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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia received a DNR notice over water pollution in Hinkson Creek near a homeless camp and Jefferson City faces its own challenges with several homeless camps around downtown—The Salvation Army will double the Capital City homeless shelter to help meet the growing need. KWOS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City man was held in Cole County Jail after he injured three officers on Sunday at 4:03 a.m. when he refused to show his license and insurance, hit police vehicles as he fled, and resisted arrest—he faces charges of resisting arrest by fleeing, armed criminal action and obstructing government operations. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Jefferson City Police and Holts Summit Police located a missing four-year-old boy from California after a police chase on Highway 54 around 11:10 a.m. Sunday— the vehicle crashed near Simon Boulevard and South Summit Drive, attempted to flee by reversing into a police car, and its driver was taken into custody for potential assault 2nd degree and property damage charges. KRCG-TV
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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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