Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two brothers who are physicians have returned to their hometown because they value strong family ties and a caring community. City editor Joe Gamm of the Jefferson City News Tribune has covered local health and family stories that show how community bonds shape local life. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Families gathered at the McGirk Community Building on Saturday to support Omega Ridge Schoolhouse as it raised funds for a new type of school—designed to provide an innovative education approach for local children. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An inmate at Southeast Correctional Center, Elijah William Moore (42), was charged with new felony offenses (including First-Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action) after he allegedly threw a chemical mixture in one victim's eyes and attacked another with a makeshift knife in May 2023. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Two Jefferson City men are facing felony drug trafficking charges after sheriff deputies raided their apartment—allegedly finding 88 grams of methamphetamine. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Elementary School planted a memorial tree in memory of former student Yatvik Sai Turlapati on August 29. Teachers and students shared kind words during the ceremony and the school will hold an annual spelling bee in his honor. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 567 that ended the mandated sick leave law on Aug. 28—Yellow Dog Bookshop owner Joe Chevalier said he will keep giving sick leave to his workers. Labor unions and Missouri Jobs With Justice plan more laws to help workers. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ F3 Jefferson City hosts free outdoor workouts for local men every day and gathers in a prayer circle at Memorial Park after a 3-mile ruck on Sunday morning. The group stresses fitness and fellowship through both exercise and conversation. Jefferson City News Tribune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou’s Carnahan Quad will host live broadcasts of the Paul Finebaum show on Friday afternoon & SEC Nation from 9-11 Saturday morning, with a sellout 2:30 p.m. game at Faurot Field between Mizzou & Kansas set for Saturday. Heavy traffic is expected in Columbia on Saturday as Kansas fans visit for the border war game. KWOS
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Show Me State Air Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Jefferson City Airport — Check the schedule for ticket prices — A thrilling weekend showcasing military and civilian aviation to honor veterans.
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