DUQUESNE, Mo. (AP) — Duquesne Mayor Denny White has resigned amid an investigation of his working relationship with the council and allegations of improper use of city equipment.

White said in his letter of resignation that he was leaving because he bought a home outside the city and out of concern for his health.

The Duquesne Board of Aldermen accepted White’s resignation Tuesday but delayed a decision on his replacement.

The Joplin Globe reports the board voted in September to seek White’s resignation.

Some board members accused White of not attending board meetings or communicating with the board, using city equipment on private property and a slow reaction to replacing police vehicles after a pursuit in June left the department with only one functioning vehicle.
White denied all the allegations.

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press
JACK GILLUM, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s new Open Payments website is intended to let you find out whether your doctor is getting freebies, travel or other financial benefits from drug companies and medical device manufacturers. But it doesn’t make it easy.

For now, the website lacks a “Find Your Doctor” button.

The Obama administration says that’s coming. Consumers should start noticing some improvements later this month, particularly with navigation.

However, an Associated Press analysis found significant problems remain, with large chunks of missing information and disputed data, and those are not likely to be cleared up soon.

Disclosure of financial relationships between doctors and industry has long been a priority for consumer advocates. They worry that unseen incentives may influence prescribing decisions, the use of high-tech tests and even surgical procedures.

They don’t specify which side of the state line they’re talking about, and it’s possible they don’t know there’s a difference, but the Huffington Post has honored Kansas City as the most exciting “it” city in the US. We’re not sure what that means, but we can share the sentiment.

The food, the Midwestern hospitality and the music were all highlighted as reasons to visit the metro area.  The author doesn’t write a lot about the cities on the list. Here’s the KC entry:

“Get to the Green Lady Lounge for some jazz, eat awesome BBQ at Q39, and don’t forget to check out the historic City Market. The food is amazing, nearly everything is affordable, and the people are nice.”

Find the complete article here.

Kansas Libertarian Party

Keen Umbehr, Libertarian candidate for Kansas Governor, will embark on a whirlwind two-day tour of eastern and central Kansas on the morning of Saturday, Oct 4th. The tour will stop in 34 Kansas communities where Mr. Umbehr will visit with folks and provide campaign materials to those who would like them.

Although the aggressive 34-city schedule will not allow Mr. Umbehr to stay very long at any one location, he is looking forward to meeting those who come out and answering as many questions as possible before moving on to the next community.

“I have heard so many times that people are tired of professional politicians who will not answer their questions”, said Umbehr. “I will come to your community to answer your questions and all I ask in return is the opportunity to earn your trust and your vote.”

Saturday, October 4th
City Arrival Location

Topeka, 7:30 AM, Classic Bean, 2125 SW Fairlawn Rd
Lawrence, 9:00 AM, Runaway Pony B&B, 603 Tennessee St
Tonganoxie, 9:30 AM, The Coffee Depot, 626 E. 4th Street
Leavenworth, 10:15 AM, Pullman’s Place, 230 Cherokee
Bonner Springs, 11:00 AM, Daylight Donuts, 619 E Front St
Lenexa, 11:35 AM, Blackdog Coffee House at 12815 W 87th St Pkwy
Olathe, 12:10 PM, Old 56 Café, 912 S Chestnut St
Paola, 1:30 PM, Molly’s Table, 117 S Pearl St
Louisburg, 2:00 PM, The Coffee House, 408 W. Amity
Fort Scott, 3:15 PM, Common Grounds, 116 S. Main
Pittsburg, 4:00 PM, Spellbound Bookstore and Café, 202 Centennial Dr
Baxter Springs, 5:00 PM, Cowtown Days
Columbus, 6:45 PM, Norma’s Café, 218 E Maple St
Independence, 8:00 PM, Montgomery County Courthouse, 217 E. Myrtle
Winfield, 9:45 PM, Cowley County Courthouse, 311 E 9th Ave
Derby, 10:45 PM

Sunday, October 5th
City Arrival Location

Derby, 7:00 AM
Wichita, 7:30 AM, The Good Egg, 2141 N Bradley Fair Pkwy
Augusta, 9:00 AM, McDonald’s, 520 W 7th Ave
El Dorado, 9:45 AM Daylight Donuts, 1243 W Central Ave
Newton, 10:45 AM, Norm’s Coffee Bar, 125 W 6th St
Hutchinson, 11:45 AM, Pizza Ranch, 1805 E 17th Ave
McPherson, 1:15 PM, Craft Coffee Parlor, 120 N Main St
Lindsborg, 2:00 PM, The Old Grind, 113 N. Main Street
Salina, 2:45 PM, Moka’s South, 2424 S. 9th Street
Minneapolis, 3:30 PM, Mity-Quik, 121 N Mill St
Beloit, 4:30 PM, Banner Restaurant, 720 N Bell St
Concordia, 5:30 PM, Pick up dinner
Belleville, 6:00 PM, Bel-Villa Family Restaurant, Hwy 36 & 81
Washington, 6:45 PM, Casey’s General Store, 113 W 7th St
Marysville, 7:30 PM, Pony Express Statue
Blue Rapids, 8:00 PM, Weaver Hotel
Manhattan, 9:00 PM, A. J.’s Pizza, 301 Poyntz Ave
Wamego 9:45 PM Columbia Theatre
Alma, 10:15 PM, Keen’s Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States:

“This is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance to address this health crisis. While Ebola is not easily transmitted, it is important that we fully utilize our public health infrastructure to detect possible infections, as well as safely screen, isolate and treat any patients who may need care. I will continue to be in touch with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, to monitor the national and international responses to this outbreak.”

On Sept. 16, 2014, CNN published an op-ed written Sen. Moran about the importance of the U.S. involvement in the Ebola response.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A new poll says the U.S. Senate and governor’s races in Kansas remain close.

The survey of 500 likely Kansas voters released Wednesday said independent Senate candidate Greg Orman was favored by 46 percent. Three-term Republican incumbent Pat Roberts was backed by 41 percent, with 11 percent undecided.

The poll was conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University in Boston from Sept. 27 through Sept. 30 and had a 4.4 percent margin of error.

The poll said in the governor’s race, Democrat Paul Davis was favored by 46 percent and Republican incumbent Sam Brownback by 42 percent. Six percent were undecided.

In the hotly contested secretary of state’s race, Republican incumbent Kris Kobach was favored by 45 percent and Democrat Jean Schodorf by 40 percent, with 14 percent undecided.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who hid under a bed at his children’s home to spy on them has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Thirty-five-year-old Earl Brockington Jr., of Kansas City, Kansas, was sentenced Wednesday for five crimes, including robbery and domestic battery.

Prosecutors say Brockington entered the Leavenworth home of the mother of his children on April 21 and hid under a bed for several hours while spying on the family.

The mother testified during a trial in August that she thought her son was imagining things when he told her someone was under the bed. The Leavenworth Times reports that after he was discovered, Brockington and the woman struggled over telephones before she was able to get the children out of the house.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after authorities found crack cocaine hidden in an oven mitt.

The Springfield News-Leader reports 37-year-old Ulysses Johnson was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years and six months in prison without the possibility of parole. He pleaded guilty in April to being a felon in possession of a firearm and to possessing crack with the intent to distribute.

KANSAS CITY-Two drivers were injured in separate accidents just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported at 9:18 p.m., a 2006 Volvo Semi driven by Peter C. Danna, 37, Port St. Lucie, FL., was westbound on Interstate 670 at the Interstate 70 interchange when he lost control, striking the inside barrier wall.

Just after 9:40 p.m. a 1998 Ford Ranger driven by Randy E. Smith, 46, Kansas City, was northbound on Interstate 635 when he lost control in the rain and the vehicle rolled.

Danna and Smith were transported to KU Medical Center.

Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accidents.

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) – A Jefferson City man sentenced to die for murdering a woman in 2009 is arguing police violated his rights by tracking his location through his cellphone.

The man will appeal the case before the Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday.

David Hosier is set to be executed for killing a woman with whom he had a relationship while she was separated from her husband, who was also shot to death.

Angela and Ronald Gilpin were found dead in September 2009 at Angela’s Jefferson City apartment. Prosecutors said Angela Gilpin had an affair with 58-year-old Hosier while separated from her husband, but the Gilpins were trying to reconcile.

Hosier is arguing against the sentence and says police committed an unreasonable search and seizure when they tracked his cell phone before arresting him.