
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although it had been rumored for some time now,
Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers made it official Wednesday
morning. He will not seek re-election next year and will retire. 



Chambers has been the judge in Division II since 2001. He won the
seat vacated by retired Judge William “Buck” Lyle. 


Before becoming a judge, Chambers served as the Reno County Attorney and eventually District Attorney in the county. He was also
in private practice before that. 



Chambers was a 1977 graduate of the Washburn School of Law in Topeka.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although it had been rumored for some time now,
Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers made it official Wednesday
morning. He will not seek re-election next year and will retire. 

Chambers has been the judge in Division II since 2001. He won the
seat vacated by retired Judge William “Buck” Lyle. 
Before becoming a judge, Chambers served as the Reno County Attorney and eventually District Attorney in the county. He was also
in private practice before that. 

Chambers was a 1977 graduate of the Washburn School of Law in Topeka.

Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers to retire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local attorney and Hutchinson Municipal Court Judge Tad Dower has announced he will run against District Attorney Keith Schroeder for judge. The news comes as District Judge Tim Chambers announced this week he will not seek re-election for the Division II seat. 

Dower also serves as a member of the Hutchinson school board with a term lasting until 2022. 

Both Dower and Schroeder will run as Republicans for that seat on the bench.

Dower practices law with the Gilliland Green law firm in Hutchinson. According to that website, Dower practices in family law including divorce, child custody and adoption cases. He also handles premises liability, auto negligence and personal injury cases. 

Born in Richmond, Virginia, he attended the University of Kansas before graduating from Washburn University School of Law in 1986. He was admitted to practice that same year. 

In addition to being a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hutchinson, he also serves as chairman of the Reno County Bench/Bar Committee.

So far, no one has announced to run for the seat on the Democratic side. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local attorney and Hutchinson Municipal Court Judge Tad Dower has announced he will run against District Attorney Keith Schroeder for judge. The news comes as District Judge Tim Chambers announced this week he will not seek re-election for the Division II seat. Dower also serves as a member of the Hutchinson school board with a term lasting until 2022. Both Dower and Schroeder will run as Republicans for that seat on the bench.Dower practices law with the Gilliland Green law firm in Hutchinson. According to that website, Dower practices in family law including divorce, child custody and adoption cases. He also handles premises liability, auto negligence and personal injury cases. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he attended the University of Kansas before graduating from Washburn University School of Law in 1986. He was admitted to practice that same year. In addition to being a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hutchinson, he also serves as chairman of the Reno County Bench/Bar Committee.So far, no one has announced to run for the seat on the Democratic side.

Local attorney announces run for District Judge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Area businesses continue to receive fake money. The latest came Thursday evening when an employee of McDonald’s on East 4th received a fake $100 bill. 

On Monday, an employee of Fairview Service Center in Pleasantview reported an individual passing a fake $100 bill as well. 

Some arrests have been made, but authorities continue to advise there may be additional bills circulating. Since this is the Christmas season, business owners need to be careful when receiving large bills. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Area businesses continue to receive fake money. The latest came Thursday evening when an employee of McDonald’s on East 4th received a fake $100 bill. On Monday, an employee of Fairview Service Center in Pleasantview reported an individual passing a fake $100 bill as well. Some arrests have been made, but authorities continue to advise there may be additional bills circulating. Since this is the Christmas season, business owners need to be careful when receiving large bills.

Fake money still showing up at local businesses

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — The 31-year-old Wichita man injured in an accident just before 3:30 p.m. Monday in Sedgwick County remains in critical condition at a Wichita Hospital.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a box truck driven by 31-year-old Tyler Mason of Wichita was eastbound on K-96 approaching 101st Street West.

His truck struck a semi driven by 64-year-old Willbert Reed of Wichita, which was attempting to turn West on K-96 from 101st and was blocking eastbound lanes of K-96.

Kansas Highway Patrol officials are still investigating the accident and will refer the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for review and possible criminal charges. 

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — The 31-year-old Wichita man injured in an accident just before 3:30 p.m. Monday in Sedgwick County remains in critical condition at a Wichita Hospital.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a box truck driven by 31-year-old Tyler Mason of Wichita was eastbound on K-96 approaching 101st Street West.His truck struck a semi driven by 64-year-old Willbert Reed of Wichita, which was attempting to turn West on K-96 from 101st and was blocking eastbound lanes of K-96.Reed was not injured from the accident.Kansas Highway Patrol officials are still investigating the accident and will refer the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for review and possible criminal charges.

Victim of a 2-vehicle accident remains critical

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A day after Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers announced he would not seek re-election, Reno County District Attorney Keith Schroeder said he will seek that seat. 

He says he will retire as district attorney in June 1 — then concentrate trying to convince voters the elect him as judge for the Chambers seat. 

Schroeder was elected in 2000 and has been the D.A. since 2001 and was the assistant district attorney under Judge Chambers when he held that office. He joined the office in Aug. 1, 1989 and was promoted to Deputy District Attorney in 1998.&nbsp;

He said he is preparing letters announcing his retirement to the appropriate state agencies. With his announcement, he said the Reno County Republican Party then will elect someone for appointment by the governor to fill the last six months of his fifth term as D.A.  

Schroeder said he hopes he’ll be remembered as someone of unquestioned integrity who honestly cared about people and had a passion and strong work ethic and fought hard to ensure the safety of this community. 

“After more than 30 years in the district attorney’s office, I’m pulling down the curtain on my career as a criminal prosecutor,” he said. “Hopefully, voters will want a curtain call as a judge.” 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A day after Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers announced he would not seek re-election, Reno County District Attorney Keith Schroeder said he will seek that seat. He says he will retire as district attorney in June 1 — then concentrate trying to convince voters the elect him as judge for the Chambers seat. Schroeder was elected in 2000 and has been the D.A. since 2001 and was the assistant district attorney under Judge Chambers when he held that office. He joined the office in Aug. 1, 1989 and was promoted to Deputy District Attorney in 1998.&nbsp;He said he is preparing letters announcing his retirement to the appropriate state agencies. With his announcement, he said the Reno County Republican Party then will elect someone for appointment by the governor to fill the last six months of his fifth term as D.A. Schroeder said he hopes he’ll be remembered as someone of unquestioned integrity who honestly cared about people and had a passion and strong work ethic and fought hard to ensure the safety of this community. “After more than 30 years in the district attorney’s office, I’m pulling down the curtain on my career as a criminal prosecutor,” he said. “Hopefully, voters will want a curtain call as a judge.”

Reno County district attorney to run for district judge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Rise Up Reno Prevention Network (formerly Communities That Care) was awarded $5,000 from Aetna Better Health of Kansas via the company’s Partners in Community Grant Program. 

This grant will help fund efforts of the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the annual Youth Empowerment Summit organized by the Rise Up Youth Leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

“We are delighted to provide this grant to Rise Up Reno Prevention Network and help with the ongoing efforts by the Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Youth Empowerment Summit” David Livingston, Aetna chief executive officer said. “Our Partners in Community Grant Program is designed to empower local organizations and community partners across the state, providing resources for many individuals, including our members. As a company, we are committed to continuing work with like-minded organizations including Rise Up Reno Prevention Network, encouraging Kansans to live better, healthier lives.”

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works in Reno County to inspire and rally the community, especially youth, to live drug-free lives and is the mobilizer for the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition. 

Aetna Better Health of Kansas, launched the Partners in Community Grant Program in 2019 to assist organizations throughout the state. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Rise Up Reno Prevention Network (formerly Communities That Care) was awarded $5,000 from Aetna Better Health of Kansas via the company’s Partners in Community Grant Program. This grant will help fund efforts of the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the annual Youth Empowerment Summit organized by the Rise Up Youth Leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “We are delighted to provide this grant to Rise Up Reno Prevention Network and help with the ongoing efforts by the Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Youth Empowerment Summit” David Livingston, Aetna chief executive officer said. “Our Partners in Community Grant Program is designed to empower local organizations and community partners across the state, providing resources for many individuals, including our members. As a company, we are committed to continuing work with like-minded organizations including Rise Up Reno Prevention Network, encouraging Kansans to live better, healthier lives.”Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works in Reno County to inspire and rally the community, especially youth, to live drug-free lives and is the mobilizer for the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Aetna Better Health of Kansas, launched the Partners in Community Grant Program in 2019 to assist organizations throughout the state.

Rise up Reno Prevent network receives $5K grant

HUTCHINSON — The U.S. House has approved the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020, allocating $738 billion in funding for the military, and giving troops their largest pay raise in a decade according to a release from 1st District Congressman Roger Marshall. The matter will now go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

“As the representative of the First Infantry Division and Fort Riley, our warfighters are always top of mind,” Dr. Marshall said. “One of the most important jobs we have in Congress is to provide for our military and enable our troops to do their jobs – keeping us safe. This legislation provides the resources to continue to maintain readiness, advance modernization of the nuclear triad, develop emerging technologies, enhance missile defense, and confront our adversaries. It also establishes the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the military, delivering on another promise made by President Trump.”

In addition to the 3.1 percent pay raise for troops, it repeals the harmful “widows tax,” which costs roughly 65,000 families of fallen service members tens of thousands of dollars in lost benefit payments each year.

“For the families of service members who have fallen in combat, the loss of their loved one must be unbearable,” Marshall said. “Getting rid of the ‘widows tax,’ which causes financial hardship at a time when families are grieving, is long overdue, but I’m glad we could deliver this for our Gold Star families.”

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON — The U.S. House has approved the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020, allocating $738 billion in funding for the military, and giving troops their largest pay raise in a decade according to a release from 1st District Congressman Roger Marshall. The matter will now go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.“As the representative of the First Infantry Division and Fort Riley, our warfighters are always top of mind,” Dr. Marshall said. “One of the most important jobs we have in Congress is to provide for our military and enable our troops to do their jobs – keeping us safe. This legislation provides the resources to continue to maintain readiness, advance modernization of the nuclear triad, develop emerging technologies, enhance missile defense, and confront our adversaries. It also establishes the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the military, delivering on another promise made by President Trump.”In addition to the 3.1 percent pay raise for troops, it repeals the harmful “widows tax,” which costs roughly 65,000 families of fallen service members tens of thousands of dollars in lost benefit payments each year.“For the families of service members who have fallen in combat, the loss of their loved one must be unbearable,” Marshall said. “Getting rid of the ‘widows tax,’ which causes financial hardship at a time when families are grieving, is long overdue, but I’m glad we could deliver this for our Gold Star families.”

Marshall: American troops to get pay raise

$23.5 million. That's the payday Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson reportedly received for coming back in the fourth Jumanji movie:&nbsp; "The Next Level."&nbsp; &nbsp;It's opening this weekend at Hutchinson's B&amp;B Theatres.   Also back is Jack Black and Kevin Hart along with newcomers (to "Jumanji") Danny DeVito and Danny Glover.   

"The Next Level" is billed as an adventure  comedy with Spencer (Johnson) going back to the fantasy island where he faces more obstacles and dangers.

      Also opening this weekend, but apparently not in Hutchinson, is Clint Eastwood's tribute to "Richard Jewell", the Atlanta bombing suspect whose life was ruined by bad law enforcement information that Eastwood has longed to right by bringing his story to the screen.   Also newly out is "Black Christmas," which tells the story of sorority girls killed by a stalker during their college  Christmas break.  Margon Kidder returns to the big screen after a long absence.  

      The big movie two previous weekends, "Frozen II," has now topped $340 million in domestic box office sales and $900 million worldwide, "Frozen" will soon become Disney's sixth billion dollar movie this year alone and the seventh highest grossing film of 2019. "Knives Out," an excellent who-dun-it mystery and "Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood," the Mr. Rogers film, round out movie options locally this weekend. 

“Movie news you can use” is a weekly feature submitted by Dan Deming. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of Hutch Post or its affiliates.

[ By DAN DEMING ][ ENTERTAINMENT CONTRIBUTOR ]$23.5 million. That's the payday Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson reportedly received for coming back in the fourth Jumanji movie:&nbsp; "The Next Level."&nbsp; &nbsp;It's opening this weekend at Hutchinson's B&amp;B Theatres. Also back is Jack Black and Kevin Hart along with newcomers (to "Jumanji") Danny DeVito and Danny Glover. "The Next Level" is billed as an adventure comedy with Spencer (Johnson) going back to the fantasy island where he faces more obstacles and dangers. Also opening this weekend, but apparently not in Hutchinson, is Clint Eastwood's tribute to "Richard Jewell", the Atlanta bombing suspect whose life was ruined by bad law enforcement information that Eastwood has longed to right by bringing his story to the screen. Also newly out is "Black Christmas," which tells the story of sorority girls killed by a stalker during their college Christmas break. Margon Kidder returns to the big screen after a long absence. The big movie two previous weekends, "Frozen II," has now topped $340 million in domestic box office sales and $900 million worldwide, "Frozen" will soon become Disney's sixth billion dollar movie this year alone and the seventh highest grossing film of 2019. "Knives Out," an excellent who-dun-it mystery and "Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood," the Mr. Rogers film, round out movie options locally this weekend. “Movie news you can use” is a weekly feature submitted by Dan Deming. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of Hutch Post or its affiliates.

Movie news you can use

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair board approved moving ahead with legislation that would give the fair more control over alcohol sales during the event. It would also allow for all alcohol sales tax to go into the fair coffers, much like the sales tax bill approved two years ago.

The proposed resolution would allow the fair to expand where beer could be consumed on the grounds. General Manager Robin Jennison says the board has some mixed feelings about where such beverages could be taken by patrons.

“What that legislation does is just kind of put it in control of the board’s hands,” Jennison said. “ There are a number of board members that think that there are areas of the fairgrounds that we should not have alcohol in.” 

Such areas would include youth exhibits or areas with sensitive projects, like the domestic arts building. Most buildings already prohibit food or beverages inside anyway. 

The big question then centers around liability and keeping beer out of the hands of minors. Certainly, the vendors will need to have their say in this.

“All the beer vendors are responsible if there is a violation,” Jennison said. “If we do this, it’s going to have to be something that when someone buys a beer they’re going to have to get a wristband.”

Jennison says the proposed legislation will be looked over before a decision is made sometime early next year.

“The next course of action is to see what our vendors think and take suggestions for it. Then show it to the Department of Revenue and see if they have any suggestions for it,” Jennison said. “Then at our January board meeting, based on that, the board will decide to move forward with it or not.”

Currently, beer is allowed in the grandstands and in designated enclosed areas.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair board approved moving ahead with legislation that would give the fair more control over alcohol sales during the event. It would also allow for all alcohol sales tax to go into the fair coffers, much like the sales tax bill approved two years ago.The proposed resolution would allow the fair to expand where beer could be consumed on the grounds. General Manager Robin Jennison says the board has some mixed feelings about where such beverages could be taken by patrons.“What that legislation does is just kind of put it in control of the board’s hands,” Jennison said. “ There are a number of board members that think that there are areas of the fairgrounds that we should not have alcohol in.” Such areas would include youth exhibits or areas with sensitive projects, like the domestic arts building. Most buildings already prohibit food or beverages inside anyway. The big question then centers around liability and keeping beer out of the hands of minors. Certainly, the vendors will need to have their say in this.“All the beer vendors are responsible if there is a violation,” Jennison said. “If we do this, it’s going to have to be something that when someone buys a beer they’re going to have to get a wristband.”Jennison says the proposed legislation will be looked over before a decision is made sometime early next year.“The next course of action is to see what our vendors think and take suggestions for it. Then show it to the Department of Revenue and see if they have any suggestions for it,” Jennison said. “Then at our January board meeting, based on that, the board will decide to move forward with it or not.”Currently, beer is allowed in the grandstands and in designated enclosed areas.

State Fair board approves next step of proposed legislation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 has received the Commissioner’s Award from the Kansas State Department of Education for graduates’ performance.

The Commissioner's Award recognizes Kansas districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate. A district's predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate factors in the degree to which identified risk factors are known to depress post-secondary success. Those factors include poverty, chronic absenteeism and student mobility.

Hutchinson Superintendent Mike Folks thanked all staff in an email for their combined work toward the award.

“We realize student success begins at a very young age and all of our schools, staff and programs play an integral role in raising a successful student,” Folks wrote. “Congratulations to everyone dedicated to improving the lives of our students. Way to go, Hutch. I'm proud of you!”

KSDE launched the Kansans Can Star Recognition program this week, designed to recognize districts for the success achieved in the individual outcome areas.

“We realize this is just the starting point for improvement,” Folks said. “As we move further into school redesign, we continue to strive to meet the needs of all students.”

The postsecondary effectiveness rate is the percent of ninth-graders who graduate in four years and meet one of the four following outcomes within two years of high school graduation:

* The student earned an industry-recognized certification while in high school.

*The student earned a postsecondary certificate.

*The student earned a postsecondary degree.

*A student enrolled in postsecondary in both the first and second years following high school graduation.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 has received the Commissioner’s Award from the Kansas State Department of Education for graduates’ performance.The Commissioner's Award recognizes Kansas districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate. A district's predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate factors in the degree to which identified risk factors are known to depress post-secondary success. Those factors include poverty, chronic absenteeism and student mobility.Hutchinson Superintendent Mike Folks thanked all staff in an email for their combined work toward the award.“We realize student success begins at a very young age and all of our schools, staff and programs play an integral role in raising a successful student,” Folks wrote. “Congratulations to everyone dedicated to improving the lives of our students. Way to go, Hutch. I'm proud of you!”KSDE launched the Kansans Can Star Recognition program this week, designed to recognize districts for the success achieved in the individual outcome areas.“We realize this is just the starting point for improvement,” Folks said. “As we move further into school redesign, we continue to strive to meet the needs of all students.”The postsecondary effectiveness rate is the percent of ninth-graders who graduate in four years and meet one of the four following outcomes within two years of high school graduation:* The student earned an industry-recognized certification while in high school.*The student earned a postsecondary certificate.*The student earned a postsecondary degree.*A student enrolled in postsecondary in both the first and second years following high school graduation.

USD 308 receives Commissioner's Award

REPLAY OF THE ARK CITY at HUTCHINSON GAMES THAT WERE PLAYED ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 2019 | 5:20 pm&nbsp; | 7:20 pm

HUTCHINSON, KAN. / SALTHAWK ACTIVITY CENTER

VIDEO STREAM: YouTube.com (Salthawk Sports)

RADIO: KWBW 1450 am/98.5 (<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KWBW">KWBWradio.com/Listen</a>)

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High School Basketball teams will be home at the Salthawk Activity Center tonight for home openers.

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 Salthawk Sports@youtube.com

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

<a href="https://youtu.be/NyfpbRwuB9k">GIRLS GAME ON YOUTUBE</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://radio.securenetsystem.net/">AUDIO ONLY</a>

<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>

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 </figure><h2>REPLAY OF THE ARK CITY at HUTCHINSON GAMES THAT WERE PLAYED ON FRIDAY NIGHT.</h2>FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 2019 | 5:20 pm&nbsp; | 7:20 pmHUTCHINSON, KAN. / SALTHAWK ACTIVITY CENTERVIDEO STREAM: YouTube.com (Salthawk Sports)RADIO: KWBW 1450 am/98.5 (<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KWBW">KWBWradio.com/Listen</a>)HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High School Basketball teams will be home at the Salthawk Activity Center tonight for home openers.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 Salthawk Sports@youtube.comGirls tip off is at 6 pm with the Boys game to follow around 7:30 pm.<a href="https://youtu.be/NyfpbRwuB9k">GIRLS GAME ON YOUTUBE</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://radio.securenetsystem.net/">AUDIO ONLY</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETc_Zd5GX_A" 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/rZTfp-bQ0Fo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🎥 REPLAY: Hutchinson vs Arkansas City

HUTCHINSON, Kan. -&nbsp; The Salthawk Girl's earned Coach Rielly's first win 55-24 Friday night at the SAC over the Ark City Bulldogs.

In the Boy's game, the Salthawks were not as lucky as they saw a 4 point 48-44 lead melt away in the 4th quarter as Ark City outlasted Hutchinson to win 66-59.&nbsp; Ark City blitzed the Salthawks in the final quarter 22-11 as poor free throw shooting cost the Salthawks a chance to win their first game of the year.

Hutchinson hosts Haysville-Campus on Tuesday night at the Salthawk Activity Center.&nbsp; Girl's game at 6:00 pm, Boy's game tips off at 7:30 pm.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. -&nbsp; The Salthawk Girl's earned Coach Rielly's first win 55-24 Friday night at the SAC over the Ark City Bulldogs.In the Boy's game, the Salthawks were not as lucky as they saw a 4 point 48-44 lead melt away in the 4th quarter as Ark City outlasted Hutchinson to win 66-59.&nbsp; Ark City blitzed the Salthawks in the final quarter 22-11 as poor free throw shooting cost the Salthawks a chance to win their first game of the year.Hutchinson hosts Haysville-Campus on Tuesday night at the Salthawk Activity Center.&nbsp; Girl's game at 6:00 pm, Boy's game tips off at 7:30 pm.

Hutch High splits a pair with Ark City.  Girls win 55-24; Bulldogs rally's in  the 4th quarter to win 66-59 in Boy's play

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 54, Ellsworth 45

Wichita Bishop Carroll 68, Andover Central 46

Berean Academy 62, Wichita Home School 54

Grandview Christian, Mo. 66, St. James Academy 57

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 </figure>Friday's ScoresBy The Associated PressBOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Arkansas City 66, Hutchinson 59Augusta 64, Abilene 40Buhler 69, Salina South 54Clearwater 62, Winfield 31Clifton-Clyde 65, Troy 58Derby 57, McPherson 53Galena 57, Girard 56Great Bend 50, Salina Central 45Hays-TMP-Marian 68, Hill City 26Jackson Heights 61, Atchison County 38Lansing 62, Spring Hill 37Liberal 55, Olathe West 37Louisburg 53, Anderson County 44Maize 68, Dodge City 39Maur Hill - Mount Academy 68, Horton 21Ottawa 52, Shawnee Heights 41Smoky Valley 44, Concordia 23Stanton County 43, McClave, Colo. 21Topeka Seaman 58, Manhattan 28Washburn Rural 54, Topeka Hayden 33Washington County 29, Wakefield 26Amos Morris Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=St. John's Beloit-Tipton 54, Ellsworth 45Semifinal=Plainville 57, Ulysses 45AVCT/GWAL Tournament=Andover 54, Kapaun Mount Carmel 52Wichita Bishop Carroll 68, Andover Central 46Wichita South 92, Newton 85Blue Valley Stillwell Tournament=Seventh Place=KC Wyandotte 67, KC Sumner 53Third Place=Grandview, Mo. 51, Blue Valley 49Caldwell Tournament=Caldwell 59, Burden Central 36Norwich 45, Argonia 13Castle Rock Tournament=Pool A=Ellis 73, Rawlins County 23Central Heights Tournament=Seventh Place=Heritage Christian 70, West Franklin 51Chanute Tournament=Garden Plain 56, Chanute 45Chapman Tournament=Salina Sacred Heart 71, Rossville 33Cimarron Tournament=Cimarron 59, Minneola 33Meade 58, Sublette 29South Gray 54, Southwestern Hts. 40De Soto Tournament=Seventh Place=KC Schlagle 68, Gardner-Edgerton 63Fowler Tournament=Ingalls 41, Satanta 36Moscow 56, Deerfield 14Goodland Tournament=Semifinal=Colby 47, Yuma, Ariz. 38Herington Tournament=Lebo 43, Wichita Classical 21Hesston Tournament=Hesston 63, Emporia 55Humboldt Tournament=Crest 39, Uniontown 24Kingman Eagle Classic Tournament=Kingman 48, Wichita Sunrise 36Sterling 52, Valley Center 47Larned Tournament=Larned 60, Spearville 31Linn County Tournament=Jayhawk Linn 38, Pleasanton 35Marion Tournament=Pool A=Berean Academy 62, Wichita Home School 54Marmaton Valley Tournament=Madison/Hamilton 49, Northeast-Arma 34Moundridge Tournament=Inman 49, Lyons 48Shawnee Mission East Tournament=Fifth Place=Grandview Christian, Mo. 66, St. James Academy 57Skyline Tournament=Medicine Lodge 71, Cunningham 45St Paul Tournament=Southeast 56, Chetopa 36Syracuse Border Wars Tournament=Elkhart 77, Granada, Colo. 74Syracuse 50, Eads, Colo. 36Tri-County Tournament=Minneapolis 76, Halstead 42Triplains Brewster Sagebrush Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Cheylin 58, Weskan 53Semifinal=St. Francis 52, Logan 43Udall Tournament=Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 66, Oxford 45Yates Center Tournament=Fifth Place=Neodesha 59, Bluestem 51Seventh Place=Hartford 40, Oswego 21Third Place=Cherryvale 69, Yates Center 25GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 43, Augusta 32BV North 57, BV West 36Baldwin 47, Burlington 43Burlingame 54, Lyndon 36Centralia 54, Linn 30Chapman 61, KC Bishop Ward 60Clearwater 60, Winfield 45Galena 39, Girard 38Gardner-Edgerton 55, Mill Valley 44Hanover 51, Wetmore 31Hays-TMP-Marian 52, Hill City 34Holton 66, Riverside 45Horton 45, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 34Hutchinson 55, Arkansas City 24Lansing 59, Spring Hill 45Nemaha Central 74, Royal Valley 16Palmer Ridge, Colo. 48, Holcomb 35Pleasant Ridge 63, Oskaloosa 61Republic County 38, Beloit 32Sabetha 47, Jefferson West 35Salina Central 69, Great Bend 27Salina Sacred Heart 53, Rossville 44Salina South 51, Buhler 39Sedgwick 45, Haxtun, Colo. 33Shawnee Heights 44, Ottawa 32Smoky Valley 50, Concordia 41Topeka Seaman 58, Manhattan 28Topeka West 51, Highland Park 46Wamego 67, Atchison 19Washburn Rural 55, Topeka Hayden 25Washington County 36, Wakefield 16Amos Morris Tournament=Semifinal=St. John's Beloit-Tipton 41, Plainville 31AVCT/GWAL Tournament=Andover 49, Wichita West 37Goddard 52, Wichita South 19Wichita Bishop Carroll 43, Newton 22Caldwell Tournament=Norwich 41, Argonia 34Cattle Trail Invitational=Semifinal=Dundy County-Stratton, Neb. 56, Oberlin-Decatur 54Central Heights Tournament=Seventh Place=Heritage Christian 33, KC Christian 28Chanute Tournament=Garden Plain 63, Chanute 35Cimarron Tournament=South Gray 55, Southwestern Hts. 27Fowler Tournament=Moscow 56, Deerfield 14Goodland Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Lakin 72, Burlington 45Semifinal=Colby 71, McCook, Neb. 42Goodland 50, Norton 46Herington Tournament=Centre 50, Herington 40Lebo 43, Wichita Classical 21Hesston Tournament=Hesston 40, Emporia 34Humboldt Tournament=Uniontown 52, Crest 21Larned Tournament=Bucklin 41, St. John 36Linn County Tournament=Pleasanton 32, Jayhawk Linn 25Marion Tournament=Pool A=Wichita Home School 53, Berean Academy 41MDCV Tournament=Wichita Sunrise 44, Kingman 31Moundridge Tournament=Hillsboro 51, Moundridge 38Lyons 41, Inman 36Olathe East Tournament=Third Place=Olathe East 39, Olathe South 33Paola Tournament=Championship=KC Piper 58, Paola 31Fifth Place=Basehor-Linwood 58, Bonner Springs 31Third Place=Eudora 46, Wellsville 43Skyline Tournament=Cunningham 47, Medicine Lodge 19St Paul Tournament=Chetopa 51, Southeast 34Southeast 40, St. Paul 28Syracuse Border Wars Tournament=Elkhart 67, Granada, Colo. 44Stanton County 53, McClave, Colo. 37Syracuse 51, Eads, Colo. 33Trego Tournament=Semifinal=Trego 53, Victoria 39Tri-County Tournament=Halstead 45, Minneapolis 15Triplains Brewster Sagebrush Tournament=Semifinal=Golden Plains 53, Logan 27Udall Tournament=Oxford 30, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 24Wabaunsee Tournament=Northern Heights 74, Frankfort 70Yates Center Tournament=Third Place=Cherryvale 47, Sedan 38___Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

Friday's Prep Basketball Scores

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575916098399.jpeg">Hutchinson Area High School games for this week: December 13th-Arkansas City @ HutchinsonNickerson @ Wichita-The IndependentBuhler @ Salina SouthDecember 14th-Hutchinson-Central Christian @ Goessel Tournament (Boys 4:30, Girls 6:00)Central Christian Boy's vs Canton-Galva (3rd place game)Central Christian Girl's vs Little River (Championship)

Hutchinson Area High School Basketball for Dec 13-14

BALTIMORE (AP) — The AFC North title belongs to the Baltimore Ravens, and the No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs isn't far behind.

Lamar Jackson made his case for the MVP award by completing 15 of 23 passes for 212 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens coasted to their 10th consecutive win, 42-21 over the Jets. The 12-2 Ravens took control with touchdowns on their first three possessions before Jackson increased his NFL-leading total of touchdown passes to 33.

Jackson also broke Michael Vick's single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Jackson has 1,108 yards after running for another 86 on eight carries.

With a victory next week in Cleveland, the Ravens will be assured the top seed in the AFC and home-field advantage leading up to the Super Bowl.

Sam Darnold threw for 212 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the 5-9 Jets.

10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program

UNDATED (AP) — Clinton Portis and Correll Buckhalter are among 10 former NFL players charged with defrauding the league's health care benefit program.

Prosecutors allege that the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan, which was established as part of a collective bargaining agreement in 2006. It provides tax-free reimbursement of out-of-pocket medical care expenses that were not covered by insurance and that were incurred by former players, their spouses and dependents.

— Officials say former football star Michael Vick owes about $70,000 in unpaid taxes on luxury cars that he owned in Virginia, according to the Daily Press of Newport News. Hampton Treasurer Molly Ward told the newspaper that the city has failed to reach Vick or people who have handled his affairs. She said the city has so far filed warrants for $51,900 in unpaid taxes and plans to file more.

Embiid answers critics, leads Sixers over Celtics

UNDATED (AP) — Joel Embiid (joh-EHL' ehm-BEED') and the Philadelphia 76ers have continued their hot streak by handing the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season.

The Sixers' center scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and had 13 rebounds to lead a 115-109 victory over the Celtics. Embiid hit five of six free throws in the final 26 seconds and blocked a shot by Daniel Theis in the waning moments to help the 76ers secure their fourth straight win and eighth in nine games.

Embiid was dominant after being chided on television by former NBA players Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley for being too passive.

Tobias Harris had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help Philadelphia take over first place in the NBA's Atlantic Division, one game ahead of Boston.

Kemba Walker scored 29 points in the Celtics' second consecutive loss.

Checking out Thursday's other NBA action:

— Luka Doncic (DAHN'-chihch) recorded his eighth triple-double of the season by furnishing 41 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in the Mavericks' 122-111 win against the Pistons in Mexico City. Backup Seth Curry added 18 of his season-high 30 points in the second quarter as Dallas improved to 17-7, its best 24-game start since the 2014-15 season.

— Kevin Love scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to help the Cavaliers knock off the Spurs, 117-109. Love finished with 30 points and 17 rebounds as Cleveland ended an eight-game losing streak.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says former Commissioner David Stern had emergency surgery Thursday after a sudden brain hemorrhage.

The 77-year-old Stern served as commissioner for exactly 30 years, from February 1, 1984 until February 2014. He took over what was a struggling league and oversaw the NBA's growth as a world-wide sport. He also was an architect for league drug testing and the salary cap.

Stern has remained affiliated with the league with the title of commissioner emeritus and continues to be active in his other interests, such as sports technology.

MIAMI (AP) — Dion Waiters has been suspended yet again without pay by the Miami Heat, his third banishment of the season.

The team cites "his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination" as the reasons. He will not be allowed back until after Miami's game against Utah on Dec. 23, which amounts to a six-game suspension.

Waiters already has lost about $920,000 in salary from two previous suspensions totaling 11 games.

US rallies to stay close in Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States was able to split its five matches during Day 2 of Presidents Cup, but that still leaves the International team with a three-point advantage after Friday's foursomes.

The International team leads 6 1/2-3 1/2, its largest advantage since capturing the 1998 event at Royal Melbourne for its only Presidents Cup victory. The Americans take a little momentum into a double session of matches Saturday, winning two matches on the 18th hole and halving another. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas teamed up to win for the second straight day, defeating Hideki Matsuyama and Byeong Hun An, 1 up. Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland prevented the International squad from adding another point to their lead by rallying to halve their match with Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im.

UNDATED (AP) — The Boston Bruins have followed a season-best, eight-game winning streak with a season-worst, five-game winless skid.

Steven Stamkos scored twice and Brayden Point provided the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Lightning downed the Bruins, 3-2. Stamkos and Point each scored power-play goals before the Tampa Bay captain notched the eventual game-winner with 4:47 left.

Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV'-skee) stopped 27 shots and Nikita Kucherov (KOO'-cheh-rahv) had two assists to help the Bolts win the opener of a four-game homestand.

Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREES' BEHR'-zhuh-rahn) and John Moore scored for the Bruins, who remain five points behind Washington for the best record in the NHL's Eastern Conference.

— Devon Toews (deh-VAHN' tayvz) and Mat Barzal (bahr-ZAL') delivered power-play goals in the first 4:40 of the second period to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead in a 3-1 victory at Florida. Anders Lee added an empty-netter and had an assist to back Thomas Greiss (grys), who turned back 32 shots in helping New York complete a 2-1 road trip.

— Oskar Sundqvist returned from an injury absence and provided a goal and an assist as the Blues doubled up the Golden Knights, 4-2. Jaden Schwartz and Robert Thomas tallied 39 seconds apart in the second period to help St. Louis stop a three-game slide.

— The Penguins won for the fourth time in five games by downing the Blue Jackets, 1-0 on Bryan Rust's power-play goal 3:02 into overtime. Tristan Jarry needed to make just 17 saves to post the third shutout in his last four games and fifth of his career.

— Clayton Keller scored twice and a three-goal first period led the Pacific Division-leading Coyotes to a 5-2 verdict over the Blackhawks. Former Blackhawk Vinnie Hinostroza (hih-NOH'-strah) assisted on all three first-period goals to tie his career high for points in a game.

— The Sabres picked up a 4-3 win over the Predators as Jack Eichel (EYE'-kul) had two goals to extend his NHL-leading point streak to 15 games. Victor Oloffson snapped a 3-3 tie in the third period and Linus Ullmark made 36 saves in Buffalo's third straight win.

— Minnesota has points in 13 of its past 14 games after Eric Staal (stawl) scored the go-ahead goal with 4:47 remaining in the Wild's 6-5 decision over the Oilers. Ryan Donato scored for the third straight game and rookie goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (KAH'-poh KAH'-koh-nehn) handled 28 shots as the Wild dropped Edmonton to 2-5-1 in its last eight contests.

— Johnny Gaudreau scored twice while the Flames were netting three goals in the first three minutes of the third period to pull out a 4-2 victory against the Maple Leafs. Gaudreau tied it 19 seconds into the final period and Michael Frolik put Calgary ahead 100 seconds later with his third goal in as many games.

— Robby Fabbri (FAB'-ree) scored twice and the Red Wings snapped a 12-game winless streak with a 5-2 victory over the Jets. Both off Fabbri's goals went in off the body of Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk (PEE'-ahnk).

— Jeff Carter and Matt Luff scored to support Jonathan Quick's 36-save performance as the Kings tripped the Ducks, 2-1 to end an 11-game road winless skid. Tyler Toffoli (tah-FOH'-lee) had two assists for the last-place Kings, who had been 0-10-1 away from Staples Center since their last road win Oct. 22 in Winnipeg.

AP Source: Gardner staying with the Yankees

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Yankees have retained the services of Brett Gardner.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the outfielder has accepted a one-year package that guarantees $12.5. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus and an $8 million salary for next season. Gardner would also receive a $2.5 million buyout if the Yankees decline to pick up his $10 million option for 2021.

Gardner earned $7.5 million while hitting .251 with career highs of 28 home runs and 74 RBIs.

— Former AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and the Mets have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Porcello turns 31 this month after going 14-12 with a hefty 5.52 ERA for Boston last season.

— The Brewers agreed to a one-year contract for $5,125,000 with pitcher Corey Knebel (kuh-NEH'-bul), who is returning from Tommy John surgery. Knebel had 39 saves in 2017, when he was an All-Star, and 16 the following season.

— A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Tigers and catcher Austin Romine have agreed to a one-year, $4.15 million contract. The 31-year-old has backed up Gary Sánchez for the New York Yankees the past four seasons.

— Major League Baseball will start testing for opioids and cocaine, but only players who do not cooperate with their treatment plans will be subject to discipline. Marijuana will be removed from the list of drugs of abuse and will be treated the same as alcohol as part of changes announced to the joint drug agreement between MLB and the players' association.

Burrow is AP Player of the Year, Camp, O'Brien, Maxwell winner

UNDATED (AP) — LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has just picked up postseason awards as easily as he picked apart opposing defenses this year.

Burrow is The Associated Press college football player of the year after completing 78% of his passes for 4,715 yards, 48 touchdowns and six interceptions for the top-ranked Tigers. Burrow was a runaway winner of the award, receiving 51 of 54 first-place votes and a total of 159 points from AP Top 25 poll voters.

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young was second with three first-place votes and 69 points, while Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields was third with 43 points.

Burrow also has captured the Walter Camp Award as the top college football player of the year, the Davey O'Brien Award for the nation's best quarterback and the Maxwell Award for the outstanding collegiate player.

Young hasn't come away empty-handed. He was given the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player. Young has recorded 16 ½ sacks, 21 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles in 11 games for OSU this year.

In other postseason college football awards:

— Jonathan Taylor took home the Doak Walker Award for the outstanding college running back.

— LSU's Ja'Marr Chase was the recipient of the Fred Biletnikoff Award for the outstanding collegiate receiver.

— Purdue's Tim Stratton was voted the top tight end in balloting for the John Mackey Award.

— Oregon's Penei Sewell has come away with the Outland Trophy for the outstanding collegiate interior lineman.

— The top linebacker was Clemson's Isaiah Simmons, who was given the Butkus Award.

— LSU standout Grant Delpit has received the Jim Thorpe Trophy for the nation's best defensive back.

— The Lou Groza (GROH'-zah) Award went to Georgia's Rodrigo Blankenship as the nation's No. 1 kicker.

— Kentucky's Max Duffy picked up the Ray Guy Award as the top punter.

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis pleads in California assault case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Ronald Glen Davis has avoided jail time after pleading no contest to a charge he attacked a man outside a Los Angeles-area nightclub last year. Davis was accused of throwing the victim into a wall during an altercation in West Hollywood.

He is required to complete 320 hours of community labor over the next year as part of a plea agreement.

Known by the nickname "Big Baby," Davis played for the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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 </figure>Update on the latest sportsBALTIMORE (AP) — The AFC North title belongs to the Baltimore Ravens, and the No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs isn't far behind.Lamar Jackson made his case for the MVP award by completing 15 of 23 passes for 212 yards and five touchdowns as the Ravens coasted to their 10th consecutive win, 42-21 over the Jets. The 12-2 Ravens took control with touchdowns on their first three possessions before Jackson increased his NFL-leading total of touchdown passes to 33.Jackson also broke Michael Vick's single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Jackson has 1,108 yards after running for another 86 on eight carries.With a victory next week in Cleveland, the Ravens will be assured the top seed in the AFC and home-field advantage leading up to the Super Bowl.Sam Darnold threw for 212 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the 5-9 Jets.NFL-NEWS10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare programUNDATED (AP) — Clinton Portis and Correll Buckhalter are among 10 former NFL players charged with defrauding the league's health care benefit program.Prosecutors allege that the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan, which was established as part of a collective bargaining agreement in 2006. It provides tax-free reimbursement of out-of-pocket medical care expenses that were not covered by insurance and that were incurred by former players, their spouses and dependents.Also in the NFL:— Officials say former football star Michael Vick owes about $70,000 in unpaid taxes on luxury cars that he owned in Virginia, according to the Daily Press of Newport News. Hampton Treasurer Molly Ward told the newspaper that the city has failed to reach Vick or people who have handled his affairs. She said the city has so far filed warrants for $51,900 in unpaid taxes and plans to file more.NBA-SCHEDULEEmbiid answers critics, leads Sixers over CelticsUNDATED (AP) — Joel Embiid (joh-EHL' ehm-BEED') and the Philadelphia 76ers have continued their hot streak by handing the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season.The Sixers' center scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and had 13 rebounds to lead a 115-109 victory over the Celtics. Embiid hit five of six free throws in the final 26 seconds and blocked a shot by Daniel Theis in the waning moments to help the 76ers secure their fourth straight win and eighth in nine games.Embiid was dominant after being chided on television by former NBA players Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley for being too passive.Tobias Harris had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help Philadelphia take over first place in the NBA's Atlantic Division, one game ahead of Boston.Kemba Walker scored 29 points in the Celtics' second consecutive loss.Checking out Thursday's other NBA action:— Luka Doncic (DAHN'-chihch) recorded his eighth triple-double of the season by furnishing 41 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in the Mavericks' 122-111 win against the Pistons in Mexico City. Backup Seth Curry added 18 of his season-high 30 points in the second quarter as Dallas improved to 17-7, its best 24-game start since the 2014-15 season.— Kevin Love scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to help the Cavaliers knock off the Spurs, 117-109. Love finished with 30 points and 17 rebounds as Cleveland ended an eight-game losing streak.NBA-STERN-HEMORRHAGEFormer commissioner has brain hemorrhageNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says former Commissioner David Stern had emergency surgery Thursday after a sudden brain hemorrhage.The 77-year-old Stern served as commissioner for exactly 30 years, from February 1, 1984 until February 2014. He took over what was a struggling league and oversaw the NBA's growth as a world-wide sport. He also was an architect for league drug testing and the salary cap.Stern has remained affiliated with the league with the title of commissioner emeritus and continues to be active in his other interests, such as sports technology.NBA-HEAT-WAITERSWaiters punished againMIAMI (AP) — Dion Waiters has been suspended yet again without pay by the Miami Heat, his third banishment of the season.The team cites "his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination" as the reasons. He will not be allowed back until after Miami's game against Utah on Dec. 23, which amounts to a six-game suspension.Waiters already has lost about $920,000 in salary from two previous suspensions totaling 11 games.GOLF-PRESIDENTS CUPUS rallies to stay close in Presidents CupMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States was able to split its five matches during Day 2 of Presidents Cup, but that still leaves the International team with a three-point advantage after Friday's foursomes.The International team leads 6 1/2-3 1/2, its largest advantage since capturing the 1998 event at Royal Melbourne for its only Presidents Cup victory. The Americans take a little momentum into a double session of matches Saturday, winning two matches on the 18th hole and halving another. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas teamed up to win for the second straight day, defeating Hideki Matsuyama and Byeong Hun An, 1 up. Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland prevented the International squad from adding another point to their lead by rallying to halve their match with Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im.NHL-SCHEDULEBolts added to Bruins' woesUNDATED (AP) — The Boston Bruins have followed a season-best, eight-game winning streak with a season-worst, five-game winless skid.Steven Stamkos scored twice and Brayden Point provided the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Lightning downed the Bruins, 3-2. Stamkos and Point each scored power-play goals before the Tampa Bay captain notched the eventual game-winner with 4:47 left.Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV'-skee) stopped 27 shots and Nikita Kucherov (KOO'-cheh-rahv) had two assists to help the Bolts win the opener of a four-game homestand.Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREES' BEHR'-zhuh-rahn) and John Moore scored for the Bruins, who remain five points behind Washington for the best record in the NHL's Eastern Conference.Elsewhere on NHL ice:— Devon Toews (deh-VAHN' tayvz) and Mat Barzal (bahr-ZAL') delivered power-play goals in the first 4:40 of the second period to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead in a 3-1 victory at Florida. Anders Lee added an empty-netter and had an assist to back Thomas Greiss (grys), who turned back 32 shots in helping New York complete a 2-1 road trip.— Oskar Sundqvist returned from an injury absence and provided a goal and an assist as the Blues doubled up the Golden Knights, 4-2. Jaden Schwartz and Robert Thomas tallied 39 seconds apart in the second period to help St. Louis stop a three-game slide.— The Penguins won for the fourth time in five games by downing the Blue Jackets, 1-0 on Bryan Rust's power-play goal 3:02 into overtime. Tristan Jarry needed to make just 17 saves to post the third shutout in his last four games and fifth of his career.— Clayton Keller scored twice and a three-goal first period led the Pacific Division-leading Coyotes to a 5-2 verdict over the Blackhawks. Former Blackhawk Vinnie Hinostroza (hih-NOH'-strah) assisted on all three first-period goals to tie his career high for points in a game.— The Sabres picked up a 4-3 win over the Predators as Jack Eichel (EYE'-kul) had two goals to extend his NHL-leading point streak to 15 games. Victor Oloffson snapped a 3-3 tie in the third period and Linus Ullmark made 36 saves in Buffalo's third straight win.— Minnesota has points in 13 of its past 14 games after Eric Staal (stawl) scored the go-ahead goal with 4:47 remaining in the Wild's 6-5 decision over the Oilers. Ryan Donato scored for the third straight game and rookie goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (KAH'-poh KAH'-koh-nehn) handled 28 shots as the Wild dropped Edmonton to 2-5-1 in its last eight contests.— Johnny Gaudreau scored twice while the Flames were netting three goals in the first three minutes of the third period to pull out a 4-2 victory against the Maple Leafs. Gaudreau tied it 19 seconds into the final period and Michael Frolik put Calgary ahead 100 seconds later with his third goal in as many games.— Robby Fabbri (FAB'-ree) scored twice and the Red Wings snapped a 12-game winless streak with a 5-2 victory over the Jets. Both off Fabbri's goals went in off the body of Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk (PEE'-ahnk).— Jeff Carter and Matt Luff scored to support Jonathan Quick's 36-save performance as the Kings tripped the Ducks, 2-1 to end an 11-game road winless skid. Tyler Toffoli (tah-FOH'-lee) had two assists for the last-place Kings, who had been 0-10-1 away from Staples Center since their last road win Oct. 22 in Winnipeg.MLB-NEWSAP Source: Gardner staying with the YankeesSAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Yankees have retained the services of Brett Gardner.A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the outfielder has accepted a one-year package that guarantees $12.5. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus and an $8 million salary for next season. Gardner would also receive a $2.5 million buyout if the Yankees decline to pick up his $10 million option for 2021.Gardner earned $7.5 million while hitting .251 with career highs of 28 home runs and 74 RBIs.In other MLB news:— Former AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello and the Mets have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Porcello turns 31 this month after going 14-12 with a hefty 5.52 ERA for Boston last season.— The Brewers agreed to a one-year contract for $5,125,000 with pitcher Corey Knebel (kuh-NEH'-bul), who is returning from Tommy John surgery. Knebel had 39 saves in 2017, when he was an All-Star, and 16 the following season.— A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Tigers and catcher Austin Romine have agreed to a one-year, $4.15 million contract. The 31-year-old has backed up Gary Sánchez for the New York Yankees the past four seasons.— Major League Baseball will start testing for opioids and cocaine, but only players who do not cooperate with their treatment plans will be subject to discipline. Marijuana will be removed from the list of drugs of abuse and will be treated the same as alcohol as part of changes announced to the joint drug agreement between MLB and the players' association.COLLEGE FOOTBALL-AWARDSBurrow is AP Player of the Year, Camp, O'Brien, Maxwell winnerUNDATED (AP) — LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has just picked up postseason awards as easily as he picked apart opposing defenses this year.Burrow is The Associated Press college football player of the year after completing 78% of his passes for 4,715 yards, 48 touchdowns and six interceptions for the top-ranked Tigers. Burrow was a runaway winner of the award, receiving 51 of 54 first-place votes and a total of 159 points from AP Top 25 poll voters.Ohio State defensive end Chase Young was second with three first-place votes and 69 points, while Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields was third with 43 points.Burrow also has captured the Walter Camp Award as the top college football player of the year, the Davey O'Brien Award for the nation's best quarterback and the Maxwell Award for the outstanding collegiate player.Young hasn't come away empty-handed. He was given the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player. Young has recorded 16 ½ sacks, 21 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles in 11 games for OSU this year.In other postseason college football awards:— Jonathan Taylor took home the Doak Walker Award for the outstanding college running back.— LSU's Ja'Marr Chase was the recipient of the Fred Biletnikoff Award for the outstanding collegiate receiver.— Purdue's Tim Stratton was voted the top tight end in balloting for the John Mackey Award.— Oregon's Penei Sewell has come away with the Outland Trophy for the outstanding collegiate interior lineman.— The top linebacker was Clemson's Isaiah Simmons, who was given the Butkus Award.— LSU standout Grant Delpit has received the Jim Thorpe Trophy for the nation's best defensive back.— The Lou Groza (GROH'-zah) Award went to Georgia's Rodrigo Blankenship as the nation's No. 1 kicker.— Kentucky's Max Duffy picked up the Ray Guy Award as the top punter.GLEN DAVIS-ASSAULT CHARGESEx-NBA player Glen Davis pleads in California assault caseLOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Ronald Glen Davis has avoided jail time after pleading no contest to a charge he attacked a man outside a Los Angeles-area nightclub last year. Davis was accused of throwing the victim into a wall during an altercation in West Hollywood.He is required to complete 320 hours of community labor over the next year as part of a plea agreement.Known by the nickname "Big Baby," Davis played for the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers.AP-Scorecard<h2>TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE</h2>___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Philadelphia	115	Boston	109Final OT	Cleveland	117	San Antonio	109Final	Dallas	122	Detroit	111Final	Denver	114	Portland	99___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Buffalo	4	Nashville	3Final	N-Y Islanders	3	Florida	1Final OT	Pittsburgh	1	Columbus	0Final	Tampa Bay	3	Boston	2Final	Detroit	5	Winnipeg	2Final	Minnesota	6	Edmonton	5Final	St. Louis	4	Vegas	2Final	Arizona	5	Chicago	2Final	Calgary	4	Toronto	2Final	Los Angeles	2	Anaheim	1Final OT	Vancouver	1	Carolina	0Final	N-Y Rangers	6	San Jose	3___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Baltimore	42	N-Y Jets	21___

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Basehor-Linwood 81, Liberty North, Mo. 74

Falls City Sacred Heart, Neb. 78, Doniphan West 30

Hesston 72, Wichita Independent 29

South Haven 45, Covington-Douglas, Okla. 44

Lafayette (St. Joseph), Mo. 53, Mill Valley 29

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 </figure>Thursday's ScoresBOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Basehor-Linwood 81, Liberty North, Mo. 74Coronado, Colo. 71, Scott City 67Emporia 76, Nickerson 44Falls City Sacred Heart, Neb. 78, Doniphan West 30Garden City 55, Palmer Ridge, Colo. 50Hesston 72, Wichita Independent 29Holcomb 57, Wichita Trinity 31Kansas Deaf 59, Ozanam, Mo. 35Kiowa County 64, Bucklin 52Macksville 48, Kinsley 39Maize South 62, Andale 58Mannford, Okla. 47, Coffeyville 37South Haven 45, Covington-Douglas, Okla. 44St. Thomas Aquinas 59, Park Hill, Mo. 41Amos Morris Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Russell 56, Smith Center 44Semifinal=Phillipsburg 38, Central Plains 37AVCT/GWAL Tournament=Goddard 56, Wichita North 53Maize 53, Wichita Northwest 46Blue Valley Stillwell Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Lee's Summit, Mo. 70, KC Sumner 34Ruskin, Mo. 78, KC Wyandotte 57Semifinal=Lawrence 63, Blue Valley 62Olathe South 60, Grandview, Mo. 54Central Heights Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Osage City 64, Heritage Christian 57Semifinal=Metro Academy 69, Santa Fe Trail 41Cheney Tournament=Pool A=Cheney 68, Hutchinson Trinity 66Circle T Bird Classic Tournament=Wichita Collegiate 63, Labette County 35De Soto Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=BV Southwest 59, KC Schlagle 44DeSoto 72, Gardner-Edgerton 61Semifinal=KC Piper 68, Olathe North 66Lafayette (St. Joseph), Mo. 53, Mill Valley 29Eudora Tournament=Championship=KC Harmon 66, Eudora 35Seventh Place=Paola 43, Wellsville 39Fairfield Tournament=Semifinal=Otis-Bison 58, Flinthills 49Fowler Tournament=Deerfield 70, Fowler 41Ingalls 66, Rolla 22Liberty, Mo. 63, Topeka 49Goodland Tournament=Goodland 57, Burlington 45Norton 66, Lakin 54Humboldt Tournament=Erie 50, Uniontown 36Kingman Eagle Classic Tournament=Haven 60, Wichita Sunrise 24Valley Center 52, Conway Springs 41Marion Tournament=Pool A=Berean Academy 58, Peabody-Burns 16Pool B=Eureka 65, Marion 36Marmaton Valley Tournament=West Elk 43, Northeast-Arma 27Moundridge Tournament=Hillsboro 64, Inman 49Lyons 54, Moundridge 49Shawnee Mission East Tournament=Semifinal=BV North 80, Olathe East 58SM East 57, SM West 52St Paul Tournament=Columbus 71, Chetopa 27St. Paul 55, Southeast 54Tri-County Tournament=Halstead 51, Bennington 25Minneapolis 92, Ell-Saline 19Wabaunsee Tournament=Frankfort 48, Wabaunsee 43Northern Heights 66, Solomon 37Yates Center Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Bluestem 62, Hartford 50Neodesha 57, Oswego 38Semifinal=Olpe 45, Cherryvale 42GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Eureka 53, Marion 21Falls City Sacred Heart, Neb. 60, Doniphan West 39Independence 42, Mulvane 26Kinsley 47, Larned 31Lawrence 74, KC Harmon 13Maize South 38, Andale 36South Central 42, Buffalo, Okla. 25Amos Morris Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Smith Center 54, Russell 39Semifinal=Central Plains 57, Phillipsburg 37AVCT/GWAL Tournament=Andover Central 53, Wichita Northwest 46Wichita Southeast 56, Wichita Campus 26Central Heights Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Metro Academy 40, Heritage Christian 32Semifinal=Iola 35, Central Heights 32, OTCheney Tournament=Pool A=Cheney 57, Hutchinson Trinity 33Pool B=Wellington 45, Pratt 19Circle T Bird Classic Tournament=Labette County 44, Wichita Collegiate 30Douglass/Fredonia Tournament=Belle Plaine 53, Douglass 42Fredonia 37, Sedgwick 23Fairfield Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Fairfield 51, Stafford 40Flinthills 59, Chase 36Semifinal=Otis-Bison 38, Pretty Prairie 29Fowler Tournament=Fowler 35, Deerfield 21Goodland Tournament=Goodland 75, Burlington 28Norton 73, Lakin 44Herington Tournament=Chase County 52, Centre 27Rural Vista 52, Wichita Classical 25Hesston Tournament=Nickerson 38, Emporia 29Humboldt Tournament=Uniontown 39, Erie 25Linn County Tournament=Pleasanton 52, Prairie View 29Marion Tournament=Pool A=Berean Academy 51, Peabody-Burns 11Marmaton Valley Tournament=West Elk 49, Northeast-Arma 22MDCV Tournament=Conway Springs 41, Valley Center 36Haven 65, Wichita Sunrise 40Moundridge Tournament=Hillsboro 41, Inman 35Moundridge 42, Lyons 29Olathe East Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Blue Springs, Mo. 62, Blue Valley 41Lawrence Free State 57, Barstow, Mo. 54Semifinal=Liberty, Mo. 36, Olathe East 28Nixa, Mo. 60, Olathe South 59, OTPurple and Gold Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Hodgeman County 36, Northern Valley 2Semifinal=Oakley 50, Stockton 43St Paul Tournament=St. Paul 51, Southeast 16Tri-County Tournament=Halstead 41, Bennington 26Minneapolis 33, Ell-Saline 23Wabaunsee Tournament=Frankfort 47, Wabaunsee 36Northern Heights 55, Solomon 17Yates Center Tournament=Consolation Semifinal=Oswego 41, Neodesha 39Yates Center 43, Bluestem 25Semifinal=Hartford 42, Sedan 32___Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

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Kan. man remains hospitalized after hunting accident

KANSAS CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Saturday will become the first top-tier Democratic presidential candidate to open a campaign office in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Massachusetts senator is expanding her presence in Missouri ahead of the state's March 10 primary, when 68 delegates will be up for grabs, the Kansas City Star reported.

The campaign also is recruiting Kansas City-area volunteers to travel to Iowa on Saturday to canvas for Warren.

Brooklynne Roulette Mosley will head Warren's Missouri presence. She previously served as campaign director for the Kansas Democratic Party in 2018, when Democrats retook the governorship and a congressional seat. Mosley went on to work for Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly before leaving for a job on Warren's campaign.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Saturday will become the first top-tier Democratic presidential candidate to open a campaign office in Kansas City, Missouri.The Massachusetts senator is expanding her presence in Missouri ahead of the state's March 10 primary, when 68 delegates will be up for grabs, the Kansas City Star reported.The campaign also is recruiting Kansas City-area volunteers to travel to Iowa on Saturday to canvas for Warren.Brooklynne Roulette Mosley will head Warren's Missouri presence. She previously served as campaign director for the Kansas Democratic Party in 2018, when Democrats retook the governorship and a congressional seat. Mosley went on to work for Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly before leaving for a job on Warren's campaign.

Warren to open campaign office in Kansas City

HARVEY COUNTY —A wanted felon is in custody after a search Friday afternoon in northern Newton. 

Just after 1:30 p.m., Police arrested&nbsp; 25-year-old Tariq Gragg near 13th and Plum after he fled on foot from a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. 

The driver of the car, Selena Martinez, was also arrested. Gragg was wanted on warrants out of Kansas City.

Gragg was believed to be armed but did not have a weapon when he was arrested. Police are continuing to search the area for a weapon or other evidence.

Harvey County Sheriff's Office, North Newton Police, and Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the investigation. During the search, Newton High School, Northridge Elementary, Santa Fe, and Cooper Early Ed Center were locked as a safety precaution.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —A wanted felon is in custody after a search Friday afternoon in northern Newton. Just after 1:30 p.m., Police arrested&nbsp; 25-year-old Tariq Gragg near 13th and Plum after he fled on foot from a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The driver of the car, Selena Martinez, was also arrested. Gragg was wanted on warrants out of Kansas City.Gragg was believed to be armed but did not have a weapon when he was arrested. Police are continuing to search the area for a weapon or other evidence.Harvey County Sheriff's Office, North Newton Police, and Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the investigation. During the search, Newton High School, Northridge Elementary, Santa Fe, and Cooper Early Ed Center were locked as a safety precaution.

Schools in Newton on lockdown during search for wanted felon

TOPEKA, KS (AP) -- Kansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran said Friday that he hasn't decided how he would vote on removing President Donald Trump from office if the House impeaches Trump as expected.

Moran was asked while attending an event in Topeka whether he had decided how he would vote on removing Trump from office. He jokingly called it "a stupid question."

"No," he said. "I guess you could take my answer as, like, 'Does he already know?' No."

The House Judiciary Committee on Friday approved two impeachment articles over Trump's effort to get Ukraine to investigate Democratic political rival and former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's son, Hunter. One alleges Trump abused his power as president, and the other alleges he obstructed Congress' investigation.

TOPEKA, KS (AP) -- Kansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran said Friday that he hasn't decided how he would vote on removing President Donald Trump from office if the House impeaches Trump as expected.Moran was asked while attending an event in Topeka whether he had decided how he would vote on removing Trump from office. He jokingly called it "a stupid question.""No," he said. "I guess you could take my answer as, like, 'Does he already know?' No."The House Judiciary Committee on Friday approved two impeachment articles over Trump's effort to get Ukraine to investigate Democratic political rival and former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's son, Hunter. One alleges Trump abused his power as president, and the other alleges he obstructed Congress' investigation.Moran said he hopes for a short Senate trial of "a couple of weeks." He said he worries that a longer trial would prevent the Senate from doing other important business.But he also said he does not want the Senate to dismiss the case against Trump almost immediately."It should be thoughtfully considered but you also don't want this just continue to be THE topic in Washington, D.C., for weeks on end," he said.

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