The big story of the weekend was the Kansas City Star's look into one of the most powerful men in Missouri politics: political consultant and former lawmaker Rod Jetton. It's a must-read story that looks into campaign donations to Jetton's clients, especially those coming after controversial votes and allegations that Jetton is more of a lobbyist than a consultant, thus skirting ethics laws. The Star reports that the way Jetton "conducts political business has attracted the scrutiny of the FBI as it probes 'pay for play' allegations in Jefferson City."
Great reporting by Jason Noble and Steve Kraske.
From the blotter: One person was in critical condition after an early Saturday morning shooting. Two firefighters were burned on an early Sunday morning call. A For Riley soldier is facing rape charges in two counties.
A woman allegedly dropped her 1-year-old son off a balcony. Someone caught him; he's OK.
Sixteen cops could get laid off in KCK.
The JoCo kids aren't all right; they're on the heroin and OxyContin.
Kansas Democrats still somebody -- anybody? -- to run for governor against Sam Brownback. Larry Gates is out.
Fox 4 turned 60.
The Wizards were knocked out of playoff contention. The Missouri Mavericks dropped its first two games.
Colorado shocked Kansas. Missouri is still winless in conference play. And K-State is on top of the Big 12 North.
The Chiefs won ugly (four field goals and a safety). A win is a win.
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Monday is here. Let Metallica pull the strings.
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