Mary Capps - My Boss Was the BTK Killer
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A woman who worked closely with serial killer Dennis Rader has written a new book about her experience - My Boss Was the BTK Killer.

Mary Capps worked with BTK for almost seven years as a compliance officer in Park City. In an exclusive interview with KAKE's Susan Peters, Capps details the emotional trauma she suffered under the supervision of Rader.

Mary Capps describes one incindent as she worked under Rader, when her trapped her in her office.

"He just kept moving toward me," says Capps. "I said 'Dennis, open the door'. Finally he reached over, opened the door, and with a complete change of personality he walked to his desk and sat down and acted like nothing happened."

It was just one of several harrowing experiences Capps claims she put up with during the six and half years she was a compliance officer in Park City. She didnt know it then, but her alleged harraser was a twisted serial killer.

"I hope nobody is ever that close to evil and not knowig what they are feeling, but feeling something so horrible that they dont want to be around."

The list of harrasing behaivor in her book is too long to go into, but Capps filed grievance after grievance with the Park City. She says none of them were acted upon.

"I didnt know he was a killer but I knew he was a hateful and mean and spiteful person that the city didnt do anything about."

Capps continued to work under Rader, saying she needed the job and the health insurance for her children. But that last year of her employment after BTK reappeared, Capps says things really started getting odd.

For the first time, Dennis Rader gave her a present - a Christmas ornament. She says the man who was obsessed with choking gave her a snowman whith a scarf tied around its neck.

The fear started welling inside of her, although Capps says she couldnt put her finger on why. Then came Dennis Rader's continuous comments.

"He had asked me if i had seen the picture - the sketch of BTK, and I said I hadn't seen it. He said 'You know it looks like me , I could be BTK'"

Capps was afraid. She prepared and filed more grivenances with the city. In the month before Rader was arrested, Capps would come home night after night to find her front proch light unscreweed. She began getting prank calls on her cell phone - a phone only a few people had the number for - her family and Dennis Rader.

"It was on a Saturday. It was right after I gave notice and I thought this was weird.

Those calls stopped the day Rader was arrested. Capps says when she heard her boss was the BTK suspect, she broke down crying.

She couldn't watch her Rader's guilty plea, when he described in horrifying detail every murder.

She was diagnosed with post tramuatic stress disorder. Capps went into seclusion and is just now startting a new job. But she knows what she went through is nothing compared to the victims' famiies.

"They should be given an oppurtunity in that cell with that man. Just let them in there, shut the door and forget that they are in there with him - that should be Dennis' ending.

Mary capps went thru two years of therapy after Rader's arrest. She is now working full time and is engaged to be married.

Capps will hold her first book signing this Saturday from 2-4 at Watermark Books and Cafe at 4701 East Douglas.

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Posted by: Irene Location: New York on Jun 5, 2009 at 01:27 PM
I lived in Park City and met Dennis Rader at a meeting which was held to organize the first held Park City Organizational Day. Mr Rader was a scout leader at that time and he blew up at those of us in the room and insulted everyone and walked out. His behavior was beyond odd, and another time I caught him at my back door window at my patio looking in house, but when I saw him I called my husband and he took off running away thru the large drainage ditches that ran between the homes. Had I not sold my home and left in 78 I shudder to think since he was casing my home if I would have been a victim. I always checked my closets and under my bed when I came home w/a baseball bat in hand, and always kept my doors locked. I also believe he is the guy that put a note on my car in Valley Center, Ks. Please be careful in making negative comments about Mary writing book. You never really know people like you think and it took courage for her to write this book.

Posted by: Chris Location: Wichita on Jul 23, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Mary did not make one dime from this book deal. I know her first hand, better than any of you leaving horrible postings. She did this as a way of standing up for herself and all employees who are being mistreated. It was about doing what is right! While Mary was not murdered, she was a victim, not of BTK but of Dennis Rader. Good for you Mary!

Posted by: Jacqueline Location: Texas on Dec 29, 2007 at 03:52 PM
you all are idiots if you bought into this crap. it's disgusting how someone can take such a terrible incident and turn it into another quick cash scheme.

Posted by: Christine Location: Arizona on Aug 2, 2007 at 02:52 AM
Mary, I'm proud of you for turning your horifying experience into a positive outlet that will hopefully give you the closure you need to heal and give other victims of abusive behavior in the work place and in other aspects of their lives the strength to stand up for themselves. I think that you and the other BTK victims and survivors more than any other BTK story writer have every right to get your story out. Don't worry about people like Jimbo! Good for you if you are able to make money from this outrageos situation that you endured. You had the option to keep your story private and instead chose to be a voice that might help warn others. You are very brave to put yourself out there, and a hero! Unfortunately, for some, like Wes, they just have to be negative. I guess it's not enough that you have colaboration for your story. But you know what? Who cares. You can't please everyone, and the good thing is, you don't have to. Not everyone is worth the effort!

Posted by: TJ Location: Wichita on Aug 2, 2007 at 02:06 AM
Jon - I don't believe Dee was the Mayor at the time the harrassing behavior took place. She inherited the aftermath. Wes - I think you're an idiot but hey, unlike Mary, I don't have colaboration for my opinion. Of course, it doesn't mean I'm wrong but hey, I'm as entitled to my opinion as you are. Jimbo - Tell me, who is most entitled to be on the BTK train? Someone who read up on him over the years and decided to write a quick book or someone who was personally affected and traumatized by him.

Posted by: Cheri Location: Oak Harbor,Washingtom on Jul 19, 2007 at 03:54 PM
It there a way to put the video to full screen or at leat enlarge it?Because the screen that it is on is incredibly small.Is this sort of nonsense a daily occurance with Dennis Rader?Let's hope that Park City has learned from this and can come up with ways to prvent this type of thing never happens again.I went to K-State back in the 90's.Dennis Rader has proportly to have gone to all the Wildcat home footbal games,plus he had a kid that went to K-State as well.Funny that I don't recall seeing him on the K=State campus.Thanks. Editor's Note: To watch a larger version of this story, click on any of the videos in the "Featured Videos" box (the red one) in the right column. There is a search box within the video player on the upper left side - type in BTK and hit return.

Posted by: Lee Location: wichita on Jul 18, 2007 at 09:04 PM
this is real she did not write this for the money she wanted to tell the truth .read it she was there and she ;s telling the truth

Posted by: Nells Location: Park City on Jul 17, 2007 at 07:10 AM
Jon, we all know you have a problem with Dee Stuart, we see your vile posts everywhere. Try asking Mary what happened to her law suits, think she didn't file any? And if you are so great at everything, why don't you run for mayor, govenor, anything?

Posted by: Elizabeth Location: Lenexa, KS on Jul 14, 2007 at 08:38 PM
No real surprise here - this is the same city that employed police offices who have been charged with drug and sex offenses. Seems a little investigating into the pattern of criminal behaviors displayed by Park City employees is in order.

Posted by: Pat Location: Colorado on Jul 14, 2007 at 08:28 AM
I am out of state,but was able to get on KAKE.com to see this interview. I think a lawsuit is in order for Park City. Single mothers have to take a lot of this kind of treatment, and no one will listen, as their boss knows they have to work to support their children and it is ignored. I am so thrilled Ms. Capps was able to be heard by many viewers, and I do hope future employers will consider any complaints from a woman being treated in this manner and, at least, do something about it!! Ignoring it is just negligence.

Posted by: Jimbo Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Wow, somebody else cashing in on the BTK Train. All aboard! Maybe the pastor of his church will be next.

Posted by: wes Location: Hillsboro on Jul 13, 2007 at 09:36 PM
I believe this woman is lying just to get money for a book deal. If she filed that many grivenances and nothing happened she should have sued the city. I want to see proof that she filed those grivenances before I ever believe her.

Posted by: Mary Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 07:11 PM
Seems to me that she should look into a lawsuit against Park City. Too many times employers do not take notice of women's complaints. Maybe if they had taken notice he would have been arrested sooner.

Posted by: Lori Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Whoa...

Posted by: Jean Location: McPherson on Jul 13, 2007 at 12:53 PM
I agree with A J and Jon's comments about Park City officials! What is the matter with Park City?!? I was surprised at the beginning after his arrest when I heard that someone had filed grievances and nothing was done about it!

Posted by: Pam Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 12:23 PM
The city of Park City should give a statement and apology for their failure to respond to any and all of the complaints filed against Rader from Mary Capps and all the citizens of Park City who complained also. The city wants to forget it ever happened. He kept so many of his sick belongings in their city office under their noses, they think by getting rid of his house that the shame on the ciy will just go away also. Telling their employees not to speak about it or possible lose their jobs is a violation of our freedom of speech! I'm so glad that Mrs. Capps has written a book and will have some compensation for all the years she dealt with him. I hope she has been able to heal from what she has been through.

Posted by: Samantha Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 01:29 AM
Thanks for giving her a moment to speak. I know you recognize the terror she must have felt. I saw in on your face the day he sent the letter mentioning your colds. You never forget it.

Posted by: A. J. Location: Wichita on Jul 13, 2007 at 12:49 AM
Park City's administrators should be held accountable for not investigating Ms. Capps complaints.

Posted by: Jon Location: Kansas on Jul 12, 2007 at 10:52 PM
She should sue Park City and their idiot Mayor Dee Stuart. No one should have to work in that type of situation. Shame on Park City and their public leaders.

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    Fire Department: Fireworks Are Illegal In Most Of Sedgwick County
    • Posted By: Park city looked like the first Iraq war last night!!! It was spectacular,the whole sky was lit up waaayyyy into the night in ALL neighborhoods...like it is EVERY year and did not have ONE incident of a feild or house fire! Sorry you people in Wichita did not get to enjoy! If you're good...we might let you come and see us shoot them next year...but thats only if you're good..kiddys.
    • Posted By: StacyThese guidelines are good. However, I'm new to Wichita and I have to say I'm shocked at how many people shoot off fireworks in the city proper and in parking lots of businesses andapartment buildings (like the one I live in). If it's illegal to do this, why on earth is it so commonplace? I was in the military for a few years, about 3 of which were spent in a lot of different areas of the continental U.S., not to mention the nearly 18 years I grew up in mosly Montana. I never before have seen an entire city with so many amateur fireworks displays inside of city limits. Law enforcement, why aren't you enforcing anything?
    • Posted By: AnonymousI agree with Frankie although the sedgwick county fire department says they only enforce the law, they pushed for the fireworks ban. I believe the original was in 1978. I know it was after bottle rockets were made illegal in Kansas. I wish government would quit trying to protect us from ourselves, we need protection from them. I'm sure our tax dollars paid for the signs, putting them up, and then for taking them down stuck all over! KAKE needs to go through it's archives and find the original ban the sedgwick county commissioners signed and also read the constitution it says that we have the right to celebrate our independance with fireworks. For those complaining about fires in rural areas I've lived out in rural sedgwick for over 50 years and the instance of a house or wheatfield fire being caused by fireworks is pretty uncommon. It's a sparsely populated area unlike city living and fireworks tend to go up not shoot out for miles. Farmers intentionally light the stubble after harvest!
    • Posted By: FirefighterFireworks were banned in Sedgwick County in 1978. Why? There weren't enough firefighters and equipment to go around. Calls were waiting for a response. Firefighters came to work at 7:00 and didn't see their station until the following morning. There were was much damage to fire equipment. The County department had a tank truck roll. This type of response had been occuring for several years. This doesn't even speak to the damage to stuctures, possesions and the persons that where injured. The departments and civic leaders said enough,and fireworks were banned. Some of you say we are unamerican. Far from the truth. You have asked us to watch after you and assist in the time of need. Sometimes that means prevetion instead of action. I love fireworks as much as the next person. Fireworks have slowly made it back into many communities. If everyone can prove they have self control and caution when using fireworks then, they may come back everywhere. Stay safe this 4th.
    • Posted By: AnonymousI guess I'm one of the hundreds of others that did not realize ALL FIREWORKS WERE ILLEGAL! (At least For those of us living outside a city limits in sedgwick county). I knew that while some cities Belle Plaine, Clearwater, Haysville, etc.. chose to allow BIG STUFF (the aerials) Wichita did not. The 78' fireworks ban was for the BIG STUFF!! The unincorporated areas had to follow sedgwick county's allowable fireworks same as the city of wichita chose to do. What year did they sneak in NO FIREWORKS AT ALL OF ANY TYPE for unincorporated sedgwick county?? It wasn't in the original ban. Living outside the city limits of any town, even when ALL FIREWORKS were allowed there were no fireworks stands out here, and the news was saying buy where you live, I called the no fire number for the sedgwick county fire department and asked where we should buy fire works that would be legal and I was told in wichita city limits. This is unconstitutional, prejudiced and segregates rural sedgwick county!!!!
    • Posted By: George WashingtonThis is all silly. I am going outside to set off Fireworks.
    • Posted By: SusanOk, I will expect everyone who is upset to show up at the next Sedgwick County council meeting. If you don't even at least call your councilman, than you should not complain.
    • Posted By: ShaunI think that people in the county needs to remember that this day is to celebrate or freedom as a country!!! China gave us fireworks to help US and a COUNRTY celebrate. To me this is UNAMERICAN!!! Yes, i agree that the big ones that can set major fires sould probly not be shot in rural areas. And all though this law don't affect me personally, it still does as I am a soldier and an American. I am proud of my country. Even if I could only shoot off fountains or what ever I still think that is better than nothing. As long as the person shooting them off is doing it on a concrete surface I don't see why they can't have small fireworks!!!!!
    • Posted By: donald otnesMy daughter called me at 10:15 pm on July 2, 2009. She had people setting off fireworks in her housing district. The kids were firing off the ones that sound like a bomb going off. Are people that stupid to let kids have fireworks that could blow up and take a hand off or even there face.
    • Posted By: miss americaMy family is apparently among the wild, irresponsible rednecks in unincorporated Sedgwick county that have shot off fireworks every year on the 4th since I was a baby. It's true there is a need to protect farmers' wheatfields, so I can understand why the county might ban the big fireworks that fly up in the air, and bottle rockets, etc. But, why shouldn't we be able to at least set off the smaller fireworks, such as fountains, that are less dangerous? Why are our families denied the privilege of celebrating the 4th in a safe, fun way just because we live in the unincorporated areas? This fireworks ban on the 4th needs to be loosened up. It's really not fair.
    • Posted By: aThink about this people! Fireworks are loud and anoying! I am so sick of people setting them off late at night while we are trying to sleep! My baby is being kept up by fireworks because people set them off at two in the morning!Please just think about where you are setting them off like close to houses and apartment buildings. Those are not good places to be doing them!
    • Posted By: Firefighters daughterFor those who think that firefighters just "sit around" you obviously have no idea what these people do. Just looking at the 4th, I can recall as a child how we all wondered if my dad would get to finish his hamburger before being called out to yet another of the many fires he went on that day . The work they do isn't restricted to a summer holiday. Think about the gear they wear...heavy coats, boots, air tanks, even on 100 degree days. Take a walk in their boots and face the fires, car accidents, tornado/storms, floods, and other emergencies they must face with courage, calm, and strength in order to save lives and property. As for "washing the truck" and other maintenance that must be done, do you want a rusted out, broken hosed truck showing up at your house because they DIDN't do those things? I hope they do get a chance to relax, eat, sleep, etc. between the emergencies they must face. I want a well rested and ready fire fighter showing up at my house should I ever need one
    • Posted By: rebeccahey does anyone know if the little boy that went into QT has been found? I know this isn't the topic but I just wanted to know.
    • Posted By: h: I believe that fireworks like Black Cats can be used in Derby as well as Wichita (it's been a long time since I've done any here so I wouldn't definitely know). But they might be setting off something bigger like an M50. The main problems they've had is with the ones that burst into showers of colored balls and sparks like we see in the big displays, roman candles, M80s and the ones that spray out sparks. The Eagle Beacon, last year, said that a good rule of thumb is if they shoot out sparks more than about 6 feet from the device then they are probably illegal.
    • Posted By: hwell they are sure shooting them in derby and we're in sedgwick county either they are not banned or the police in derby are not doing anything about the ones that are shooting off fireworks already. Frankly I'm sick of it, the neighborhood kids are shooting them off close to my property and my dogs are having fits, a call to the local police dpt says nothing they can do....so if they are banned in sedgwick county then they should be banned in derby and the derby police dpt needs to start enforcing the ban, if they aren't banned in derby then they need to be, there are other ways of having a good time on the 4th of July without having to endanger your yard, my yard, your life!!!!
    • Posted By: If everyone was a responible person that means for their self and for the one's that have children, then we wouldn't have had these laws made.The population is so high now that the fire departments are on overload because of the people that will not take responsiblity for their actions.And as far as the fire department setting around!!! Let your house be on fire and then have to wait because these people are not at their work area's because you think they are setting around.I would hate for them to be kept busy 24/7. What would happen to our town without them if that were the case.Already the street that I live on is littered with trash from fire works because people are not responsibly.(not all)
    • Posted By: DI completely agree with Anonymous at 9:26. Linda, unless you've been living under a rock, it's been well known for years that fireworks are illegal in the city limits. They make the same announcements every year. They don't sell the "big" illegal fireworks in the city but everyone still goes out of city limits to buy them and then come back home and shoot them off out in the neighborhood streets. I've seen fireworks in my neighborhood that would rival the ones at riverfest and Lawrence Dumont stadium and they aren't legal in the city.
    • Posted By: Cliff: That's true but when they are burned off purposely there are fire control measures in place. When someone sets a fire with fireworks they tend to run away and then it gets out of control. Like I said, I've missed work because of people who do this. The reason why they made them illegal in Sedgwick County to begin with is because most people here are not responsible enough to use them safely. And Linda: They've been telling people every year that they are illegal. Most people just don't pay attention. And they only selll fireworks in Wichita that you can set off in Wichita. That's why they've always said "Shoot them where you buy them".
    • Posted By: RodI'm with 'Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 at 08:08 AM'... Helps us Obama! We need you to protect us from ourselves! ALL PRAISE OBAMA!!!
    • Posted By: LindaOk, for one I think if they were illegal, than why didn't we know about it along time ago. I bet that the majority of the people that lives in Wichita didn't know this, and I think it is not right to start enforcing it NOW, I mean come on the main reason why people shoot of fireworks is for the kids entertainment, Also if its going to be illegal than why on earth should selling fireworks at the stands not be? People see the signs that fireworks are illegal, but when they are driving around wichita and see firework stands it just tempts them that much more. So I think its not right.
    • Posted By: cliffanonomous at 8;08, fireworks are a tradition on the fourth of july. and the "tinderbox "harvesed wheat fields are usually burnt off this time of year anyway even without fireworks.
    • Posted By: Bottle Rocket Roger: What makes you think being American means you should have the right to set off explosives? For the idiots who think they need to have fireworks: how many of you have to call into work and tell your boss you can't come in because some moron set fire to your house or yard? What about when they go outside the city & set them off in newly harvested wheat fields that are nothing more than tinderboxes at this time of year? Every year for the past six years I've lost pay because idiots cannot control themselves or the fires they set.
    • Posted By: donits really sad,,,,we are not hardly even "independent" anymore,,,the government has "used" up all are rights,,,,,like the ol' saying goes though "just be glad your not getting ALL the government you pay for",,,,,period, end of sentence !!!!
    • Posted By: Anonymous who is coming down on firefighters and their "lazy days of washing the trucks and sleeping and cooking meals" has no clue what firefighters do and how many calls many of the stations get,though many are medical. Firefighters are not exactly unpatriotic joy-squelchers, but they are supposed to educate the general public about fire safety. If you even understood all the job entailed you wouldn't talk like that.
    • Posted By: Bottle Rocket RogerWhen I lived in a town just north of wichita,we were able to shoot fireworks ALL day long for a week..Park City allows fireworks ALL day long for week,NO problems in either town! We celebrate the 4th like americans in these towns! The people that made fireworks illegal in Wichita and hate the fireworks are ALL UNAMERICAN! Go hide in you're basements and shake like a coward..the M80's are coming!
    • Posted By: We need two things immediately. One, a petition to remove this descriminatory 1978 law against residents of the county, and secondly, another petition to remove the authors of this law if they are still in office, and any other person in authority that supports it. I'll drive any distance to sign those petitions. Our tax dollars were used to print and post these signs and will also be used again to remove them, and patrol neighborhoods looking for little kids shooting ladyfinger firecrackers. This travesty of the use of our tax dollars must be exposed with those that have attacked Independence Day.
    • Posted By: BobEnforce the law! Many firewoks are dangerous, destructive, and disturbing--especially to pets.
    • Posted By: I never knew there were so many un-educated people around the state. It even says in the text of the story, that the fire department is not going to be doing extra patrolling, due to staffing. People are very careless with their fireworks in the "uncorperated" area's of the county. You add wind, and some dry wood, or brush.. And you cause a very dangerous situation, and put those "poorly staffed" fire deparments that respond in danger. ****If you live in a town/city in "sedgwick County".. you need to check your local laws. The no fireworks law - is for "uncorprated" - aka *NOT IN CITY LIMITS*
    • Posted By: MichelleCan't we come to a compromise? Make them illigal everyday of the year, except the 4th? I agree with the ones on here that said we are celebrating our FREEDOM! This is what the USA is about. Hotdogs, baseball and fireworks! 8-)
    • Posted By: Kristy"But many like Sedgwick County Resident Michael Dixson don't plan on breaking the law." Seriously - someone who writes for a news station should be familiar with proper grammar usage.
    • Posted By: How ironic it is that it's Independance Day however; they tell you that you can't fire off any fireworks.....at least any that are worth paying money for. Yes, we're slowly on our way to becoming a communist country. I miss Archie Bunker!
    • Posted By: Why even celebrate??? Pretty sad when Amerians can't participate in the tradation and celebration of America's Indepandance. I feel for you rual Sedwick County people. Sedwick County SUCKS!!
    • Posted By: TimThe Fire Department IS NOT encouraging people to call 911 every time they see people shooting fireworks, this will create an unnecessary strain on the 911 system. The problem is being worked on and will take time to get things all straightened out. If you have an emergency or a problem that warrants calling 911 by all means call 911. What is not needed is a call to 911 every time you see someone shooting a firecracker.
    • Posted By: The fire departments are going out of their way with NO FIREWORKS signs just because they don't want to have to work any more than they have to. Little fire here and there disrupts their lazy days of washing the trucks and sleeping and cooking meals!
    • Posted By: topperat one time you couldn't shoot fire works in dodge, now that we can the 2nd through the 5th i think. i havent heard of more fires or whatever it is you think is going to happen if you were to allow.. its the 4th of july, and you stoping people from celebrating. thats dumb if you ask me. besides, people are going to shoot them off no matter what you do.
    • Posted By: FrankieThe Fire Department says it only enforces the law against fireworks in Sedgwick County, but I've lived here since 1938 and I remember that it was the Sedgwick County Fire Department that pushed for the County Commissioners to pass the illegal fireworks law.
    • Posted By: anoymousIt is a little confusing, because Park City has fireworks tents all over, but I thought Bel Aire and Park City were actually their own "cities", and not part of unincorporated Sedgwick County. And they are allowed in Goddard,I checked out the website. I wish there was a central list posted where they are legal/illegal, because I do think there is confusion about this, especially when I thought I heard people in Bel Aire saying they purchased permits in the past. Can anyone elaborate?
    • Posted By: DebbyIf they are illegal why are they sold in the city where they are illegal?
    • Posted By: Isn't it funny how it's called Independance Day but yet big brother wants to tell us we can't shoot fireworks? Screw you big brother!! I'm firing mine off!!
    • Posted By: ElmerI saw on the news that you are asking the neighbors to report the people who are using fireworks to the police. Hitler did the same thing when enforcing his laws. Are we coming closer to socialist government, or are you just trying to create a community that is untenable due to loss of trust in neighbors? I can't believe we are repeating history again.
    • Posted By: bobi think the county is forgetting what we are celebrating, our independence. so they should let us shoot them where you buy them.
    • Posted By: JustinLand of the Free, My hind end. Restrictions yes, understandable. But, all out ban? This is not the America I fought for!!!!! Maybe before long we won't have any independence to celebrate!!! And I'm sure the fire fighters are just having to do what there told. Heck, most of them love fire or they wouldn't be doing there job.
    • Posted By: "fire dept only enforces the law" im sure they had a say in how it was created. thats like saying police dont have a quota when writing tickets when im sure they do. how else are police measured when trying for promotions and raises--its by how many tickets they write, how many crimes they solve, ect. people are gonna shoot off fireworks and worry bout what happens later because this is the one time in the year that we get to do so! plus it helps celebrate america's birthday !!
    • Posted By: MikeaI sure wish there was something we could do about the rednecks who insist on setting off the big heavy skybursts in our neighborhood at 1am every night. Fireworks should be illegal inside the city. Loud car radios are, and fireworks are more dangerous.
    • Posted By: BobOk maybe this is a stupid question, but what is unincorporated Sedgwick County? What is meant by that?
    • Posted By: AJ SimkatuEveryone knows that fireworks that go up in the sky are illegal, even in the city of Wichita. The problem is that nobody cares. Most people think the ban is a ridiculous overreaction to a small problem. People are sick of the nanny state telling us what we can and can't do with our own lives and property. What's next, ban skydiving, skiing, riding dirt bikes, mountain climbing? The government needs to mind its own business and stay out of ours.