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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A garage fire in Jefferson City on August 19, reported around 9:20 p.m. on North Polk Street, was extinguished by the Jefferson City Fire Department, resulting in heavy damage but no injuries.  KRCG-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • Nicolas Neal Montgomery was charged with assault and resisting arrest after instigating a fight in a Jefferson City bar, marking the second such incident in three days.  KRCG-TV

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Jefferson City council unanimously approves Unilever's $22 million expansion plan, including tax abatements and a job creation requirement.  KRCG-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • State Technical College of Missouri hits a new enrollment high of 2,415 students for the 2024 academic year, marking an eighth consecutive year of record-breaking growth.  KRCG-TV
  • Jefferson City School District introduces a new bus provider to address past transportation issues and improve communication and service.  KRCG-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to attack Democratic nominee Lucas Kunce's campaign over its fundraising strategy, highlighting Kunce's substantial out-of-state contributions despite both candidates relying on such donations.  Jefferson City News Tribune

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