What is happening to America? What is happening to Kansas?
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/176623.html
Stabbing victim LaShanda Calloway lay dying on the floor of a Wichita convenience store. Instead of dialing 911, five shoppers stepped over Calloway to carry out purchases and at least one used a cell phone to take pictures of the stabbing victim.

Police arrest Christians for praying on sidewalk during Gay Parade
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56544
In Wichita, Kan., where police arrested Spirit One Christian Center Pastor Mark Holick, who had received permission earlier from officers to be on the public sidewalk adjacent to the park where the festival was occurring but then was arrested doing exactly that.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Video
http://www.kyleharbaugh.com/Media_pages/JCSO.htm
An excellent recruitment video from the proud members of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office! If you are interested in a career in law enforcement then join one of the best law enforcement agencies in the United States. Serving the public since 1861. It was an honor to be their sheriff and to serve the citizens of Johnson County, Kansas.

Missouri places restrictions on Abortion providers
http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/179716.html
Gov. Matt Blunt is signing legislation placing more abortion clinics under government oversight by classifying them as ambulatory surgical centers. Planned Parenthood claims the law could force it to spend more than $1 million to remodel some of its buildings. The bill also bars people affiliated with abortion providers from teaching or supplying materials for sex education courses. The legislation allows schools to offer abstinence-only programs. It also puts into law an existing grant program for pregnancy centers that encourage women to give birth instead of have abortions.

ACLU and MAINstream Coalition to host event
http://pressreleases.kcstar.com/?q=node/2455
After the film, panelists Dave Helling of the KC Star and the Rev. Bob Meneilly of MAINstream Coalition will discuss how we can look past the boundaries defining Left and Right, Liberal and Conservative to explore the common ground we all share as Americans.

Registered Sex Offender on parole arrested again
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/179322.html
A man convicted of a sex offense against a child and released from prison 2 ½ months ago was arrested Wednesday for allegedly masturbating near a neighborhood Fourth of July party. The witnesses called police, who stopped Colston as he walked down the street. According to court records, he told police he “has a problem with masturbating and masturbates in public three to four times a week” in the neighborhoods near where he was arrested.

Blunt signs Castle Doctrine
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The measure spells out that people are not required to retreat from an intruder and can use deadly force once the person illegally enters their home, vehicle or other dwelling, including a tent. The bill provides an absolute defense against being charged or sued for using such force.

Authorities charge Phelps Family Member with Flag Desecration
http://blogs.kansascity.com/crime_scene/2007/07/nebraska-offici.html\
Nebraska law makes it a crime to trample the flag, and prosecutors argue that Phelps-Roper was responsible for letting her son do so. For her part, she plans to fight the charges vigorously and says her family's rights are being attacked.

Sugar Creek Mayor – ‘If it increases taxes taking property is ok’
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/181370.html
“They’ve known about this for 10 years, and we get a couple months of notification before they take our homes,” Cindy Webber said, expressing frustration over losing her house — as well as the $30,000 in home improvements made in the past three years. For Mayor Stan Salva of Sugar Creek, the definition is clear: Sugarland would increase tax revenue and reinvigorate an ailing city. To him, it’s a clear-cut public use.

Former Chief arrested for drug possession
http://blogs.kansascity.com/crime_scene/2007/07/former-kc-chief.html
Illinois police say they caught Fox Sports broadcaster and former Chief Bill Maas with "a .22-caliber revolver, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, 6 grams of suspected cocaine and 28 pills of Ecstasy," the AP reports. He was arrested after a traffic stop Friday; authorities say he consented to the search.

Robert Sturm Jr. was known for his people skills
http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/182203.html
Rob Sturm was a member of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department for 16 years. During his tenure he worked in the jail, in 911 communications and with the hostage negotiation unit. While working in communications, Laura Sturm said, he used his people skills to calm a dangerous situation. “He talked a man out of his house after a long, long time, and he convinced him to put his gun aside, and no one was hurt,” she said. “He had a good way of convincing people to see his point of view and show them right from wrong.” Lt. Sturm will be missed by all.