Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Freeman Mortuary Holiday Remembrance event in Jefferson City offers support and commemorates lost loved ones to help families cope during the holidays. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Two organizations collaborate on a 'Healthy Masculinity Project' in Jefferson City to educate boys on consent, bullying, and emotional understanding, aiming to prevent toxic masculinity. KRCG-TV
- ➤ A section of Adams Street will be closed on Friday for utility repairs. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house explosion in Jefferson City, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, is under investigation, leaving multiple residents injured and a property loss estimated at $50,000. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Felony charges against former corrections officer Aaron Brown in the Othel Moore death case have been dismissed, while three others still face charges. ABC 17
- ➤ A Jefferson City man received a sentence of 10 years of supervised probation for 2022 drug charges. Jefferson City News Tribune
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City Council members debated intensely over the sale of city-owned properties, with differences on the timeline for discussion. KWOS
- ➤ Cole County officials initiate budget hearings, focusing on addressing department concerns over staffing shortages. 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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