Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quatavia Givens has been ruled competent to stand trial for the 2018 death of four-year-old Darnell Gray in Jefferson City, after receiving mental health treatment. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Cole County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a person for possession of a stolen weapon during a narcotics-related search warrant at an Apache Flats business. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Brandon Church, a 34-year-old inmate serving a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder, was pronounced dead at a Jefferson City hospital. KRCG-TV
- ➤ A Jefferson City woman was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest on Monday evening. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City School District faces criticism from parents for inadequate communication and handling of bus service disruptions due to severe cold weather, leading to delayed and cancelled routes. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city initiates legal action against corporate agencies after a traffic accident results in the destruction of a fire truck. Jefferson City News Tribune
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University celebrates joining the GLVC and early athletic success, with Britney Brown and Emmanuel Rwotomiya named GLVC Track Athletes of the Week. Lincoln University of Missouri
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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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