Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red Slipper Warrior Project hosts its fifth Hollywood Nights fundraiser on February 1 to support women and girls battling cancer by boosting self-esteem and courage. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Local organizations in Missouri, including CASA of Mideast Missouri and Central Missouri Hospice, are actively seeking volunteers to support children in foster care and hospice patients. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 25-year-old Courtney Ballard in connection with burglaries in Jefferson City and Lake Ozark, holding him without bond on charges of first-degree burglary and felony resisting arrest. Jefferson City News Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City observes a significant increase in visitors, stimulating economic and downtown redevelopment, as the Missouri legislature begins its new session. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Jefferson City's Parks department will raise its fees in 2025 due to an increase in minimum wage. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University celebrates the success of its Student Innovation Lounge, a space fostering creativity and entrepreneurship among students, as part of its '25 in '25' campaign. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ The Jefferson City School District announced a closure on Tuesday because buses could not operate due to low temperatures. Jefferson City News Tribune
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2025 HBA Home Show
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