Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
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🚨 Crime
A federal grand jury indicted Robert M.
Matthews, 42, a Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty in September to charges from a 2024 road rage incident – he admitted displaying a gun on May 23 and now faces federal charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
A Jefferson City man, Christian Chenet, was arrested Tuesday at 2:41 p.m.—in the 100 block of East High Street—after he threatened to get his gun when asked to leave a downtown business over a misplaced purse; prosecutors charged him with First Degree Harassment and Fourth Degree Assault.
Latrell Batts, 27, was charged on April 8 for pulling a gun during a bar fight on March 11 and faces federal counts for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, unlawfully using a weapon, and armed criminal action (he has prior convictions for assault and accessory forcible stealing).
🎓 Education
Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom of Lincoln University received the 2025 Standout Faculty Award from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for her leadership in promoting nonpartisan civic learning and voter participation—an honor tied to the 2024 election.
The award was announced on April 9th.
🏛️ Government
Over 550 child advocates gathered last Wednesday at the Capitol for the 43rd Annual Child Advocacy Day organized by Kids Win Missouri to urge policy changes addressing Missouri’s childcare crisis—speakers including Senate Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and Senator Brian Williams pushed for an enrollment-based payment system and a childcare exchange program to support families and providers. The rally highlighted proposals aimed at strengthening access to affordable care and boosting the state economy.
🎉 Jefferson City Events
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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.
Classic Albums Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Capital Region Amphitheater — $49+ — Experience classic albums brought to life in a rockin’ live concert setting.
🏠 Jefferson City Real Estate
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