Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Healing Box Project, led by Dave Dunklee, empowers veterans by providing free guitar lessons and guitars to disabled veterans, fostering community and restoration through music. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation raised $33,398.42 to support the recovery of Callaway County deputies, Corporal Justin Bax and Deputy Gardner Pottorff, injured in an October traffic-stop shooting. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Jefferson City area is bustling with holiday activities ranging from shows to shopping, starting with Living Windows on Dec. 6. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Cole County Route D bridge over North Moreau Creek reopened on Monday, restoring traffic flow. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Every available Missouri state trooper will enforce traffic laws and assist motorists on roads and highways during the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure safety during one of the year's busiest travel periods. KWOS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City woman faces court-ordered mental evaluation in connection with the stabbing death of an 80-year-old man. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University expresses gratitude for its community's impact and shares thanks from students, alumni, and staff as it announces Thanksgiving closure. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Local school districts have improved their performance on a state measure impacting their accreditation status. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri court upheld a law banning certain types of gender-affirming health care for minors, amid ongoing national legal challenges. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Trevor Foley has been appointed as the director of the Missouri Department of Corrections by Governor-elect Mike Kehoe, succeeding Anne Precythe. ABC 17
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Thanksgiving Day Pie Run in Jefferson City
Experience a vibrant community event with a 5K and 10K road race during the Thanksgiving Day Pie Run in Jefferson City, Missouri.
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Toronzo Cannon Live Performance
Experience the soulful sounds of Toronzo Cannon live at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City.
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Holiday Online Auction
The Conservation Federation of Missouri's Online Auction, running from December 2nd to 13th, offers a fantastic selection of items perfect for holiday gifts, including outdoor gear, unique experiences, and special keepsakes. Join us to support conservation efforts while bidding on amazing items for everyone on your list!
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Diocesan Ordination Ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Joseph
The event is a solemn diocesan ordination ceremony held annually on the first Saturday of December, officiated at the Cathedral of St. Joseph for individuals joining the Priesthood or Transitional Diaconate.
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Writers' Critique Group Meeting
A critique group for writers of all genres in Jefferson City that provides a supportive environment for sharing work and receiving feedback.
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