I just sent another e-mail to the local (KCTV) station asking them to stay with this story. (Effectively letting them know that even folks beyond their viewing area are paying close attention.)
I mentioned the Mayor--throwing my weight around a l'il bit! ;)
I have seen multiple repostings of the original article and other KCTV links to usenet groups, BBs, web sites-and those were just the ones I already frequent. This story is getting exposure on the net.