Saturday, December 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City's mayor honors 90-year-old Korean War veteran Merle Blessing, emphasizing the appreciation and impact of his service and life. KWOS
- ➤ SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital uplifted patients with its Annual Angel Procession, where employees' children sang Christmas carols to spread holiday hope. KRCG-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri State Fire Marshal's report on a Jefferson City house explosion, which injured six, could not determine the cause due to extensive damage and mentioned the age of gas appliances without linking them directly to the incident. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The River City Choirs, including a children's and a youth choir, performed at the Missouri State Capitol for family and supporters. Jefferson City News Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities for community growth through housing and economic development. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson City School District Board of Education reviewed renovation and construction plans for both middle schools during their December meeting. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mike Kehoe will be inaugurated as Missouri's governor on January 13, 2025, with public and private events planned around the ceremony. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Kathryn Harness and Julie Allen will compete for the Jefferson City Council Fourth Ward seat in the upcoming April 8 election, with Derek Spicer not seeking reelection. ABC 17
- ➤ Jefferson City Council election filings open with incumbents Jeff Ahlers and Aaron Mealy seeking re-election, among others. KWOS
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