Friday, January 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 400 Ameren Missouri customers experienced electricity outages in Jefferson City, primarily south of Highway 50 and east of Highway 54. ABC 17
- ➤ Construction work has started on renovations at the Washington Park concession stand. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged with Second Degree Trafficking Drugs for discarding a bag containing fentanyl from his window during a police search warrant operation. KRCG-TV
- ➤ A Holts Summit man, Caleb Thompson, faces two counts of child abuse for allegedly using a switch on a teenager, leading to the child's protective custody. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University of Missouri marks notable academic progress with increased GPAs across multiple student demographics as part of its '25 in ‘25' celebration. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Lincoln University is renovating Dawson Hall, its largest residence hall, for $23.2 million to enhance student living, aiming for completion in 2025 as part of its '25 in ’25' initiative. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Helias Catholic High School teachers participated in rap battles and hairstyle changes to celebrate Catholic Schools Week for their students. Jefferson City News Tribune
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