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Medical Care Cost in the Millions for Wichita Co. Inmates

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Medical care for inmates will be the focus Monday for Wichita County Commissioners.

The court is expected to approve a quote for $131,932.63 per month, for inmate comprehensive medical care coverage for 2012.  That comes out to more than $1.5 million a year.

The court meets Monday at 10:00 a.m., in Room 270, of the Wichita County Courthouse.  Stay with six for the latest on this developing story, and other action taken that affects you and your family.

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