Friday, December 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 5500 block of South Brooks Drive is closed for construction until 7 p.m. Saturday. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson City will experience its first-ever 'White Christmas'. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson City invites the community to enjoy a weekend of holiday-themed activities including the annual tree lighting, Candlelight Tours, a Christmas Parade, and Living Windows with free admission. KRCG-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jefferson City house explosion hospitalized residents and caused over $197,000 in damages, with investigation ongoing to determine the cause. KRCG-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the Jefferson City Catholic Diocese concealed abuse for over 50 years due to plaintiffs not serving the lawsuit. ABC 17
- ➤ Berry Doran Jones has been charged as an accessory in the 2018 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old during a drug deal in Jefferson City. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Construction on the JC Early Childhood Center is advancing, underlining a commitment to enhancing local education infrastructure. Jefferson City News Tribune
FINANCE NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri officially certified its November election results, recording a participation of nearly 68% of registered voters, with key outcomes including the presidential race and Amendment 3. KRCG-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announces plans to limit anesthesia coverage based on fixed time limits in Missouri, affecting two million insured, with the policy to be effective from Feb. 1, 2025. ABC 17
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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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