Subject: Wichita

• Suspect in George Tiller killing arrested in Johnson County

  A suspect has been arrested in the killing of Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller, the Wichita Eagle reports. From the Eagle:Authorities have yet to release more information about the arrest. Wichita police have scheduled a 4 p.m. news conference to discuss the case.From KSHB Channel 41:Police in Gardner stopped a car that matched the suspect's vehicle description.Update (2:51 p.m.): Sara Humm took this Twitic of what she says is suspect's car in the Tiller killing. 

  May 31, 2009

• Funeral services for George Tiller scheduled for Saturday in Wichita

  Funeral services for slain abortion doctor George Tiller will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at College United Methodist Church, 2930 E. 1st Street, in Wichita. View Larger Map

  June 2, 2009

• BTK, the 'Dork' Serial Killer

  June 18, 2007

• Don't Make Him Angry, City Hall

  January 14, 2008

• Daily Briefs: The thing with the woman on the toilet; Some talk of TV shows.

  March 13, 2008

• Scott P. Roeder charged with the murder of George Tiller

  Scott RoederScott P. Roeder was charged with the first-degree murder of Wichita doctor George Tiller, the Wichita Eagle reports. Roeder was also charged with armed criminal action and ordered not to have any contact with the men he's accused of pointing a gun at after allegedly shooting Tiller. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 16. Wichita Eagle reporter Ron Sylverster's writes on his Twitter that District Attorney Nola Foulston is explaining why this case doesn't meet the requirements

  June 2, 2009

• Abortion doctor George Tiller shot and killed Sunday at Wichita church

  Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller was shot and killed as he walked into church this morning, the Wichita Eagle reports.From the Eagle: Tiller was shot just after 10 a.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church at 7601 E. 13th, where he was a member of the congregation. Witnesses and a police source confirmed Tiller was the victim.No information has been released about whether a suspect is in custody.Operation Rescue president Troy Newman released this statement:We are shocked at this morning's distur

  May 31, 2009

• Off the Couch

  October 11, 2001

• Library tackles hamburgers this week

  As we first mentioned in the dining newsletter Pitch Forks, the Kansas City, Missouri public libraries are hosting the Food for Thought series this month. Last week at the Central Library, Ken Albala spoke about pancakes' utilitarian yet posh history.Tonight at the Plaza Library, New School historian and the definitive expert on junk food in America, Andrew F. Smith, will speak about those delicious all-beef patties on a sesame bun in a lecture on the history of the hamburger.Smith's new book is

  January 13, 2009

• Wichita UFO spotter worried people will think he's "nuts"

  That isn't a humpback whale flying in the Wichita sky. It's supposedly a UFO. The Wichita Eagle interviewed a man who snapped a couple photos of the strange flying object and submitted them to UFO Digest. The man didn't want to give his name to the Eagle, but UFO Digest calls him "Daniel." Daniel told the Eagle he was hesitant to submit his photos. Why? "I didn't want people to think I'm nuts," he told the Eagle. Wha? Never.

  February 10, 2009

• The Moose Dodge

  October 23, 2003

• Ab Fab

  April 22, 2004

• Sliding into 2009: small is big

  It's only March, but the National Restaurant Association has already dubbed 2009 "The Year of the Slider." On Monday, the association linked to an Orange County Register a story about "downsized" foods being a big culinary trend this year. The article points out that slider burgers -- a two-bite little sandwich once recognized as the signature sandwich of the Ohio-based White Castle chain (the distinctive burger was invented, however, in Wichita, Kansas in 1921) -- are being promoted a

  March 4, 2009

• Operation Rescue president piles on family of plane crash victims

  Troy NewmanI'm really sick of the abortion wars. George Tiller gets acquitted, then the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts announces new allegations against the Wichita abortion doctor. Then come the howls that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius isn't fit to be secretary of Health and Human Services ... because she's for abortion rights. Even after she signs a law that anti-abortion folks should be happy about. They're not happy. Nothing's good enough. Then we get an e-mail from Wichita-based Operati

  March 30, 2009

• The Rich Boys & Friends

  November 16, 2006

• Black Nasty

  April 9, 2009

• In the new economy, even jackasses have to work a little harder

  February 26, 2009

• Bradley Schlozman’s career should be in the crapper. For the rest of us, the future is already there.

  January 29, 2009

• Black Gasoline

  January 8, 2009

• Sons and Brothers

  With the Rockrose Grill & Bar, five Toubia boys from Wichita make a claim to Kansas City.

  October 11, 2007

• The Real Pet Cemetery Nightmare

  Just in time for Halloween, the Humane Society gets ready .

  October 4, 2007

• The Lord Loves Metal

  June 14, 2007

• Scroat Belly

  December 14, 2006

• The Last Thrash

  August 17, 2006

• Paper Airplanes

  July 13, 2006

• Doctor George Tiller's obituary

  Tiller, Dr. George R., age 67, Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice and Medical Director of Women's Health Care Services, died on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was shot and killed while serving as an usher at his place of worship, Reformation Lutheran Church. George was the son of Dr. Jack and Catherine Tiller. He was born in Wichita at Wesley Hospital where he later became President of the Medical Staff. As a young man he attended Alcott Elementary School, Robinson Junior High Scho

  June 3, 2009

• Pinmonkey

  Tuesday, July 30, at the Beaumont Club.

  July 25, 2002

• Wichita Rises

  The kids are alright in southern Kansas.

  June 9, 2005

• Kansas City MeatFest

  Saturday, June 12, at the Brick.

  June 10, 2004

• Safe Bet

  Parlay brings the New Year.

  December 25, 2003

• Still Kickin'

  The MC5's Wayne Kramer isn't growing old without a fight.

  November 13, 2003

• Bubble Mania

  Everything seems flimsy after a visit to Thin Skin: The Fickle Nature of Bubbles, Spheres and Inflatable Structures.

  July 17, 2003

• Born Again

  When Bryan J. Brown gave up his picket sign for a law degree, that just made him a stronger activist- and perfect candidate for a job in Kansas state government.

  May 15, 2003

• The Peacemakers

  Like thousands of others, these Kansas City men refused to fight in World War II.

  February 28, 2002

• Sounds of the Border

  The Phillips and Phillips Law Office finds easy listeners and fast money on Spanish radio.

  May 17, 2001

• Buzzbox

  Gooding

  April 12, 2001

• Gooding Times

  During concerts, Gooding's rock trio breathes life into his electronic songs.

  November 16, 2000

• Various Artists

  May 14, 2009

• Road Trip

  May 21, 2009

• Reactions to the closing of George Tiller's clinic

  Troy NewmanEarlier today, the family of slain abortion doctor George Tiller announced that they would be not be reopening the Wichita clinic. Several organizations have sent out reactions.Troy Newman, president of anti-abortion group Operation Rescue, celebrated the closing and announced that Operation Rescue would continue its work. Here are excerpts from his statements:"We are thankful that Tiller's clinic will not reopen and thankful that Wichita is now abortion-free. It is our sincere prayer

  June 9, 2009

• Operation Rescue reports receiving death threats following killing of George Tiller

  Troy NewmanOperation Rescue claims death threats against the Wichita-based anti-abortion group have increased since abortion provider George Tiller was gunned down at a church service, the Wichita Eagle reports.Operation Rescue offers e-mails and phone messages as proof.Troy Newman, the group's president, released several statements Friday afternoon. Among them:"In spite of threats against us, we will be reaching out to the community this weekend to pray for peace and memorialize those who have

  June 19, 2009

• The Old Slow News Day

  June 18, 2009

• The hearing for the man accused of killing George Tiller begins

  Scott P. Roeder​Expect a lot of coverage in the papers and TV newscasts today, tonight and tomorrow on the court hearing for Scott Roeder, the man accused of assassinating Wichita late-term abortion provider George Tiller while he was ushering church. The Wichita Eagle's Ron Sylvester is Tweeting the crap out of the pretrial hearing so you can follow along in real time. Already on the stand today is Gary Hoepner, who was also ushering that Sunday and witnessed the shooting. From Sylvester's Tw

  July 28, 2009

• Nebraska abortion provider wants to open a clinic in Kansas

  LeRoy Carhart and George Tiller​Looks like one late-term abortion provider isn't living in fear after the assassination of Wichita doctor George Tiller. Nebraska abortion provider LeRoy Carhart wants to open a late-term abortion clinic in Kansas, preferably in Wichita, the Associated Press reported early this morning. Hmm. I wonder where:Carhart said his attorney has talked to the Tiller family's attorney, but it is too early to make an announcement. So much for Operation Rescue buying the pla

  August 4, 2009

• Woman allegedly prostituted her 5-year-old daughter for booze, cigs

  ​This is out of Wichita and fucked up. A 48-year-old Wichita woman is on trial this week for allegedly prostituting her 5-year-old daughter for booze and smokes. The woman, who isn't being named to protect the identity of her daughter, and 51-year-old Reggie Stafford are "charged with multiple counts of rape, sodomy and aggravated indecent liberties with a child," Wichita Eagle reports. The woman denies the charges but admits having a drinking problem.The Eagle's Ron Sylvester is tweeting the

  August 20, 2009

• In the Wake

  October 1, 2009

• Leftovers: Openings, moving, and menus

  ​Here are some random newsy items from my reporter's notebook.Get Ready for Freddy's Freddy's Frozen Custard is coming to Kansas City. The Wichita Eagle reports on eight possible franchise locations, with the first to open next spring near 135th and Metcalf in Overland Park. Freddy's Web site lauds the Wichita-based company's steakburgers, shoestring fries and concretes. Health Inspector's Close Sharp'sSharp's 63rd Street Grill was temporarily closed on Monday after the Kansas City Health Depa

  November 4, 2009

• Cancer: Cured! McCarthy: Crucified! Jews: Demonic! Studies in Crap digs up Wichita's The Defender

  Each Thursday, your Crap Archivist brings you the finest in forgotten and bewildering crap culled from basements, thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. I do this for one reason: Knowledge is power.​ The Defender Magazine Date: Issues from January, February and September, 1955 Publisher: Defenders of the Christian Faith, Wichita, Kansas The Cover Promises: In the great devolution of lunatic Kansas preachers, the missing link between William Jennings Bryan and Fred Phelps. Re

  November 5, 2009

• Man who admitted killing George Tiller wants trial moved

  Scott P. Roeder​The man who confessed to killing a Wichita abortion provider doesn't believe he can get a fair trial in Sedgwick County. The Wichita Eagle reports that Scott Roeder's public defenders want his trial moved, citing news reports in the Eagle and a reported comment made by District Attorney Nola Foulston that Roeder's past could lead reasonable people to believe that he had been engaged in "alleged acts of American terrorism." Whatever would lead her to believe that?Roeder has a b

  November 13, 2009

• New XV video: "Fall Out of the Sky"

  I have to openly admit I didn't know jack about rapper XV until stumbling across this video last night. His MySpace -- which boasts over a million views -- says he's from "Smalltown, KS." I had trouble digging up bio info, but apparently he's gotten Lil Wayne to guest on a track, and this blogger thinks he's the second coming. The local connections continue with the video for "Fall Out of the Sky," which was directed by Kyle Harbaugh, the man behind all those excellent Mac Lethal videos. I even

  November 20, 2009