Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe orders the State Capitol dome to be lit in Kansas City Chiefs colors to celebrate their Super Bowl appearance and makes a friendly wager with Pennsylvania's Governor. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quatavia Givens, charged with the murder of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018, is set for a mental health hearing in June after being declared competent to stand trial. KWOS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University is hosting a Graduate School Fair on February 20, 2025, offering insights into graduate programs, including sessions with representatives from various institutions and financial support guidance. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Calvary Lutheran High School is aiming to expand its campus with new facilities for athletics, performing arts, wood shop, and agriculture, seeking public support for the initiative. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Mark Schleer delivered a presentation titled "The Black Harvard of the Midwest: A Student’s Perspective" at Lincoln University, exploring its transformation in the 1920s into a prestigious institution, in honor of Black History Month. Lincoln University of Missouri
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2025 HBA Home Show
The 2025 HBA Home Show will feature over 160 exhibits showcasing the latest home building and remodeling products and services.
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4th Annual Whiskey, Wine and Welcome Home Fundraiser
This fundraising event aims to support homeless and at-risk veterans while offering an enjoyable evening of whiskey and wine tasting.
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