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Jefferson City
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Farm Bureau will honor 111 farm families at the Missouri State Fair on Monday, August 11 to celebrate Farm Family Day—a 65-year tradition where each county nominates one local family (recognizing the vital role of agriculture in Missouri's economy). The Missouri Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 74-year-old man from California, Mo. died in a fatal accident on August 3 in Moniteau County when his 2001 Honda TRX-350FM crossed the center of the road and overturned on Route KK near Swillum Road at 8:30 a.m.—he was pronounced dead at 9:20 a.m. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fulton woman Rainie S. Sexton, 37, was charged with DWI and armed criminal action after police said her wrong-way driving on Highway 50 in Jefferson City caused a head-on crash that injured one driver who is now in stable condition — she is held without bond at Cole County Jail. KRCG-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Early last month, Kate Smith, a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, received the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for her 31 years of care—she is noted for her expertise in vascular access and her role in training and mentoring colleagues. 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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Catch Me If You Can Obstacle Race
9:30 a.m. — Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool — $35 — Participants aged 6-17 tackle fun obstacles, including slides and mud pits, while adults can join in for a small fee.
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Lincoln Blue Tigers vs. Lincoln University Lions Football Game
6:30-8 p.m. — Dwight T. Reed Stadium — Free entry — Cheer for local teams in this exciting college football matchup.
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