It's been a terrible week in the world of the BigBrownBlogger. My beloved Kansas Jayhawks lost to the KSU Kitties on Big Monday, just hours after earning the nation's #1 ranking.
ESPN had to go and tell me it was the first time a team had gotten it and lost it in the same day in the history of he ESPN coach's poll. Not a good record to set.
Anyway I'm cheering up now and will probably drop a little more wisdom on you in the following day. I just needed sometime to cry in beer. :-D
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
I'm going to call him J.K. Rowling at some point, I know it
Briefly met Winfield's new superintendent of schools Monday night and I think he was the wise pick. Knows the area, is finishing up a doctorate and started as a teacher in this school district. Easy pick.
One problem though, I keep wanting to call J.K. Campbell, J.K. Rowling - the Harry Potter author - instead. I've typed that name a couple times and figure it's only a matter of time before it ends up in print. :-/
Campbell's cast his own spell over the Winfield district already, I've heard from lots of folks that support him. A number of Ark City folks are sad to see him go, so he looks like a solid pick.
Let's hope so.
One problem though, I keep wanting to call J.K. Campbell, J.K. Rowling - the Harry Potter author - instead. I've typed that name a couple times and figure it's only a matter of time before it ends up in print. :-/
Campbell's cast his own spell over the Winfield district already, I've heard from lots of folks that support him. A number of Ark City folks are sad to see him go, so he looks like a solid pick.
Let's hope so.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Udall police departures
I'm currently putting a story together on a story out of Udall regarding the resignation of the town's two paid police officers. That includes their chief of police.
Mayor Chris Lette tells me that chief Jeremy Billman has taken a job in the private sector and the other officer has been working two jobs for a couple years and is ready to cutback.
From what I know, they'll be leaving the force next week.
Mayor Chris Lette tells me that chief Jeremy Billman has taken a job in the private sector and the other officer has been working two jobs for a couple years and is ready to cutback.
From what I know, they'll be leaving the force next week.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
-20 Degrees??? Jeez
I've been a south central Kansas boy most of my life and, well, it seemed last night was about the coldest night I can really ever remember. I was out after midnight for a brief time and can only say that it was absolutely miserable. Even with no wind, the cold and darkness sliced right through.
Have to love Kansas, though, by Sunday it's supposed to be over 50 degrees for a high that day. Which means in just a few days we'll have seen a temperature swing of around 70 degrees.
Weird.
Have to love Kansas, though, by Sunday it's supposed to be over 50 degrees for a high that day. Which means in just a few days we'll have seen a temperature swing of around 70 degrees.
Weird.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The movie poster
Yes, I've seen the story going around about "The Roommate" movie poster that has Southwestern College's Christy Hall on it. I've seen the poster, too. In my opinion it's pretty cool, not sure why the college is getting worked up about it.
This is one of those instances where you should follow the rule that any publicity is good publicity, even if it is a slasher movie. What else is there to do? Sue a big movie company? Haha... Good luck with that.
Enjoy the ride and get a little pub out of it. Which may be in fact what the college is doing by stirring up this little protest. ;-)
This is one of those instances where you should follow the rule that any publicity is good publicity, even if it is a slasher movie. What else is there to do? Sue a big movie company? Haha... Good luck with that.
Enjoy the ride and get a little pub out of it. Which may be in fact what the college is doing by stirring up this little protest. ;-)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Mike Morton and pot
Mike Morton, the former local Democratic party chief busted with pot, is set to make a court appearance in Winfield next Monday.
We're keeping an eye on the case, as it moves through the court system. Morton was arrested in October and authorities found 200 pounds of pot in various stages of the growing process.
I'll let you know how things turn out on Monday.
We're keeping an eye on the case, as it moves through the court system. Morton was arrested in October and authorities found 200 pounds of pot in various stages of the growing process.
I'll let you know how things turn out on Monday.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Burden chief in court Friday
Burden Chief of Police Travis Lowe was in court Friday but nothing much really was accomplished. He's to be back in court Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. for another hearing.
Judge Nick St. Peter considered a motion that Lowe's attorney - Chris Rogers - had filed asking that the case be tossed out due to insufficient evidence. St. Peter said he'd take the request under advisement but wanted the court to hear more evidence in the case first.
I wouldn't expect this case to end up being plea bargained. Today in court it was very apparent that Rogers and prosecutor Chris Smith were fairly far apart on how this issue should be resolved. Expect it to end up in front of a jury because, if Lowe wants to continue as a cop, he probably needs this off his record entirely.
Smith, in open court, said he resented Rogers assertion that the state would bring charges against someone without any evidence to support such a charge.
So, I don't see Smith agreeing to a plea that would reduce charges enough for Lowe to remain a law enforcement officer. But we'll see.
Judge Nick St. Peter considered a motion that Lowe's attorney - Chris Rogers - had filed asking that the case be tossed out due to insufficient evidence. St. Peter said he'd take the request under advisement but wanted the court to hear more evidence in the case first.
I wouldn't expect this case to end up being plea bargained. Today in court it was very apparent that Rogers and prosecutor Chris Smith were fairly far apart on how this issue should be resolved. Expect it to end up in front of a jury because, if Lowe wants to continue as a cop, he probably needs this off his record entirely.
Smith, in open court, said he resented Rogers assertion that the state would bring charges against someone without any evidence to support such a charge.
So, I don't see Smith agreeing to a plea that would reduce charges enough for Lowe to remain a law enforcement officer. But we'll see.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Netflix fix: The First 48
I thought I would mention this because I know so many of us here are fascinated by crime and crime investigation.
Recently, not sure exactly when, Netflix added seasons 1-10 of the First 48 to its instant view line up. I've already watched way too many episodes of the show during our blast of winter weather.
Unfortunately I haven't found the Lester Street massacre episode, which is the episode I consider to be the best of the bunch. Oh well, it must not be on there for some reason.
Anyway, if you are a Netflixer and like good crime shows, or are already a fan of the show, check it out.
Recently, not sure exactly when, Netflix added seasons 1-10 of the First 48 to its instant view line up. I've already watched way too many episodes of the show during our blast of winter weather.
Unfortunately I haven't found the Lester Street massacre episode, which is the episode I consider to be the best of the bunch. Oh well, it must not be on there for some reason.
Anyway, if you are a Netflixer and like good crime shows, or are already a fan of the show, check it out.
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