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Open Thread ... Tuesday

Posted on July 01, 2008
The Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments, is up and running on a lovely Tuesday. Thanks for spending part of your day with us! PROGRAMMING NOTE: I'm going to be off Wednesday and Thursday, so the always excellent...

Joe Horn is a free man

Posted on July 01, 2008
A grand jury has cleared Horn, a Texas man, of charges that he was wrong to shoot two burglars in the back as they ran away from his neighbor's house. The case was seen as a test of Texas' laws...

UPDATE on KC firefighters in 1988 explosion

Posted on July 01, 2008
U.S. Attorney John Wood has just released a statement regarding Star reporter Mike McGraw's article about the 1988 explosion that killed six KC firefighters: Sunday's Kansas City Star article indicates that some individuals have called into question their own prior...

Report: Leavenworth judge under investigation for sexual misconduct

Posted on July 01, 2008
That's according to the Journal-World, which has this report about Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick Stewart. Snip: The complaint alleges that beginning in approximately 1999 Stewart ?engaged in inappropriate conduct? toward the aide, ?consisting primarily of harassing conduct which...

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JoCo Sheriff will have extra officers to stop fireworks

Posted on July 01, 2008
From the JoCo Sheriff: Johnson County Deputies will be enforcing the fireworks ban in rural Johnson County during this year's Independence Day weekend celebrations. There will be additional patrols in place to assist in this effort. According to county regulations,...

Theron Thomas Kent

Posted on July 01, 2008
The Emporia Gazette has the best coverage of this case, where Kent was convicted of fatally shooting a young hunter near Americus last year. The specific charges were involuntary manslaughter, hunting without permission and criminal discharge of a firearm.

All my friends know the low rider

Posted on July 01, 2008
A New Hampshire woman is facing criminal charges -- AGAIN -- because she allegedly let her pants hang too low while, of course, NOT WEARING ANY UNDERWEAR. Starbucks got an official letter barring her from the premises. Snip: Bentz noted...

Topeka man convicted of shooting, killing hunter

Posted on June 30, 2008
Story is from Emporia and involves the death of Beau Arndt, 18, a hunter who was shot and killed near Americus last year. From The AP: The jury took about three hours Monday to find 57-year-old Theron Thomas Kent guilty...

Talk about your mean-spirited little jerks

Posted on June 30, 2008
On Cape Cod, a 14-year-old "thought it would be funny" if he pushed an elderly person off a dock, the local paper reports. After he got arrested, guess what he did with his one phone call? He called a friend...

Where is Kenneth C. Evans Jr.?

Posted on June 30, 2008
From KCK PD: The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a wanted person, Kenneth C. Evans Jr., black male, 07-15-1988, 5'9, 160, black hair, brown eyes. Mr. Evans is wanted for questioning in an...

Joe Horn is a free man

Posted on June 30, 2008
A grand jury has cleared Horn, a Texas man, of charges that he was wrong to shoot two burglars in the back as they ran away from his neighbor's house. The case was seen as a test of Texas' laws...

Olathe man accused of counterfeiting money

Posted on June 30, 2008
From U.S. Attorney Eric Melgren's office: Vincent M. Cunningham, 50, Olathe, Kan., was charged Thursday with counterfeiting. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Topeka alleged that Cunningham sold $1,150 in counterfeit bills to an informant for $250...

Shenanigans

Posted on June 30, 2008
My colleague suggests that we need MORE bans on fireworks, not fewer. James at the Kansas Citian issues a fullthroated cry of "shenanigans" in response.

FL man accused of assaulting mom with 3 lbs. of frozen Polish sausage

Posted on June 30, 2008
First the frozen chicken, now this. Snip: Praeger's mother told police that her son was drinking and they got into an argument. She said Praeger picked up the pack of sausage and threw it at her, grazing the back of...

Paraplegic accused of leading Calif. police on a high-speed chase

Posted on June 30, 2008
Which goes to show that people with disabilities really can do anything. This gentleman became paralyzed when police shot him several years ago and lied about him assaulting officers. He went to prison, but had most of his sentence kicked...

Leawood thieves steal thousands in electronics, sports memorabilia

Posted on June 30, 2008
From Crime Stoppers: On early Sunday morning, June 29, 2008, a commercial office building near West 115th Street and Tomahawk Creek Parkway in Leawood was burglarized. The building was still under construction and only one suite was occupied. Several high-end...

A reasonable explanation

Posted on June 30, 2008
Well, sure, his car was weaving around the road, but he only had three tires. OK, and yeah, he was allegedly drunk ...

There is a God

Posted on June 30, 2008
"Verne Troyer sues to stop distribution of sex tape." I hope they bury all the copies in a giant hole in the desert, like they did with the "E.T." video game. File photo via The AP.

Open Thread ... Monday

Posted on June 30, 2008
Thanks again for spending part of your day on the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and chatting. Of course, you're also welcome to post links if you've seen something cool elsewhere. Please sign your comments, and please...

You don't need me to tell you this, but ...

Posted on June 30, 2008
"Immigration raids often spare employers" -- headline from the Houston Chronicle

KCPD names victim in south KC shooting -- charges filed

Posted on June 30, 2008
Dion Wiley, 20, of Kansas City died after he was shot in the head early Sunday after a party in the 5600 block of East 87th. Five other people were injured, too. Jackson County prosecutors have filed charges against Kevin...

Arrest warrant issued for AR mayor who turned dogs loose in national forest

Posted on June 30, 2008
The mayor of Helena-West Helena reportedly turned 10 dogs loose in a nearby national forest because the town couldn't afford to keep the strays any longer. The mayor is now being accused of animal cruelty. Hat Tip: Many thanks, JUNGLE...

Somewhere, Dirty Harry is weeping bitterly

Posted on June 30, 2008
San Francisco -- home of fictional violence-purveyor Harry Callahan -- has a novel way of dealing with underage illegal immigrants caught dealing crack: The city gives them a free plane ride home. That way, they won't get deported and could...

KCPD identifies West Bottoms homicide victim

Posted on June 30, 2008
From KCPD: The homicide victim has been identified as Jeremiah Morrison, white male 05/18/1981 of KCMO. Detectives are still requesting that anyone who knows the identification of the suspects to contact the TIPS Hotline at 474-TIPS (8477).

Milwaukee golfers robbed at gunpoint on golf course

Posted on June 30, 2008
And no, it did NOT stop them from finishing their game.

Fact: "Drug addicts don't make very good friends"

Posted on June 30, 2008
Midtown Miscreant finishes the story of an old buddy, Charlie, here. Snip: I can't say I miss the Charlie that he had become, drug addicts don't make very good friends. I have often asked myself why I ever got involved...

Man accused of wearing wig, thong, fake breasts while walking along road

Posted on June 30, 2008
Story is from Connecticut, where authorities got several complaints about the gentleman. Police later arrested a suspect who was picking up cans behind a store when they found him. Charges here are simple trespass and disorderly conduct -- which seems...

Trouble at the Gateway Arch

Posted on June 30, 2008
A park ranger was hit by a car after he tried to stop some men from throwing traffic barriers into the Mississippi early on Sunday. The ranger was able to return fire, though, and his shots ended up killing the...

MO governor to sign bill against online harassment

Posted on June 30, 2008
In St. Charles County, where Megan Meier committed suicide. What precisely will the legislation do? I'm glad you asked.

"Convicted of causing a catastrophe"

Posted on June 30, 2008
The Hannibal Courier-Post has a story about James Scott, who was convicted of breaking a West Quincy, Ill., levee during the flood of 1993. ABC's Primetime Live is taking another look at the case during its broadcast on Tuesday night....

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