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Prison for Kan. doctor who sold pain pills without a prescription
WICHITA, KAN. – A former Kansas physician was sentenced to 120 months in prison following a jury trial conviction and a plea agreement based on charges for selling opioid prescriptions to customers without legitimate medical need for powerful pain medications, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court...
Veteran killed in Vietnam still without a headstone at Wichita Cemetery
One Kansas family is fighting to show respect to their loved one, trying to get him a headstone, over 50 years after he was killed in action. Private First Class, Christopher Gutierrez is buried at Wichita's Calvary Cemetery.
Newton to commemorate World No Tobacco Day with trail talk for kids
HARVEY COUNTY — The Harvey County Health Department and Healthy Harvey Coalition are launching a new initiative in Newton in celebration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Community members can enjoy a self-led message walk May 28-31 at Athletic Park near West First Street. The walk emphasizes early education on the dangers of tobacco and vaping, aligning with this year’s World No Tobacco Day theme, Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.
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