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22-04-2025
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Jasper County earns Missouri Blue Shield designation
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Officials announced Tuesday that Jasper County, Mo. has been granted the Missouri Blue Shield Designation. The Jasper County's Sheriff's Office says the Missouri Blue Shield Program is a prestigious honor only received by areas with a steadfast commitment to supporting law enforcement and enshrining public safety as a value. Joplin's old Freeman Hospital set for demolition; How much will it cost? Jasper County officials discuss Joplin road district finances Racist flyers hit Miami neighborhoods KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday Four State legend Hank Rotten Jr. passes away The Missouri Blue Shield Designation program was created in 2025 by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 25-03, it recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. 'Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything fromfamilies feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow. We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures,' said Governor Mike Kehoe. Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser says he is pleased with this recognition, noting that without a strong working relationship with leaders in the criminal justice system, the designation would not be possible. 'We work very hard every day to ensure our community remains safe and secure. I am grateful for the positive recognition of a job well done,' said Sheriff Kaiser. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-04-2025
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Man shot by deputies in Jasper County dies from injuries
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A man shot by Jasper County Sheriff deputies last week has died from his injuries. Deputies say when they arrived, Newton was armed with a knife and refused commands to get on the ground. They say he charged at them, so they tased him twice, but Newton continued to charge at them and that's when they fired their weapons multiple times. The shooting remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday Four State legend Hank Rotten Jr. passes away Authorities investigate flyers linked to white supremacist group PHOTOS: Easter Sunday storms damage homes, infrastructure in the Four States MSSU's World Music and Cuisine Festival celebrates global culture The Jasper County Sheriff's office says 43-year-old Gavon Newton of Joplin died at a local hospital on Saturday. Jasper County deputies responded to this home at 19724 County Road 70 in Jasper just after 1:30 am last Sunday. According to court papers, a woman called saying Newton kicked in the front door and broke items in the home, prompting her to call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
