Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Jefferson City.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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