Strasburg has agreed to a record $245 million, seven-year contract. The deal is the highest for a pitcher in total dollars and average annual value at $35 million. The largest contract for a pitcher had been David Price's $217 million, seven-year deal with Boston that began in 2016. 

The 31-year-old Strasburg was drafted by Washington first overall in 2009 and has spent his entire career with the Nationals. 

He was 18-6 with a 3.32 ERA this season, topping 30 starts for the second time in his career and leading the NL with 209 innings. Strasburg was sensational in the postseason, going 5-0 with a 1.98 ERA in five postseason starts and one relief outing. Two of those victories came in the World Series against the Astros.

— The Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler have finalized their five-year, $118 million, five-year contract. The 29-year-old stays in the NL East after spending his first seven seasons with the New York Mets. He was 11-8 with a 3.96 ERA last season after going 12-7 with a 3.31 ERA in 2018. 

— Left-hander Alex Claudio has agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee. Claudio led the majors with 83 appearances this year, going 2-2 with a 4.06 ERA in 62 innings for the Brewers.

— A former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. Pete Frates (FRAY'-teez) was 34. The challenge has raised about $220 million worldwide, including $115 million alone for the Washington-based ALS Association.

UNDATED (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled this season after winning a playoff series for the first time in team history last spring. But the Jackets were good enough to beat the NHL's top club on Monday.

Cam Atkinson scored twice and the Blue Jackets ended a four-game losing streak by knocking off the Capitals, 5-2 in Washington. Ryan Murray, Riley Nash and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored for the Jackets, who pumped 19 shots on Braden Holtby in the first period.

Joonas Korpisalo (YOH'-nuhs kohr-pih-SA'-loh) faced only six shots in the opening 20 minutes but finished with 37 saves as the Caps attempted to mount a comeback.

Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kihn) and Tom Wilson had third-period goals for the Capitals, who ended a six-game winning streak.

The Senators also pulled off a surprise by downing the Bruins, 5-2 in Ottawa. Anthony Duclair had two goals and an assist, and Chris Tierney scored once while collecting three points.

The Bruins remain three points behind Washington for the NHL's overall lead.

— Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period and Josh Bailey provided the game-winner with a short-handed, breakaway goal as the Islanders dumped the Lightning, 5-1. Bailey and Anders Lee each had a goal and an assist to back an outstanding performance by Semyon Varlamov (SEHM'-yahn vahr-LAH'-mahv), who stopped 31 shots in New York's 20th victory.

— The Flames won their fifth in a row by beating the Avalanche, 5-4 on Sean Monahan's goal 2:09 into overtime. Matthew Tkachuk (kah-CHUHK') had a goal and an assist, and David Rittich (RIH'-tihk) had 28 saves as Calgary stayed unbeaten under interim head coach Geoff Ward.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL Ohio State jumps three spots

UNDATED (AP) — Louisville and Kansas remain atop the Associated Press college basketball Top 25 this week. 

Ohio State jumped three spots to No. 3 after routing then-No. 7 North Carolina and blowing out Penn State. 

Maryland dropped one spot to fourth despite continuing to pile up wins. Michigan slid one spot to round out the top five after its first loss of the season. 

Xavier joined the rankings at No. 22 and San Diego State entered at No. 25.

World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from international sports events over a longstanding doping scandal, but its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors. 

The ruling by the World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee means that Russia's flag, name and anthem will not appear at the Tokyo Games. 

The country also could be stripped of hosting world championships in Olympic sports, although Russia can appeal the decision within 21 days.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

Update on the latest sportsNFL-SCHEDULE-EAGLES/GIANTSEagles knock off Giants in OTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles own a share of first-place in the NFC East after erasing a 17-3 halftime deficit against the lowly New York Giants.Carson Wentz tossed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in overtime to lead the Eagles to a 23-17 win over the Giants. Wentz threw for 325 yards and a pair of TDs, including a 5-yard toss to Ertz to tie it at 17-17 with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter.Ertz racked up 91 yards on nine receptions for the Eagles, who played the second half without receiver Alshon Jeffery because of a foot injury.Eli Manning looked good in the second quarter of his first start since Week 2, leading three scoring drives that put New York ahead by two touchdowns. Manning finished 15 of 30 for 203 yards, but he couldn't prevent the 2-11 Giants from suffering their team record-tying ninth straight loss.The 6-7 Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak and moved into a first-place tie with Dallas. Philadelphia captures the division if it wins its final three games, including a matchup with Dallas in Week 16.NFL-NEWSPats say videotaping of Bengals wasn't intentionalUNDATED (AP) — The New England Patriots have acknowledged that a video crew working for the team shot the Cincinnati Bengals sideline during Sunday's game at Cleveland. Any videotaping of a sideline by another team is a violation of league rules that echoed the team's 2007 Spygate scandal.The Patriots said on their website that a three-person crew for a web series titled "Do Your Job" "inappropriately filmed the field from the press box" as part of a feature on the scouting department. The filming took place "without specific knowledge of league rules," according to the team statement. The Pats also said that while it was granted credentials for the crew from the Browns, their failure to inform the Bengals and the NFL was an unintended oversight. When confronted, the team said the crew "immediately turned over all footage to the league and cooperated fully."In other NFL news:— The Dallas Cowboys have waived struggling kicker Brett Maher and replaced him with eight-year veteran Kai Forbath. Maher is the only kicker in NFL history with three field goals of at least 60 yards. But the Cowboys couldn't count on him for the shorter ones that are often more critical. — Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will finish this season on injured reserve with an injured left knee. The Colts say Vinatieri will have surgery for an injury he attempted to play through all season. He missed a league-high 14 kicks this year, including six extra points.— Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is out for the season, according to coach Matt Nagy. Smith suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. — Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley and cornerback Desmond Trufant will miss the rest of the season after getting hurt in a win over Carolina. Coach Dan Quinn confirms that both players are done for the year and are expected to make full recoveries.NBA-SCHEDULECelts win in Hayward's returnUNDATED (AP) — The Boston Celtics' starting front court is back to full health with the return of Gordon Hayward for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Gordon Hayward had 14 points and the Celtics remained unbeaten at home with a 110-88 victory over the sinking Cavs. He was in action for the first time since breaking a hand in a game Nov. 9. Hayward also had five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes.Kemba Walker led Boston's balanced scoring with 22 points, while Jaylen Brown furnished 20 points and seven rebounds. Jayson Tatum added 19 points with 11 boards for the Celtics, who have won four in a row overall and are 10-0 at TD Bank Garden.The Cavaliers have lost seven straight games and 13 of 14.Checking out Monday's other NBA action:— The Bucks ran their winning streak to 15 games as Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH'-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON'-poh) delivered 32 points and 15 rebounds in a 110-101 victory over the Magic. Khris Middleton scored 20 points and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench as Milwaukee ended Orlando's four-game win streak.— Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kim) finished with 22 points and Norman Powell furnished six of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors hung on to end a three-game skid, 93-92 at Chicago. Zack LaVine (lah-VEEN') had 20 points for the Bulls before going scoreless in the second half, including a missed runner in the closing seconds.— Paul George scored 36 points in his first trip to Indianapolis with the Clippers and Montrezl (MAHN'-trehz) Harrell added 26 to power Los Angeles past the Pacers, 110-99. Booed repeatedly early in the game, George finished with a season-high seven 3-pointers as the Clippers won for the fourth time in five games.— Nemanja Bjelica (neh-MAHN'-yah bee-ah-LEETS'-ah) drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Sacramento past the Rockets, 119-118. Buddy Hield (heeld) had 26 points to lead the Kings, who had six players score in double figures as they won their second straight since a three-game skid.— Devin Booker scored 26 points and Kelly Oubre (OO'-bray) Jr. added 24 on his 24th birthday to lead the Suns' 125-109 verdict over the Timberwolves. Ricky Rubio finished with 16 points and 14 assists to help Phoenix stop a four-game home losing streak. — The Thunder earned a 104-90 win over the Jazz as Dennis Schroder (SHROO'-dur) scored 27 points off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 20 points and Chris Paul added 16 with seven assists to help Oklahoma City deal Utah its sixth loss in eight games.— Derrick Rose provided 17 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including a 14-foot jumper in the lane with 0.3 seconds left to send the Pistons to a 105-103 win over the Pelicans. Rose scored 11 of Detroit's first 13 points in the final period for a 92-84 lead before New Orleans rallied to tie it.— Ja Morant returned to Grizzlies' lineup and scored 26 points to lead a 110-102 victory over the Warriors. Dillon Brooks added 17 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 as Memphis won for just the second time in 11 games.NBA-ROCKETS-PROTESTRockets lose protestNEW YORK (AP) — The Houston Rockets won't get a do-over after officials wrongly disallowed a slam dunk by James Harden in a double-overtime loss to the Spurs. The NBA has denied the Rockets' protest of last Tuesday's game, which the Spurs won 135-133. A successful protest would result in part of the game being replayed. The league said it has disciplined the officials who got the call wrong and botched the aftermath by not allowing Houston to challenge the ruling.COLLEGE FOOTBALL-HEISMAN FINALISTSBurrow, leads Heisman finalistsNEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young join LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists. Burrow is the clear front-runner to win the Heisman on Saturday night in New York after a record-breaking season, leading the 13-0 Tigers to the top seed in the College Football Playoff. LSU hasn't produced a Heisman winner since Billy Cannon in 1959.Fields and Young are the first teammates to be finalists since Oklahoma had quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook at the Heisman ceremony in 2016.Hurts is the third Oklahoma quarterback in the last four seasons to be a Heisman finalist, including the last two winners in Kyler Murray and Mayfield.Also in college football:— Ohio State defensive end Chase Young won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation's top college defensive player. Young recorded 16 1/2 sacks and forcing six fumbles in 10 games for the Buckeyes.— Ex-South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley says he's headed to Utah for his final college season. He will graduate from South Carolina this week, meaning he will be immediately eligible to play. Bentley started 33 games for the Gamecocks, throwing for 7,527 yards, 55 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.— South Florida has hired Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott to become the Bulls' next head coach. Scott was hired as wide receivers coach by Clemson in 2008 and quickly became recruiting coordinator, too. He was elevated to co-offensive coordinator in 2015, though quarterbacks coach Tony Elliott has handled play-calling.MLB-NEWSStrasburg, Nats agree to record dealUNDATED (AP) — World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is staying with the Washington Nationals. Strasburg has agreed to a record $245 million, seven-year contract. The deal is the highest for a pitcher in total dollars and average annual value at $35 million. The largest contract for a pitcher had been David Price's $217 million, seven-year deal with Boston that began in 2016. The 31-year-old Strasburg was drafted by Washington first overall in 2009 and has spent his entire career with the Nationals. He was 18-6 with a 3.32 ERA this season, topping 30 starts for the second time in his career and leading the NL with 209 innings. Strasburg was sensational in the postseason, going 5-0 with a 1.98 ERA in five postseason starts and one relief outing. Two of those victories came in the World Series against the Astros.In other baseball news:— The Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler have finalized their five-year, $118 million, five-year contract. The 29-year-old stays in the NL East after spending his first seven seasons with the New York Mets. He was 11-8 with a 3.96 ERA last season after going 12-7 with a 3.31 ERA in 2018. — Left-hander Alex Claudio has agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee. Claudio led the majors with 83 appearances this year, going 2-2 with a 4.06 ERA in 62 innings for the Brewers.— A former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. Pete Frates (FRAY'-teez) was 34. The challenge has raised about $220 million worldwide, including $115 million alone for the Washington-based ALS Association.NHL-SCHEDULEJackets give Caps fitsUNDATED (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled this season after winning a playoff series for the first time in team history last spring. But the Jackets were good enough to beat the NHL's top club on Monday.Cam Atkinson scored twice and the Blue Jackets ended a four-game losing streak by knocking off the Capitals, 5-2 in Washington. Ryan Murray, Riley Nash and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored for the Jackets, who pumped 19 shots on Braden Holtby in the first period.Joonas Korpisalo (YOH'-nuhs kohr-pih-SA'-loh) faced only six shots in the opening 20 minutes but finished with 37 saves as the Caps attempted to mount a comeback.Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kihn) and Tom Wilson had third-period goals for the Capitals, who ended a six-game winning streak.The Senators also pulled off a surprise by downing the Bruins, 5-2 in Ottawa. Anthony Duclair had two goals and an assist, and Chris Tierney scored once while collecting three points.The Bruins remain three points behind Washington for the NHL's overall lead.Elsewhere on NHL ice:— Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period and Josh Bailey provided the game-winner with a short-handed, breakaway goal as the Islanders dumped the Lightning, 5-1. Bailey and Anders Lee each had a goal and an assist to back an outstanding performance by Semyon Varlamov (SEHM'-yahn vahr-LAH'-mahv), who stopped 31 shots in New York's 20th victory.— The Flames won their fifth in a row by beating the Avalanche, 5-4 on Sean Monahan's goal 2:09 into overtime. Matthew Tkachuk (kah-CHUHK') had a goal and an assist, and David Rittich (RIH'-tihk) had 28 saves as Calgary stayed unbeaten under interim head coach Geoff Ward.COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL Ohio State jumps three spotsUNDATED (AP) — Louisville and Kansas remain atop the Associated Press college basketball Top 25 this week. Ohio State jumped three spots to No. 3 after routing then-No. 7 North Carolina and blowing out Penn State. Maryland dropped one spot to fourth despite continuing to pile up wins. Michigan slid one spot to round out the top five after its first loss of the season. Xavier joined the rankings at No. 22 and San Diego State entered at No. 25.WORLD SPORTS-RUSSIAN-DOPING World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on RussiaLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from international sports events over a longstanding doping scandal, but its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors. The ruling by the World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee means that Russia's flag, name and anthem will not appear at the Tokyo Games. The country also could be stripped of hosting world championships in Olympic sports, although Russia can appeal the decision within 21 days.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	L.A. Clippers	110	Indiana	99Final	Boston	110	Cleveland	88Final	Toronto	93	Chicago	92Final	Sacramento	119	Houston	118Final	Milwaukee	110	Orlando	101Final	Detroit	105	New Orleans	103Final	Phoenix	125	Minnesota	109Final	Oklahoma City	104	Utah	90Final	Memphis	110	Golden State	102___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	N-Y Islanders	5	Tampa Bay	1Final	Columbus	5	Washington	2Final	Ottawa	5	Boston	2Final OT	Calgary	5	Colorado	4___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal OT	Philadelphia	23	N-Y Giants	17___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Washington	at	Charlotte	7 p.m.		Atlanta	at	Miami	8 p.m.		Denver	at	Philadelphia	8 p.m.		New York	at	Portland	10 p.m.___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Florida	7 p.m.		Montreal	at	Pittsburgh	7 p.m.		St. Louis	at	Buffalo	7:30 p.m.		Anaheim	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.		San Jose	at	Nashville	8 p.m.		Detroit	at	Winnipeg	8 p.m.		New Jersey	at	Dallas	8:30 p.m.		Calgary	at	Arizona	9 p.m.		Carolina	at	Edmonton	9 p.m.		Toronto	at	Vancouver	10 p.m.		Chicago	at	Vegas	10 p.m.		N-Y Rangers	at	Los Angeles	10:30 p.m.___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		Texas Tech	at	(1)Louisville	7 p.m.		Milwaukee	at	(2)Kansas	8 p.m.		(4)Maryland	at	Penn St.	7 p.m.		(18)Butler	at	(11)Baylor	9 p.m.		N. Iowa	at	(24)Colorado	9 p.m.___

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