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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Buehrle Drive in Cole County is closed today for utility work between Edgewood and Dogwood drives.  Jefferson City News Tribune
  • ➤ Renovations on low-income apartment buildings in Jefferson City are close to being finished.  Jefferson City News Tribune
  • ➤ Central Missouri Community Action meets its $10 million funding goal for Stronghold Landing, aiming to offer affordable housing in Jefferson City by Spring 2026.  KRCG-TV
  • ➤ Jefferson City will host Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration events in the upcoming days.  Jefferson City News Tribune

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Lincoln University's Board of Curators approves a 9-10% increase in dorm room rates and a 4% hike in meal plan prices for the 2025-26 school year.  ABC 17
  • ➤ Lincoln University commemorated its 2025 Founders' Day with a focus on its historical legacy and diverse future, featuring an address by Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr., and honoring alumni Robert and Ruth Newton.  Lincoln University of Missouri

FINANCE NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Broadway State Office Building in Jefferson City undergoes a $1.37 million renovation including HVAC updates, with work expected to complete by the end of February.  Jefferson City News Tribune

EVENTS

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  • Mark Twain and His Remarkable Connections

    Explore the extensive network and influences of Mark Twain, one of America's most celebrated authors, at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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  • 3rd Annual Capital City High School Band Booster Casino Night

    Support the Capital City High School band by attending the 3rd Annual Capital City High School Band Booster Casino Night February 22 at the Capital Bluffs Event Center. Event includes blackjack, craps, Texas Hold 'em, food, drinks, and a silent auction with many great items like Chief's signed memorabilia and much much more!

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