Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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
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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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