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Everyone at KSMO Radio and Your World Today want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. Due to the Christmas Holiday, there will not be a Your World Today published on Christmas Day or Friday. Our next new edition will be Monday morning. Have a safe holiday!

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at his or her destination safely. Last year over the Christmas holiday, there were 207 traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period. In those crashes, one person was killed and another 79 were injured. This year’s traffic crash counting period is 102 hours in length and begins at 6:00 tonight and ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 28^th. Holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. The Road Condition Report number is 1-888-275-6636. Allow extra time to reach your destination, and obey all traffic laws. If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies. 

On Sunday, December 21st, Dent County Sheriff Department Deputies responded to the Salem Memorial District Hospital for a report from Michael Shaw stating he had been assaulted by three black males, pistol whipped, and that items were stolen from his house. After further investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Shaw, along with his girlfriend, Ms. Rachael Duncan, were assaulted by three black males armed with handguns at his home. The suspects made entry into Mr. Shaw's residence using a key provided by 17-year old Abby Ray of Salem. During the assault, Mr. Shaw obtained moderate injuries. While inside the residence the suspects stole several items including a T.V., guitar, and prescription drugs. An investigation was conducted and the suspects were identified as 20-year old Roosevelt D. Holloway of Rolla, 19-year old R' Lonte El' Shaun Kee of Rolla, and 21-year old Timmoundes Lamark Mack Jr. of Rolla. Ray, Mack and Holloway have been apprehended and placed in the Dent County Jail. Ray is being held on a $75,000 cash only bond charged with Felony Accessory Robbery in the 1^st degree and a Felony of being an Accessory in the Theft/stealing of any controlled substance.  Both Holloway and Mack are being held on $150,000 cash only bonds are being charged with Robbery in the 1^st degree, Burglary in the 1^st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Assault in the 1^st Degree. The sheriff’s office is still attempting to locate R’Lonte Shaun Kee, Kee should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to his location is asked to contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, (573) 729-3241.

The Salem Police Department released reports. On Thursday, December 11^th at 10:29 am, an officer was detailed to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed items valued at $525.00 had been taken from a house owned by the Church and the door to the property had been damaged totaling $30.00. On Saturday, December 13^th at 9:35 am, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a theft from a residence in the 600 block of West First Street. The Investigation revealed a person or persons unknown took a wooden Adirondack table valued at $250 from the porch of a residence. That same morning at 10:32, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of South Henderson in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed someone unknown took a wood bench and a stand valued at $60.00 from the front porch of a residence. That night at 9:36 pm, an officer transported a 35-year old Rolla male from the Phelps County Jail to the Dent County Jail in lieu of an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. On Sunday, December 14^th, the Salem Police investigated three different reports of persons unknown taking Christmas decorations from yards from 1500 block to the 1300 block of South McArthur. That night at 10:25 pm, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 1000 block of East First in reference to a burglary. The investigation of the report revealed someone unknown entered a residence by force, took items valued at $15.00 and caused damage to the residence valued at $50.00. Anyone with information regarding the theft or burglary reports, which are still under investigation, is asked to contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242.

The Dent County Health Center held their regular board meeting last Monday evening. Jane Jadwin reported the Health Center has administered over 700 flu shots this season. They still have flu vaccine available daily (Monday through Friday) on a walk in basis until the vaccine supply is exhausted. She stated influenza is on the rise in Dent County. There have been 20 confirmed flu cases in the county to date, with 16 of those reported in the last week. The CDC states the flu vaccine is the best protection against influenza and recommends the vaccine for all persons 6 months and older. Jadwin also discussed with the Board donations received by the Health Center. Many services are provided by the Health Center at no charge, and we appreciate the support of our community in these efforts. Jadwin stated that Amanda Stites, RN has resigned her position effective December 31^st of this year. After a discussion, the board approved hiring Karen Greene, RN part time effective January 1^st of 2015 to fill this position. Jadwin said filings for the Board seat that will be expiring in April, 2015 are now open and will run through January 20^th, 2015. Those persons interested in filling a Board seat for this position must file in person at the County Clerk’s office at the Dent County Court House during regular office hours. The next regular board meeting date was set for January 19^th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

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