Drop in prison population raises state concern in Kansas
In June Kansas prison population fell by 33 to 6193, the first drop in nine months, yet officials fear crowding could recur. The system has room for 6662 inmates under a 1989 federal court order. officials wait for sentencing changes in July to better predict trends.
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Health care forum pulled by Wichita hospital amid protests
Kansas Congressman Dan Glickman pledged to finance a health care reform workshop after St. Joseph Medical Center withdrew sponsorship due to protests from abortion opponents. The event, open to the public and aimed mostly at seniors, shifted venues before being canceled.
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Emporia man drowns at Melvern Lake
Louis Hernandez, 65, of Emporia, drowned at a Melvern Lake swimming area on Saturday. His wife momentarily left him. a rescue team recovered his body about 2:30 p.m. in eight feet of water near shore. He was taken to Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia where he was pronounced dead.
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