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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that severe storms on March 14 killed 13 people in Missouri, with 3 dying in Ozark County, 1 in Butler County, 6 in Wayne County, and 1 each in Jefferson, St. Louis and Phelps counties+ debris covered roads north of Seymour as 12 tornadoes touched down across the state. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City woman was charged Tuesday with auto theft—she was also linked to a burglary—by local police. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thorpe Gordon STEM Academy students worked with LU students on Tuesday to study the Missouri River using simple scientific methods. They did hands-on experiments to learn about the river's key features. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University holds monthly etiquette dinners at the President's Residence to help students refine dining manners and soft skills for job interviews plus the events also build confidence in conversation etiquette for professional settings. Lincoln University of Missouri
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, red flag warnings covered Missouri amid dry conditions and winds up to 45 mph—officials advised residents not to burn materials and to prepare for evacuations if needed, with Camden County issuing a burn ban until April 1. Crews stopped a wind-driven fire near Hart Creek that forced evacuations last Friday. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson City Council introduced two contracts to sell properties on Capitol Avenue to GKS Management LLC for redevelopment. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Cole County may face a $120,000 shortfall — the gap stems from assessor noncompliance with State Tax Commission rules in 2025. County officials are reviewing options to address the potential deficit. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ A road project will cause lane drops today and Thursday in the 200 block of Jefferson Street. Jefferson City News Tribune
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