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Friday, August 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jefferson City has implemented a temporary camping ban at the Noren River Access due to safety concerns and management difficulties.  ABC 17

CRIME NEWS

  • A Jefferson City man was arrested for various charges including drug trafficking after a high-speed car chase and foot pursuit by the police on August 15, 2024.  KRCG-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lincoln University aims to reestablish a structured relationship with its alumni association, demanding financial and organizational transparency after severing ties due to management concerns.  ABC 17
  • Jefferson City School District prioritizes improving attendance, teacher staffing and retention, and enhancing safety measures for the 2024-25 academic year.  ABC 17
  • Lincoln University Archives receives a $540 donation from Jefferson City Legacy Tour to support its archival work.  Lincoln University of Missouri

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Mid-Missouri is warned of two severe weather rounds today, with threats including damaging winds, hail, and potential tornadoes.  KWOS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is accused in a lawsuit of retaliating against Chief Clerk Dana Miller after she raised concerns about his alleged mistreatment of women and misuse of state funds.  Jefferson City News Tribune
  • Republican Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade, both aiming for Missouri governor, have agreed to debate policy differences in an upcoming event hosted by the Missouri Press Association.  Jefferson City News Tribune

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