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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The board of Rape and Abuse Crisis Service fired its director for the sake of the organization—officials said the change aims to strengthen operations moving forward. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 12:41 a.m. on Sunday, the Jefferson City Fire Department battled a residential fire on the 800 block of Weathered Rock Road—firefighters controlled the blaze in 30 minutes, damaging apartments and displacing two families while no one was injured and the cause is under investigation. ABC 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Red Ox Distillery, a young Foristell business with strong Jefferson City ties, went online last month—expanding digital sales to international markets—and now deepens its local and global connections. This move marks a key step in the company’s growth. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers banned the 'three-cueing' reading method as the primary instruction when Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bipartisan education package on Wednesday. The new law mandates that phonics make up most lessons while three cueing is allowed only as a supplement — a change designed to boost reading effectiveness. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City native Layla Risse works with the Missouri Office of Administration—she connects job-seeking Missourians with state government employment opportunities at career fairs, ensuring a strong first impression for applicants. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ In June, Cole County approved building permits for new construction and remodeling projects — the county detailed approvals in its official records. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Rebecca Keasey, a data analyst at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was named the June State Team Member of the Month for making a new system when upgrades made the air quality database stop working; she learned new ways to check water and air quality and taught staff to use the system so the department did not need to hire a costly contractor. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson City's parks department is preparing to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month today—city officials say residents will enjoy new outdoor programs and park improvements during the month. Jefferson City News Tribune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eight-year-old Elle Demarest set up a lemonade stand outside Capital City High School's football field on Thursday — with help from her parents — to raise money for JC Youth Wrestling Club and support her teammates. Jefferson City News Tribune
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Fiddler on the Roof
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the charm and heartfelt songs of this beloved Broadway classic.
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