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Jefferson City
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition crews began tearing down the old Gerbes building on the 1200 block of East McCarty Street yesterday as part of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's $40 million expansion. The church will finish the first phase with a new school, playgrounds, and updated entrance by Aug. 2027 with further improvements planned over five years. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University hosted a virtual symposium on emerging plant and animal diseases on March 5, bringing together researchers from the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia to discuss food security and agricultural challenges — the seventh annual event aims to strengthen international partnerships. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ The Missouri House passed a bill on Monday that encourages local school districts to create their own limits for screen time in classrooms instead of following a set state cap. School officials will use expert advice to guide new tech policies and share usage data with guardians. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said yesterday that her office sued American Shaman and its affiliates in Jackson County to stop sales of unregulated kratom and its concentrated compound 7-OH amid safety concerns — officials claim the products are sold without required testing. ABC 17
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Jaycee’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
11 a.m. — Binder Park — Proceeds benefit local community projects — Enjoy a fun-filled day of egg hunting for children up to 9 years old.
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Mid South Speed League - Meet 6
5 AM – 3 PM — SK8 Zone LLC — No entry fee — Experience the thrill of competitive skate racing across four exciting divisions.
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Golf Tournament to Support Share the Harvest
4-person golf tournament to benefit CFM's Share the Harvest program. Share the Harvest is a statewide program that helps provide nutritious, locally-sourced venison to Missouri families in need.
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