Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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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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