Good morning, Jefferson City.

John Philip Koeller, a German Methodist pastor from Little Berger, shared his family's history connected to Alsace (a region once in the German Empire) and noted that his great-grandfather fought during the Napoleonic Wars.

He served congregations in Hermann, Jefferson City, Osage Bluff and McGirk and grew up after losing his father at age 10.

Missouri faces a dental care shortage affecting all but eight counties as local dentist Dr. Lisa Bosch in Edina reported increased patient loads after nearby retirements, and Dr. Michael Jones from High Street Dentistry in Jefferson City noted more emergency visits due to a lack of preventive care. The University of Missouri Kansas City plans a new satellite program and expanded loan repayment to help bring more dentists to rural areas — a move under review amid debates over community water fluoridation — to address the ongoing shortage.

Cameron Cotten, president of the local realtors board, said his family background gave him a deep understanding of the business + he now leads efforts to serve the market in Jefferson City.

In a recent Sunday Sit—ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones interviewed Mizzou gymnastics coach Shannon Welker to preview the Tigers' fourth NCAA Championship Semifinal trip—and she detailed the team's strategy for the upcoming competition.

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.