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Jefferson City
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A St. Louis woman, Cierra Baker, led police on a high-speed chase across mid-Missouri in a stolen SUV, resulting in her arrest and multiple charges including Resisting Arrest and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Cole County school districts, Blair Oaks and Jefferson City, have initiated significant campus improvements through bond issues for expanding facilities and enhancing safety and education. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri enforces new plain packaging rules for recreational marijuana to reduce appeal to children, with a compliance deadline of Sept. 1, amid challenges in design approval and potential fines for non-compliance. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ In Missouri, both supporters and opponents of a constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion rights are engaging in legal battles over the proposal's wording and legality ahead of a November ballot deadline. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is conducting a nationwide search for a new MoDOT director, inviting public input, with plans to fill the position by year's end. ABC 17
- ➤ Missouri introduces new laws impacting education, public safety, and property use, including increasing teacher pay, revising criminal justice procedures, and modifying property tax regulations. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Federal judges void Missouri law preventing local police from enforcing certain federal gun laws, citing violation of the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause. KRCG-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Planned Parenthood organizations are legally challenging a new law that disqualifies them from receiving Medicaid funding, crucial for services like pap smears and cancer screenings. KRCG-TV
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Jefferson City, MO
Experience a meaningful event that honors the legacy of heroism and courage established by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting first responders and their families.
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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.
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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.
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