2 suspects convicted in drug ring run from Oklahoma prison

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Two Wichita men have been convicted of participating in a drug ring run by two inmates at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Federal prosecutors say 58-year-old Kevin Lewis, and 45-year-old Travis Vontress were the last of 23 defendants convicted for their roles in the drug operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday the men were convicted by a federal jury. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Travis Knighten directed the drug operation from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He is serving a 90-year sentence for killing a prison guard in 1993. One other Oklahoma inmate was involved and all the other defendants were from Wichita.