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Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • John Schaefferkoetter is building a positive culture at a local nonprofit by relying on his strong faith and desire to improve the community.  Jefferson City News Tribune

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Four people were injured when an apartment building staircase collapsed early Friday evening in Jefferson City—rescue crews responded shortly after to assist the injured.  Jefferson City News Tribune

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Play Local will open its new indoor play and party place in Jefferson City this week for children and their guardians.  Jefferson City News Tribune

CULTURE NEWS

  • Benjamin Albert Czeschin—a first-generation U.S. citizen raised on a farm near Deer Creek in Chamois—helped open a blacksmith business with his brother before he was drafted into the U.S. Army, trained in Kansas, and deployed with the 89th Division during World War I, where he was killed eight days before the armistice ended the war.  Jefferson City News Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State Rep. Scott Cupps, chair of the House rules committee, uses a Bingo ball spinner to decide which five House bills progress for every Senate bill, aiming to give equal review to legislation with weeks remaining in the session — he wore a special quilted jacket gifted by local friends to signal his unique approach. His method, designed to keep the committee from rubber stamping bills, is set to be used at today's meeting.  Jefferson City News Tribune
  • The Jefferson City Council will consider offering over $500,000 in housing incentives to developers — a proposal aimed at boosting new housing construction. Council members will discuss the measure at an upcoming meeting.  Jefferson City News Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • Forty youth players from eight teams played at The LINC during the Hoops Midwest Spring Tuneup on Saturday. Teams from across Missouri and one from Illinois competed in a one-day event where every team played three games.  Jefferson City News Tribune

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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