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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quatavia Givens, the Jefferson City woman charged with killing a little boy while babysitting him in 2018, is set to stand trial after a psychologist declared her competent—another expert ruled her incompetent in 2003, and the judge will decide the case next week. KWOS
- ➤ A Jefferson City Police Department detective will not testify about a suspect's cellphone location in Sergio Sayles' murder trial—defense lawyers filed the motion, and Tuesday's hearing led to the exclusion of this testimony with the state planning to call another witness. ABC 17
- ➤ A driver rammed patrol cars during a traffic stop early Sunday morning—injuring three Jefferson City police officers as they pulled him from his vehicle—and now 26-year-old Patrick Allen faces felony charges. KWOS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University reopened Dawson Hall—featuring a new E-sports room, updated bedrooms, and modern bathrooms—and the renovated Scruggs Center Cafeteria after $23.2 million in renovations. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to showcase the updated spaces and a modern cafeteria design that improves traffic flow and food stations. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Parents are urged to discuss school safety with their children as the school year begins—covering road rules, emergency plans, and online privacy to help kids avoid risks. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Cole County Commission signed a $52,500 contract with Condrey and Associates to study the salaries of over 350 full-time workers—aiming to address pay compression by recommending competitive adjustments. The study will review current pay structures and include input from county employees, including those in the assessor's office. ABC 17
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