Ford County

Dodge City police and the Ford County Sheriff's Department are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery man. Larry Rodriguez tells polie that he was robbed of his wallet, cell phone, and pizza shortly before 9-pm Wednesday. The robbery happened at 805 Prospect Lot 60. Three teenage suspects were arrested nearby. They are 14, 16 and 17 years old.

Name:  Terry Malone Office Sought:  Ford County Attorney Political Party:  Republican Website:  N/A Education:  BS from Kansas State (1971); Washburn School of Law (1975) Civic Activities:  Trustee of DCCC; Youth sports coach; Director on board of Sunflower Community Garden; former board member of High Plains Public Radio; Trustee of Ford County Law Library Profession:  Attorney Previous Office(s) Held:  Ford County Attorney (1976-1977)

Name:  Lawrence P. Daniels Office Sought:  Ford County Attorney Political Party:  Democrat Website:  N/A Education:  Pittsburg State University; J.D.-George Washington University Civic Activities:  N/A Profession:  Attorney Previous Office(s) Held:  None Top Campaign Issues:  Whether the position of Ford County Attorney should be full time or part time     Which candidate is best qualified by training, experience and temperment to perform the duties of County Attorney     Which candidate is best qualified to supervise and improve the professional and clerical staff in the Ford County Attorney's office Disclaimer: Eyewitness News sent identical surveys to every candidate running for office in the KBS viewing area.

Four years after a girl's death, there's an arrest in case.  Three year-old Natalie Pickle died in November 2008 in Dodge City. At the time she was in the care of her mother's boyfriend, Brock Cunningham. Dodge City police say they wrapped up their case years ago, and haven't recently uncovered any new information.  However, Eyewitness News learned a new Ford County Attorney Natalie Randall took over on Monday. Thursday afternoon, an arrest warrant was issued for Cunningham.  He was arrested and booked into the Ford County jail on suspicion of first degree murder and child abuse.  A sergeant at the jail tells Eyewitness News that Cunningham bonded out.  His bond was set at $75,000.  He will make his first appearance in court January 24th.

Name:  Sharon Seibel Office Sought:  Ford County Clerk Political Party:  Republican Website:  Education:  Civic Activities:  Profession:  Previous Office(s) Held:  Top Campaign Issues:  Disclaimer: Eyewitness News sent identical surveys to every candidate running for office in the KBS viewing area. These bio pages are created based upon the information provided by the candidate's campaign. In some cases, the information may be edited for space and/or spelling.

Name:  John Sauer Office Sought:  Ford County Attorney Political Party:  Republican Website:  Education:  Civic Activities:  Profession:  Previous Office(s) Held:  Top Campaign Issues:  Disclaimer: Eyewitness News sent identical surveys to every candidate running for office in the KBS viewing area. These bio pages are created based upon the information provided by the candidate's campaign. In some cases, the information may be edited for space and/or spelling.

A manager at a Dodge City Wal Mart is charged with felony theft and sexual exploitation of a child. 30-year-old Randall Wilson was arrested on February 22nd. The attorney handling the case won't give details surrounding the theft or the child pornography charges. Wilson is being held without bond in the Ford County jail. he has a review hearing scheduled for next month.

It's been two years since Natalie Pickle's death.  In November 2008, the three year-old girl was at home with her mother's boyfriend in Dodge City when something happened.  The boyfriend told investigators Natalie fell off the bed.  Natalie died from her injuries.  The autopsy showed the girl died of "blunt trauma to the head".  The report also states there were "scalp bruises...not explained by a simple fall. " In two years, the Ford County Attorney's office has not filed any charges in this case.

Extreme fire danger has led to more burn and fireworks bans in parts of Kansas. Thursday the Ford County Commission voted 3-0 to ban the shooting of fireworks, although vendors can still sell them. It comes just days after commissioners in Dodge City voted to do the same. Both Dodge City and Ford County says they will look at allowing them at a later date when the fire danger is less severe. Friday officials in Pawnee County issued a burn ban for the next seven days. This also means the shooting of fireworks will not be allowed in parts of Pawnee County.

A semi driver who failed to stop for traffic caused a chain reaction crash on U.S. 50 near Spearville. The crash Tuesday afternoon happened in a construction zone between Wright and Kinsley. The Kansas Highway Patrol says five vehicles were stopped for a flagman, but the driver of a semi failed to stop. That semi hit a pick-up, causing a chain reaction. The driver of the semi, along with drivers of three of the five other vehicles were seriously hurt. Ford County's undersheriff told Eyewitness News Tuesday that one truck was carrying liquid oxygen, causing a hazmat concern.