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Anti-abortion letter leads to federal suit

Last updated Friday, April 8, 2011 - 3:41pm

WICHITA, Kan. -- Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a Kansas woman of sending a threatening letter to a physician who is considering opening an abortion practice in Wichita.

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Hunting expeditions help soldiers learn more about superiors

Michael Pearce, Wichita Eagle

Last updated Monday, February 14, 2011 - 3:31pm

WICHITA, Kan. -- During four deployments, Sgt. Maj. Dave Santos led men in often-violent areas of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Last week, he led men in the peaceful setting of Kansas' Smoky Hills in a far different environment.

"I'm just Dave on this hunt," he told a gathering of 10 Fort Riley soldiers that included several privates. "Out here we're equals. It's important you understand that we're on a level playing field while we're here."

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Boys get hunt of a lifetime

Wichita Eagle Bt Michael Pearce/Wichita Eagle/MCT

Last updated Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 4:12pm

LARNED, Kan. -- With two heart transplants and ongoing coronary artery problems, 11-year-old Matthew Billy has spent most of his life watching other kids play baseball.

Last week, the boy from Wister, Okla., hit the hunting world's version of a grand slam when he shot a magnificent 12-point buck.

He got his chance thanks to a small Kansas town with a huge heart.

Matthew and Nicholas Santonastasso were the guests at Larned's 10th annual Life Hunt, a deer hunt for children with life-threatening illnesses.

The hunt offers guided trips with all expenses paid -- and ample small-town hospitality.

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