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Jefferson City
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sarah and Justin Windell—who led the local Salvation Army for six years—will leave their posts at the Center of Hope on Sunday as they relocate to St. Louis. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council will soon review a proposed DarkSky ordinance aimed at reducing light pollution in Jefferson City—this ordinance was introduced by a councilwoman to improve local nighttime visibility. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe has until the end of June to sign Senate Bill 150, a large education bill that would create a Career-Tech Certificate program to reimburse full-time community college and tech school students for tuition, textbooks, and fees—students must meet a 2.0 GPA and have a clean record. Kehoe, who proposed $15 million for career technical centers during his State of the State, was on a trade mission in France on Wednesday and has not yet commented on the bill. ABC 17
- ➤ Crews have started work on two U.S. 54 bridges in rural Cole County; the aging eastbound bridge built in 1941 will be replaced while the westbound bridge’s deck from 1965 is being rehabilitated. Traffic restrictions will begin June 23 — drivers on Route CC and Shepherd Hills Road will be redirected as Don Schnieders Excavating Company works to finish the project by Dec. 1. Jefferson City News Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report by The Commonwealth Fund found Missouri’s health system ranked near the bottom nationally because nursing home residents received antipsychotic drugs at a rate of over 21%—well above the national average of around 15%. The study also highlighted issues like high avoidable hospital use, low primary care spending, and troubling health disparities that weigh on the state’s overall performance. Jefferson City News Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A group of cyclists on a 3,000-mile ride to raise awareness for freeing children from human trafficking made a pit stop in Jefferson City yesterday+ they will continue their journey in the coming days. Jefferson City News Tribune
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Focus on E-motion Showcase (A RACS fundraiser)
Join us for a FREE gallery show by photographer Nichole Manner capturing our powerful and graceful local dance community as a fundraiser for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS). Come to Capitol Cinema June 19th between 5-8 p.m. for viewing and support by purchasing free signature drinks and tickets for raffle baskets.
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20th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Oak Hills Golf Center — $100 per player — Swing into the community spirit while supporting local parks and recreation initiatives.
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CETP 1 – Basic Principles & Practices
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Missouri Propane Gas Association — Cost unspecified — Introductory course for new industry workers covering propane properties, standards, and safety codes.
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