Court hears arguments on sex offender move plan
Court weighs moving sexual offender Hendricks from Larned to community housing or Osawatomie state hospital. Officials cited frail health and five treatment phases as factors, while Leavenworth County seeks a permanent injunction over zoning for a proposed group home. Attorney for care provider says structured supervision prevents risk. county contends ongoing danger and discrimination claims arc.
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EU professor under Senate scrutiny over funding ties to Propulsid
EU professor Dr. Hyman faces a Senate Finance Committee inquiry tied to funds from Johnson & Johnson tied to Propulsid. The New York Times reported corporate gifts to medical groups he advised, and lawmakers set a July 28 information deadline. Hyman defends no improper influence and notes minimal risks cited in the drug’s pediatric use.
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Firefighters in southern Colorado battled an 11,700 acre blaze near Wet Mountains with 800 firefighters, eight helicopters and 58 trucks. Improved humidity and light winds aided containment efforts, but forecasters warned hotter, drier conditions could return. About 5,000 residents fled as 1,000 structures remained threatened. containment was 30 percent with work around Greenwood subdivision.
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