Petty Disputes

What a Weiner!

A 46-year-old man faces charges related to pelting his mother with a three-pound pack of polish sausages after an argument. He was cooking (presumably sausages) when police arrived.

Husband Attacks Wife With Carrot

A woman from Connecticut is claiming in a lawsuit that her husband threw a carrot at her from about 20 feet away, and as a result, she now has a glass eye.

Man Bites Off Brother-in-Law's Ear

Yes, there was booze involved. And, no, they weren't arguing over whether Mike Tyson was one of the great heavyweight champions or just another washed up ear chomper.

Fight Over America's 'Ice Box' Heats Up

Fraser, Colorado, and International Falls, Minnesota, are suing each other, each claiming rights to the title "Ice Box of America." The case hinges on one town letting its federal trademark expire, and both towns not having anything better to do.