Good morning, Jefferson City.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.