Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson City Room at the Inn Shelter has opened for the winter to provide overnight housing for those in need, with increased capacity and an ongoing need for volunteers. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation announced that during the fall hunting season, hunters took a total of 11,424 deer in the CWD management zone and young hunters harvested 2,530 deer in the youth portion. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Binder Park now features a public-access archery range, as announced by parks officials. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City authorities are investigating a house explosion that critically injured at least two of six occupants, with all victims safely rescued within three hours. KWOS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Jefferson City died following a Highway 63 crash due to driving too fast in snowy conditions, resulting in her vehicle overturning. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography and agreed to a 15-year sentence. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers filed numerous bills for the 2025 legislative session, highlighting a key effort by state Rep. Brenda Shields to pass tax credits for child care expansion after previous blocks in the Senate. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ A proposal to amend the city charter to change the city prosecutor role from elected to appointed has sparked concerns among former officials. Jefferson City News Tribune
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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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