Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison resigns
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Standing outside his office, Morrison said the scandal that began Sunday led many to stop believing in him. He said he was resigning, effective Jan. 31, to preserve the public confidence in the office of attorney general.

DA asks for special prosecutor in blackmail case
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Johnson County commissioners today authorized District Attorney Phill Kline to spend an initial $25,000 to investigate alleged wrongdoing that Kline said involved blackmail and telephone harassment.

Grand jury is selected for Planned Parenthood investigation
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SSeventeen people — two of them alternates — will look into allegations of wrongdoing laid out in a citizens’ petition. The jurors are expected to meet periodically for three months; their length of service could be extended if the judge deems it appropriate.

Home Invasion thwarted by armed home owner
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A Kansas City resident shot at three men who kicked in his front door last night, apparently to commit a home-invasion robbery. The men broke in, pointed a gun at a woman and asked for the resident by name. The resident peeked out a bedroom door, shot at a suspect at the end of the hallway and chased the men out of the house while shooting.

Branson officially adopts Christmas
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City leaders voted to officially support Christmas celebrations that are part of holiday marketing for this Ozarks resort town. A win for the big guy in the sky!

Fewer apply for top jobs in school districts
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Three local school districts searching for new superintendents may be fishing in a shallow pool. The truth behind this story is about more money for administrators. Administrators who now are interested in taking the helm are able to demand higher pay and more perks. Craig Denny, Shawnee Mission board president, said the board has a pretty good idea of what the market might demand. “We’ll find someone compatible with us and with this district, but we don’t intend to be cheap about it.” Translation to the People: Tax increase coming to a household near you!

Butler CC National Champs in Football, Again
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Apparently being the No. 2 team nationally and beating the No. 1 team in its home state -- by 29 points -- wasn't good enough for Butler Community College to earn an entire national championship.