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Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The ninth annual Battle of the Brews event will offer local brews, live music, and food trucks on Aug. 24 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fairgrounds, benefiting children's charities. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson City officials have initiated a branding project to create a new city logo, calling on residents for ideas to reflect the community's identity and pride, while maintaining the historical seal. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department, unique for operating solely during the 11-day annual event with a volunteer staff and borrowed equipment, ensures the fair's safety by handling emergencies and alleviating local services' workload. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after his Ford Flex was struck by a Honda CRV in Osage County. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ AAA reports wet pavements lead to around 1.2 million traffic crashes annually, stressing the importance of proper tire maintenance, using headlights, and avoiding cruise control to enhance safety. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University students started the academic year by moving into dorms, kicking off orientation week with various events, including a parent parting ceremony. ABC 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A lightning storm in Holts Summit, Missouri, resulted in lightning hitting power lines and disrupting a local broadcast. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt engaged with disability rights advocates in Jefferson City to discuss enhancing legislative support for people with disabilities. KRCG-TV
- ➤ A Missouri judge ruled that the proposed amendment banning non-citizen voting and ranked-choice voting, set for a Nov. 5 ballot, was fairly described in its ballot language. Jefferson City News Tribune
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