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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Downtown Jefferson City's scheduled road work has been postponed to Thursday, causing expected lane closures on the 200 block of Jefferson Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  ABC 17
  • The 19th annual Miracles for Kids radiothon, hosted by Zimmer Communications, raised over $456,000 for the Children's hospital at MU Health Care, setting a new record.  KWOS

CRIME NEWS

  • Miles Clancy, a Missouri inmate, faces charges in California for murder, elevating his status to an out-of-state fugitive.  ABC 17

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Cole County Commission postpones supplemental heating installation at Prenger Family Center to avoid jeopardizing federal grant eligibility amidst concerns over inadequate heating during Arctic temperatures.  Jefferson City News Tribune
  • Missouri lawmakers are proposing new guidelines to clarify the role of election challengers at polling places, aiming to enhance trust in the electoral process.  KRCG-TV
  • Missouri's initiation of legal sports betting is postponed to late fall 2025 after the Secretary of State denied emergency licensing, opting for standard regulation and public feedback.  KRCG-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 3/5/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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