As Winter comes to a conclusion we sharea drone's eye view of the skyline and then check some of the top local news links for right now.
Take a peek:
Kansas City Springing Forward
Joe's Weather Blog: Finally some better rains (for some of us) (SUN-3/18)
Good afternoon...the sun is slowly coming out here at Casa Lauria...as the low clouds have been an expected issue in the region today. They are thinning out briefly from the southwest to the northeast but many areas from near KC and northeast will not see any sunshine again today.
12th & Oak Fear Factor Justification
City Hall has a watch list for security purposes. But why is it a secret?
A little-known watch list for individuals who have made threats or exhibited menacing behavior at City Hall is aimed at bolstering security. But without accountability or any sort of due process built in as safeguards, the city's version of a "no-fly list" is ripe for abuse.
Notable Kansas Tech Death
Adrián Lamo, Hacker Who Reported Chelsea Manning to the F.B.I., Dies at 37
Adrián Lamo, a hacker best known for breaking into the computer networks of The New York Times and other major corporations, and for reporting the Army whistle-blower Chelsea Manning to the authorities, was found dead on Wednesday in Wichita, Kan. He was 37.
Tribute To Fallen Police
Independence police honor fallen officer
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Independence police officers are remembering a fallen officer this weekend. Officer Terry Foster was killed in the line of duty on March 17, 2001. This was part of a domestic disturbance call; Foster was shot to death by the suspect. Fox 4 reporter Bob Stepanich filed this report in March of 2001.
Show-Me Missouri Corporate Policy
Messenger: Corporate donations drive Missouri push to limit residents' access to courts
The daughter of two journalists, Laura Cobb was destined to be a great writer. As a senior in high school at Villa Duchesne in 2005, her college entrance essay was so good it was posted on a national website as an example for others.
Missouri Wedding Rule Ruckus
Witnesses ask Legislature to toughen child marriage laws
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would end the state's status as being the easiest place in the country for a 15-year-old to be married. Missouri allows those 15 to 17 to marry with the permission of only one parent, even if the other parent objects.
Independence Survivor Story
Officer Wagstaff serves in parade - kshb.com
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- An Independence officer who survived getting shot in the line of duty talks about his communities support following the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Officer Tom Wagstaff served as the grand marshal. "It's great to be back. I can't put it into my words how grateful I am for all the support," said Wagstaff.
And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .
How come they got to recycle dead cops?
ReplyDeleteFoster was one of the original officers at IPD who was actually shot by someone besides another officer.
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