Good morning, Jefferson City.

Missouri State Archives has unveiled a new collection on the Missouri State Water Patrol — a team that answered a national call after Hurricane Katrina by helping evacuate residents and rescue puppies during historic levee breaches.

Missouri trucking companies face rising diesel prices nearly 60% above last year, forcing some small carriers to shut down and raising fuel surcharges.

The Missouri Trucking Association reports fuel now costs ($6.64 per gallon) at Boone County’s Midway Truck Stop and expects pressure on drivers and consumers through year‑end.

Lincoln University marked National Suicide Prevention Month with a tabling event on Sept 4 at the SUC Foyer and a workshop on Sept 14 at the SUC Ballroom, expanding year-round mental health support services (TeleHelp 24/7) for Blue Tigers.

Students can access ongoing counseling and crisis resources through the campus health center.

Salvation Army of Jefferson City partnered with SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to add two new respite rooms at Center of Hope that offer temporary housing, meals, transportation + supportive services for patients after hospitalization.

Community leaders celebrated a $40,000 donation to the Hope Lives Here Capital Campaign on Wednesday.