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Jefferson City
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri House approved a bipartisan bill on Thursday to help Medicaid patients get healthy, locally grown food by requiring the Department of Social Services to seek federal approval for a Food is Medicine program (MO HealthNet). Healthcare professionals can then prescribe produce and tailored meals to manage chronic diseases. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Jefferson City Transportation Committee recommended safety improvements near Moreau Heights Elementary on Friday after a December 2024 study found speeding issues along the route where 150 students walk; the plan includes trimming trees (to clear an obscured crosswalk), enforcing no-parking zones, and adding crosswalk signs pending council approval. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A health care bill passed Thursday in the Missouri House expands Medicaid coverage for doulas by increasing visits from six to 16 for low-income families. Sponsored by Rep. Tara Peters, the measure passed 129 to 20 and now moves to the Senate (aimed at improving maternal care). KRCG-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Buster, a 4-year-old mixed breed weighing about 40 lbs, was featured on KRCG 13 Live at Sunrise Friday morning — he is now looking for his forever home through the Callaway County Humane Society. His friendly nature shone during the pet adoption segment. KRCG-TV
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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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Pizza & Pages Book Club
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discuss 'The Otherwhere Post' with pizza and soda for high schoolers.
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