Saturday, September 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Cole County ambulance was out of service for nearly three months awaiting repairs for electrical issues, despite being under warranty with Ford. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Memorial Park's pavilion in Jefferson City will undergo renovations starting October 7, with completion expected by April 2025, and temporary restrooms will be provided. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Jefferson City hosts Project Homeless Connect to link the homeless with essential services including employment and medical care. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Jefferson City officials are making progress on a major downtown redevelopment initiative, including a new 36,000-square-foot hotel and convention center, as well as a $10 million multi-sports complex to attract visitors and revenue. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Two fifth graders at Blair Oaks heroically saved a classmate from choking on a meatball by performing the Heimlich maneuver. KRCG-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcycle crash in Cole County resulted in serious injuries for a Jefferson City man and woman due to a blown-out rear tire. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University of Missouri announces its 99th Homecoming week from September 29 to October 5, filled with diverse events celebrating Blue Tiger pride. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Stamper Hall at Lincoln University, initially built in 1948 and originally serving as the Inman E. Page Library, celebrates its 75th anniversary, now housing the School of Business. Lincoln University of Missouri
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to budget cuts, Missouri adults with disabilities face waitlists for essential day habilitation programs, placing a burden on families and service providers. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Gerald Higgins, a 60-year-old inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center, passed away due to apparent natural causes while serving a 35-year sentence for sexual offenses. KRCG-TV
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