Ryan Haraughty Mini-Scandal Reaches Fever Pitch

Meet Ryan Haraughty, the Mission Valley Middle School teacher at the center of the Florida-centric donnybrook which seems to be consuming the Kansas City media. The picture comes from his Facebook profile, which — for the moment, at least — is a public listing on the KCMO network. This is the final respite you shall receive in this whole affair, because it’s about to get crazy.

A Party? For Casseroles? Oh, Yes. It’s A Casserole Party.

Looking for something to do Monday night? Let me rephrase: looking for something awesome to do Monday night? Pack up your memories of Grandma’s comfort food and head over to the Kansas City Casserole Party. You won’t regret it — though your waistline might.

Star Blogger Danette Gamble Comes Down Hard On Hasan, Logic, And Isla– Er, ‘Terrorism’

So you know how the Star has that “Reader Advisory Panel” that serves as a kind of watchdog/tribune/voice of dissent for the paper? Well, Danette Gamble would like to use her role in that capacity to discuss the Fort Hood shooter. But hey, before you go accusing her of hating Islam, just remember that she’s only questioning it. Yeah, except she totally hates Islam.

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Hilarious local Jason Sudeikis will turn on the Plaza Lights this year. But will he let us in for FutureSpace?

‘Innocent Remark’ Mystery Solved; Students Hit The Picket Lines In Support Of Fired Jokemaker/Teacher (UPDATE)

Remember yesterday when we wondered what “innocent remark” had gotten Mission Valley Middle School teacher Ryan Haraughty fired? Well, some diligent listening reporting by the Star has cracked the case. Turns out it wasn’t completely innocent — unless you consider jokes about engorged, phallic U.S. states to be innocent. But that didn’t stop Bob Hope’s students from picketing. Ah, to be young again.

Chief Corwin’s Blog Is Most Depressing Web Site Ever

Far be it from us to criticize another’s blog — after all, we’re just now trying to regain our footing after a nine-month absence — but have you checked out KCPD Chief James Corwin’s blog? Oh, man. Cue the Debbie Downer noise.

I can only assume this man fled in embarrassment once he espied his hat reflected in a mirror.

Bryan Busby: Unsafe Driver, Diet Cheater, Bemusingly Awesome Amateur Documentarian

We know Tony has already mentioned this, but if you get a chance to check out KMBC’s “Get Fit Team KMBC” project, you won’t be without laughter. It’s an adorable effort by the news staff to, I guess, drop a few pounds and be a little healthier. Or at least that’s what it’s supposed to be; it’s actually a chance for Bryan Busby to show off his Blair Witch skills.

Shawnee Mission Northwest Loses Gymnastics Title Due To Score Inquiry, Blames Harsh East German Judges

Local high school Shawnee Mission Northwest — you likely know it as the one with the mini-Statue of Liberty in front — was all set to win the Kansas state gymnastics title. It had the highest score at the end of regular competition. Then, suddenly, it was in third. Why? The coach asked what the score was. No, seriously.

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