Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ledes :]

Police arrest Fort Collins man in sex assault case
On Thursday, February 19th a Fort Collins man was arrested for sexual assault, robbery, and domestic violence. Mark Phelps was taken into custody and transported to the Larimer County Detention Center. This is known as an isolated incident.
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20090220/UPDATES01/302200018

Missing teacher, student found in W.Va.
On February 16th a 15 year old boy and his teacher were reported missing. Earlier in the week the boy’s parents accused the teacher of having a “relationship” with their son. This morning they were both found in Morgantown, West Virginia. Arrangements are being made to send the boy back home to Holyoke, Massachusetts.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29364863/

Woman claims drunken Santa fell on her
“Antoinette Basso filed a lawsuit Thursday against a man dressed in a Santa suit who she said stumbled and fell on top of her, knocking her face-first into the sidewalk outside a Chicago restaurant.” She is filing a lawsuit for pain, suffering, and disfigurement of her face. The charges exceed $50,000.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29308850/

Drag queen becomes homecoming queen
Is it right for a man, gay or not, to be homecoming queen? Well it happened in Virginia at George Mason University. The man beat out two women for the crown on February 20th. He’s proud that not only does the campus have diversity, but they celebrate it too.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29303880/

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Josie Crackenberger

Daycare Sexual Assault (Question)
Would you let your child go to an unlicensed Daycare? A Billings man was arrested Wednesday under suspicion of sexually assaulting children at a daycare he operates in his home. Billings Police are asking concerned parents to come forward. Sixty-two year old Jerry Lindau was accused of sexual intercourse without consent and sexual assault. One family has come forward with the accusation from their daughter, and others are encouraged to do so.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29278337/

Felony Criminal Endangerment (quote)
“A Billings teen plead guilty to felony criminal endangerment charges for hitting a woman and a toddler while driving last November.” Sixteen year old Tyrell Littlebird was texting while driving and without paying attention hit the two pedestrians. He is also being charged with having no license, driving illegally.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29278338/

Shovel Attack (quote)
“Billings Police are investigating an attack downtown Wednesday evening. Emergency responders say the 49-year old victim was unconscious when they arrived.” Faralyn Feather was accused, but not yet proven guilty. Witnesses have spoken and said that they say someone allegedly hit the victim over the head with a snow shovel, and then run off.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29278341/

Vision Beyond Borders (quote)
“At a time when the U.S. economy, job losses and diminishing 401K funds are stealing all of the headlines, a local man is quietly working to restore hope to those who have nothing to lose.” Vision Beyond Borders is a Christian organization created by Patrick Klein. It is based is Sheridan, Wyoming. He believes the problem is the government being “too tight” with their money.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29269938/

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Ledes 3

Josie Crackenberger
5 things men should know about women (quote)
“Gals like looks and smarts, but love and dependability also important,” although smarts are still well needed from men, to be able to depend on them is much more securing. Many men try to impress woman with their looks, but reading on will prove to you, they want much more.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29163128/?pg=1#Health_5ThingsMenShouldKnow

Judges plead guilty in sending kids to lockup (Question)
Have you ever wondered when the judge that put you or your family member in jail, would pay the dirty deed themselves? Well in Pennsylvania two court judges were arrested for fraud and put away for up to seven years.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29164855/

Fla. cops search for girl who vanished from bed (Impact)
On Tuesday night young Haleigh Cummings vanished from her bed in Satsuma Florida. She is believed to be abducted because there is no evidence of her wandering away. Her father says he’s positive it was abduction, because Haleigh herself is afraid of the dark.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29143439/

Man found hanging in tree Wednesday south of Gillette (Impact)
On January 23, 2009 a Hispanic man suspected of suicide was found hanging in a tree. Using a noose the man took his life leaving personal information and a cell phone on his body. Police still not sure of how long the body was hanging in the tree.
http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2009/01/23/news/friday/news05.txt