Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles in Jefferson City hosted the first of six fundraisers, featuring highly regarded fried chicken dinners. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The parks commission is set to vote on selecting a designer for the proposed botanical garden at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park next month. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fulton man was arrested by Jefferson City officers for a domestic assault incident on Wednesday evening. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ A Jefferson City man, Courtney Ballard, faces charges including first-degree burglary and resisting arrest after allegedly breaking into his grandmother's house. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Cpl. Justin Bax resumed full-time duties at Callaway County Sheriff's Office 94 days after being shot during a traffic stop, while Deputy Gardner Pottorff continues to recover. KRCG-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Abney, Lincoln University's Director of Athletics, has been inducted into both the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and the North Carolina A&T Sports Hall of Fame, highlighting his significant contributions to college athletics. Lincoln University of Missouri
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~ Alfred Montapert
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