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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City Council approved a new development, Savannah Place, with 116 homes priced under $300,000, facing opposition from some existing homeowners. KWOS
- ➤ Emergency utility repairs will cause lane closures on a Downtown Jefferson City street Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., prompting drivers to seek alternative routes. ABC 17
- ➤ Jackson Street in Jefferson City will be partially closed for utility street repairs on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Cole County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 49-year-old Lewis Younce at Jefferson City Correctional Center, where he was serving a 26-year sentence. ABC 17
- ➤ A Jefferson City man admitted guilt to a drug charge related to a 2022 incident. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University of Missouri honors Helen Monroe, the first dean of its School of Nursing, for her pioneering role in transforming healthcare education and establishing a foundation that has thrived for over 50 years. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ The Jefferson City School District Board of Education approved contracts for the renovation of both middle schools in a swift four-minute meeting. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University has been designated as a Research College and University in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, acknowledging its annual $9.1 million dedication to research from FY 21-23. Lincoln University of Missouri
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri state representative's test of the 988 mental health crisis hotline highlighted challenges but also caused significant law enforcement engagement. ABC 17
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