Vernon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rogue has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rogue’s vest is sponsored by The Colt Project of Gastonia, NC and embroidered with the sentiment “A gift from The Colt Project – Gastonia, NC”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,400 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.9 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050.00. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
This St. Patrick's Day weekend, make sure your luck doesn't run out by planning ahead for a sober ride home should you choose to take part in the celebration.
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safely. Designating a sober driver, calling a cab or using public transportation are just a few of those options.
In 2016, 177 people were killed and 641 were seriously injured in crashes that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. Many substance-impaired drivers are under 21. Missouri's Zero Tolerance Law states that drivers under 21 years old caught with even a trace of alcohol in their system will have their licenses suspended.
Tommie Eugene Sands, 63, of Sugar Valley Lakes died at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
Tommie was born June 7, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas to William H. and Velma (Uttinger) Sands. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by one sister, Effie Tate of Kansas City, KS.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel.
Ruby Pauline Yeats, Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
Additional service and family information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home.
On 3/15/17 around 10:29pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 52 Highway around County Road 1086.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Acura TL driven by 71 year old Richard D. Bender of Springfield, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, driver overcorrected causing the vehicle to travel off the left side of the roadway and overturn.
Mr. Bender sustained minor injuries in this accident and he refused medical treatment at the scene.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Bulldog Tow of Appleton City, Missouri.
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On 3/15/17 around 3:16pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 35 year old Dustin Phelps of Clinton, Missouri.
Mr. Phelps was arrested for 1.) Felony Arrest Warrant - Cass County Sheriffs Office.
He was booked into the Henry County Jail and later bonded out.
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The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS are on scene of a jackknifed semi truck blocking the roadway at this time.
The location of this accident is on Missouri 18 Highway and Z Highway East of Adrian.
Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us. Please find a alternate route around this area!
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The Osceola School District currently is seeking someone to fill the position of part-time evening custodian.
The position has flexible hours and would be a great opportunity for someone who would also be interested in driving a bus route.
Please contact central office for more information. Thank you!
