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Jefferson City
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp in Vienna hosts Isaac Williams and his family, who live on site and work to maintain the camp built around a message (Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household) from Acts 16:31. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four people and three pets were displaced after a house fire broke out early Sunday morning in Jefferson City when firefighters responded around 1 a.m. to heavy smoke and fire from the basement garage at 1000 Block of West McCarty Street — the home suffered extensive smoke damage and the vehicle was declared a total loss while the displaced individuals received Red Cross support. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Johann Hirschmann left Germany in 1853 for a new life in Cole County and settled like many other immigrants seeking fresh beginnings. His great-granddaughters, Geraldine and Mariola Hirschman, carry a family legacy that holds both hope and loss. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Missouri House approved a $52.5 billion budget that left out key funding for several Jefferson City projects—marking a departure from its usual collaboration with the Senate—prompting concerns over local priorities. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Missourians have until June 6 to submit comments on the state's five-year transportation improvement plan that includes 18 highway and bridge projects in Cole County, 17 in Callaway, and 10 in Moniteau. The draft plan also details that the Missouri Boulevard intersection in Jefferson City will receive signals and a turn lane in 2026 — a change aimed at improving traffic flow. Jefferson City News Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Steele joined the annual Mother’s Day brunch at American Legion Post 5 on May 11 and said she was happy to spend the day with her children. Jefferson City News Tribune
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Accountability Meet and Greet
2-3:30 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Collaborate and share goals for a healthier lifestyle with community support.
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Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Capital Region Amphitheater — Tickets from $60 — Experience unforgettable nights of country hits with Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan live on stage.
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Seussical the Musical
2-4:30 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in this family-friendly musical adventure!
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The Great Escape Triathlon for Adults
7 AM – 1 PM — Binder Park — Registration required — The perfect challenge for first-time triathletes featuring a Sprint Triathlon and options for Duathlon or Team Relay.
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