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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Chamber of Commerce predicted that Missouri will rank among the Top 10 tech manufacturing states within five years after presenting its Technology2030 report to the General Assembly on Wednesday morning. The report recommends tax breaks — improved broadband and a state-backed AI research center — to help attract tech companies while noting that the tech industry added over 14,000 jobs and generated more than $19 billion in income for the state. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cole County mother and her son were charged after police responded Tuesday morning to a home on Buena Vista Street when neighbors reported hearing gunshots, with the son facing charges including possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon and the mother charged with drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia (both are held without bond at Cole County jail). ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University students showcased their research at the Show Your Blue Stripes Conference on April 3 at Inman E. Page Library—presenting posters and papers covering topics from housing solutions for homeless veterans to climate change inequalities. Library staff organized the event to build student skills and connections with faculty while awarding cash prizes in both the presentation and poster categories. Lincoln University of Missouri
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Public Service Commission approved two unopposed agreements that raised Ameren Missouri's rates by $355 million — a $91 million smaller increase than requested — while keeping the $9 monthly fee unchanged and setting terms for several low-income programs. ABC 17
- ➤ The Callaway County Sheriff's Office held a three-day FEMA-funded active shooter training (with a $69,000 grant) in Fulton this week. First responders from Callaway County, Jefferson City, and Columbia joined exercises (simulations and lectures) to improve teamwork in handling emergencies. KRCG-TV
- ➤ MoDOT is revisiting the project to widen westbound U.S. 54 in North Jefferson City. The department has preliminary plans to add a lane for drivers exiting southbound U.S. 63 (eliminating the need for merging) across the Missouri River bridge. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe and Lt Governor David Wasinger attended Buy Missouri Day at the State Capitol to promote local-made products — a campaign that now includes over 650 businesses amid concerns about rising supply costs from tariffs. The event also urged grocers to allocate more shelf space to Missouri-made goods. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Missouri Gaming Commission warned Missourians about illegal online casinos that claim legal status and advertise on social media — the commission said residents should document these sites and report them while keeping an eye on their accounts for any unauthorized charges. KRCG-TV
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Night Ranger Concert
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Classic Albums Live Concert
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Accountability Meet and Greet
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