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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Disability advocates met at a workshop in Jefferson City to plan for inclusive park features such as new playground equipment. Lesley & Todd Bickel said they want changes that will let their daughter Charlotte play and benefit other local children. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a townhome on the 600 block of Oak Creek Court injured one person and displaced four adults on March 27 when firefighters contained the blaze that damaged a nearby unit—investigators are still trying to determine the cause. Jefferson City News Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City man Ke’Andre Ruffin, 22, was charged Thursday with first-degree domestic assault in Cole County after allegedly assaulting a woman on Monday—he remains in custody at the Cole County Jail without bond while awaiting a court date. ABC 17
- ➤ Charles Henton, 34, was arrested in Mexico when deputies said he threw a bag (weighing 270 grams of fentanyl) from his car on January 19; he faces federal charges for possession with intent to distribute after pleading not guilty in a St. Louis court. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews demolished the historic two-story home at 401 E. Capitol Avenue today after strong winds damaged the roof and made falling debris a hazard. Jefferson City officials had planned to renovate and sell the property but decided it was too unsafe to save. KRCG-TV
- ➤ State Sen. Stephen Webber said he learned a sexual predator works in the Capitol and is being shielded by powerful people—his remarks ended Wednesday’s debate on a bill to add physician assistants and emergency medical personnel to the peer review process. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Crews hired by Jefferson City began demolishing a decrepit house on East Capitol Avenue on Thursday—city officials said storms worsened its damage, making it too dangerous to remain standing. ABC 17
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Let's Dance Club Presents Encore Band
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy an evening of dance with the popular Encore band featuring hundreds of your favorite dance songs.
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Jefferson City Jaycees 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
4-6 p.m. — Memorial Park — $1.00/egg-seeker — A delightful day for kids to hunt for Easter eggs while supporting local youth sports programs.
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Night Ranger Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Capital Region Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling rock sounds of Night Ranger at this exciting live concert.
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