Good morning, Jefferson City.

Cole County deputy Mercy M.

Gonzalez pleaded guilty on Friday, August 8 to misdemeanor charges for operating a vehicle carelessly and failing to obey a traffic control device after she drove over 100 mph and hit a Honda Pilot in December 2023 — she received unsupervised probation, community service and a suspended jail term — and she now works as a School Resource Officer with Blair Oaks R-II Schools.

A Cole County animal abuse case has nearly filled the Jefferson City animal shelter after deputies raided a mobile home last month and charged four suspects, and a fifth suspect was charged later—grant money may help cover animal treatment costs.

The Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City held the 2025 Prison Leadership Conference on August 6, featuring motivational speakers and authors Krish Kandiah and Dan Owolabi who discussed cultural intelligence and personal transformation—this annual event set the stage for the Global Leadership Summit and Global Leadership Academy focused on building leadership skills among incarcerated individuals.

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.

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.