Weird: The Caged Bride
After a couple got married in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the groom kept his bride locked in a dog cage. For about 4 days she was held captive in a cage by her husband. She was able to escape when he uncuffed her to allow her to go to the bathroom, but he didn't let her go easily. He fired more than 16 shots at her. The couples 15 month-old baby was near by as well. The man was arrested. See video


Blow, Blow, Blow Your Nose
Right here in our backyard of Blaine, WA a 13 boy is awaiting his day to claim the title as the world record holder for blowing the most balloons with his nose. Andrew Dahl inflated 213 balloons within one hour, with each balloon measuring at least 20 centimeters, the minimum diameter. The event was video taped and has been submitted to the Guinness World Records for review. I'm loosing my breath just reading this story. I hope they didn't pop those balloons over anyone's head! [Source]

Here's A Tip: Get A Life!
I don't know why but this week, all the funny stories seem to be coming from Washington. In Spokane, WA the police and sheriff departments have a tip line where they can record information from callers about crimes. Apparently, tips aren't the only thing they get. Some of the questions that have come in range from, how long to wait after a death to read a will, how to thaw a 12-pound turkey, and "Who can I get to come over and pick up my claw-foot bathtub?" [Source]

Follow the wrappers
Four people in Cincinnati were charged with breaking into a candy store and stealing $400 worth of candy. One of the thiefs had her 7 week-old daughter with her. Apparently they left a candy wrapper trail that lead the police right to them which was only a few blocks away. [Source]

 

Aaron Fields writes for KSTW-TV in Seattle. All opinions expressed in this column are his.