Region briefs 11/19/03

Man shoots wife's friend after domestic dispute

MINER, Mo. -- A female remains in stable condition after she was shot by her friend's husband in Miner early Tuesday. The shooting occurred after a husband and wife had an argument. The husband grabbed a gun and fired one round into the residence, striking a female friend of his wife, who was visiting. The victim was transported to Missouri Delta Medical Center and treated for a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Four plead innocent in lumberyard arson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Four people charged in the $5 million arson at a Kansas City lumberyard had bonds set at $50,000 Tuesday after a judge entered innocent pleas for them. The Oct. 12 fire caused about $5 million in damage at the 123-year-old Schutte Lumber Co. It broke out about a week after fires caused $2 million damage to two other lumberyards in Clay County. Investigators said they are still working to determine if the arsons are related.

-- From wire reports