Kansas Newspaper Raid Postscript & Tears

This story has calmed down and faded from headlines but local newsies are going back to the well in order to provide more worthwhile deets.

In fairness, here's one side of the story that probably deserves more attention . . .

The KSHB 41 News I-Team spoke with Newell on the front porch of her cafe, Kari's Kitchen, for more than two hours as she detailed what happened in the days leading up to the raids.

While guarded and often times speaking with tears in her eyes, Newell answered every question.

When asked what she wants people to know about her involvement, Newell replied, "The truth."

The truth, which the I-Team pieced together through several interviews and court documents, centers around small-town feuds, a bitter divorce and a letter regarding Newell's driving record.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Restaurant owner details discussions with Marion police chief prior to raid on newspaper

In the small town of Marion, Kansas a single stop sign separates Kari Newell's two restaurants from Marion County Record newspaper.