Kansas News Digest 3:15 pm

Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Missouri. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Kansas City Bureau at 800-852-4844 or [email protected].

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AROUND THE STATE:

IN BRIEF:

CONSERVATIVE LAWMAKER RETIRING — SHAWNEE, Kan. — A former Kansas City area TV meteorologist has won a Kansas Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of one of the Legislature's most conservative members.

CHILD'S DEATH-PLEA — LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2018 death of her baby.

SPORTS:

FBN--Texans-Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two of the NFL's premier young quarterbacks try to lead their teams to the AFC title game when Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The teams met in Week 6, when the Texans rallied for a 31-24 victory, but both have changed considerably in the past three months. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Game starts 2:05 p.m.

T25-WICHITA STATE-UCONN

HARTFORD, Conn. — No. 23 Wichita State blew a nine-point lead in the final minute of regulation, but came back to beat UConn 89-86 in two overtimes on Sunday. Jaime Echenique led four Wichita State players in double figures with 19 points before fouling out. Dexter Dennis and Erik Stevenson each scored 16 for the Shockers (15-1, 3-0 American Athletic Conference), who have won nine straight games. By Pat Eaton-Robb.

AP Photos transref:CTJH107, transref:CTJH102, transref:CTJH101, transref:CTJH108.

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