Kansas City Early Friday Ketchup




It's 4:11 in the AM and if you're up reading right now then you're up too late or early . . . Accordingly, we're taking this time to share some news links that didn't fit anywhere else in the blog but still deserve mention for educational purposes along with this classic advert from Saatchi & Saatchi that offers an indication that the "hard sell" is still in play.

Now the local stuff after the jump . . .


Kansas City Consumer Victory

Kansas City woman fights home warranty company; wins with help of KCTV5

A Kansas City woman warns it's easy to pay a monthly payment for a home warranty but getting any real response when an appliance breaks down is a mess. Louella Henderson's battle with Choice Home Warranty began when her air conditioner broke down.


Season Of Burglary Is Upon Us

Police: Thieves crash car into back of store at Seven Oaks Shopping Center, take off with cash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police are investigating an attempted burglary Thursday at Leon's Thriftway in the Seven Oaks Shopping Center. Family of the store's owner told FOX4 that someone drove into the back of the store to gain entry then attempted to take two ATMS and the cash register around 4:15 a.m.


Celebrate Community Payback

NFL player making major donation to build new field at his KC Alma mater

Professional football player Charles Harris of the Miami Dolphins is helping a local school. But he says this donation is personal. Harris, a graduate of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, is making a major donation to help breathe new life into his Alma mater. "I want to get in there.


More Deets About KCMO Hero

Off-duty KC cop didn't hesitate to tackle suspect firing gun into Westport crowd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It started out as a routine walk in Westport for off-duty KCPD Officer Cody Halterman. "I mean a lot of the bars had just let out, and I was just walking down the street," Halterman said. Within seconds, the Kansas City policeman heard several gunshots.


Prez Harry Tribute Change Up

Harry S. Truman Visitor Center could move to new location

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center has had a busy Tuesday. It's where Becky Wubker is taking her Wisconsin friends. "We're going to start here, go through the Truman home, probably going to do the square, so they can see some of the history behind Independence," Wubker said.


HELP FIND CRISPY KCMO CROOK!!!

KCPD says person who tried to steal high voltage cable will have severe burns to hands and face

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Police need your help finding someone who has severe burns and attempted to steal a high voltage cable Wednesday night. Police believe the attempted crime happened around 5 p.m. near 12th Street and I-435. That's when KCP&L received a notice that something was wrong.


Show-me Lower Taxes???

Missourians to see individual income tax cut under new law

The Republican signed the bill Thursday. It will take effect on the heels of earlier tax cuts passed by Missouri's Republican-led Legislature. A 2014 law enacted gradual cuts based on state revenue growth. State Treasurer Eric Schmitt this week confirmed that revenue growth will trigger a cut from the current 5.9 percent rate down to 5.8 percent in January because of the earlier law.


Rock Chalk Man Cave Deluxe

Avid KU basketball fan transforms Shawnee garage into Allen Fieldhouse replica

SHAWNEE, Kan. -- It's been home sweet home to countless basketball memories. One fanatical Kansas basketball fanatic has found a way to take Phog Allen Fieldhouse home with him to Johnson County. It's a unique tribute that Rory Ramsdell, 48, can call his own.


Local Flashback Contest Redux

Are you the next American Idol? Open auditions are coming to Kansas City

Get ready to give us everything you've got! Open auditions for American Idol on ABC are heading to Kansas City this summer. You can submit an audition online or in person. Kansas City's in-person auditions are set for Sunday, September 9 at Barney Allis Plaza. They'll announce times closer to the date.


And this is the first OPEN THREAD of the day . . .

Comments

  1. The story of that person trying to steal electricity had a 15,000 volt surprise. He has to show up to one of the local hospitals soon enough, my guess the person has been punished enough.

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  2. Sympathy misplaced-

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