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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Tre Joseph Conner was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for robbing a Jefferson City bank at gunpoint, including restitution of $111,700.  KRCG-TV
  • ➤ A Cole County judge rejected a request to declare Missouri’s death penalty unconstitutional in the first-degree murder case of Sergio Sayles for the killing of Jasmine King.  KRCG-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Lincoln University of Missouri hires Cornelius Brownlee and Issac Bivins Jr. as new assistant deans to bolster student conduct and engagement.  Lincoln University of Missouri
  • ➤ A foster parent in Jefferson City highlighted concerns after his special needs foster child experienced a three-hour bus ride home from school, leading to adjustments in the child's transportation arrangement.  ABC 17

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The weather forecast indicates a warmer Friday with possible sprinkles, leading into a weekend of varied rain chances and a rise in temperatures to the 90s by Sunday.  ABC 17

FINANCE NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Governor Mike Parson criticizes Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for not allowing an emergency rule to ban the sale of unregulated THC products in Missouri to protect children.  KRCG-TV
  • ➤ Jefferson City's Mayor Ron Fitzwater proposed an $86.4 million conservative budget for fiscal year 2025, prioritizing public safety and airport improvements, with significant allocations for police, fire department, and public works.  ABC 17

EVENTS

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  • Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Jefferson City, MO

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    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • 41st Annual All Ford Powered Car Show

    Experience an exciting day of automotive excellence featuring Ford-powered vehicles at the annual car show.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Heritage Festival at Nifong Lake

    Experience a vibrant day filled with traditional crafts, live music across multiple stages, and engaging activities for all ages at the Heritage Festival.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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