A wave of morning links

Here's some of the better links I've collected from over the weekend:

Over the weekend KC's Prime Buzz, the Star's political blog, linked a story about the Latino cockfighting ring . . . Somebody please tell me what's political about the story? Other than the fact that everybody hates Mexicans.

Let the local idiot fest over another City reg nobody cares to obey begin!!! Fireworks Blamed For Brookside Fire

In some ways, it's nice to know country song inspiration still comes from this town: Massive Barn Fire in South KCMO

Apparently, Olathe does believe in snitchin': 3 Men Charged with Olathe Murder

Dead Blue Springs Baby under Investigation

On a team this horrible, despite your silly win streak, nobody can blame the players for drinking: Royals Infielder Callaspo Arrested For DUI

Expect a wave of Obama-Rama today from local media: Obama speech tickets gone in 2 hours