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Jefferson City
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Allie Teagarden, director and producer of 'That's What She Said Columbia', appeared on KRCG 13 Live at Sunrise today to share her plans for a women empowerment show. The event will be held on April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre — she said funds raised will benefit single moms. KRCG-TV
- ➤ The Jefferson City Homeless Task Force received a one-year extension from the city council to boost essential services for people experiencing homelessness and will send a report with solutions to the council. The group worked with many local organizations to link available help and address unmet needs—its extended work aims to make support easier to reach. KRCG-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ford Motor Company announced it will stop offering ethanol flex-fuel options for its F-150 trucks — a change that could hurt Missouri corn farmers who depend on corn-based ethanol for income, and the decision may reduce revenue for rural communities tied to the crop. The move aims to boost fuel efficiency and meet new environmental rules while challenging Missouri’s key agricultural industry. The Missouri Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson City School Board held a swearing-in on Thursday for returning board members and elected new officers—disagreements were reported during the meeting. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill would require referral companies that help seniors find assisted living to reveal if they receive fees from care facilities—aiming to make the referral process more transparent. The Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Health debated the proposal Wednesday, with supporters calling for more clarity and firms arguing it adds regulatory burden. Jefferson City News Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rural EMS departments in Missouri are struggling with long travel times and high turnover while serving scattered communities with limited funds. State officials are proposing Senate Bill 270 to raise EMS revenue while departments use mutual aid and community paramedics to help manage rising costs — measures that may ease the system's strain. Jefferson City News Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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