Good morning, Jefferson City.

Police charged a Jefferson City man with three felonies—first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon—after he shot his partner in an apartment on the 100 block of Amador Avenue on Sunday, leaving a 22-year-old victim with serious leg injuries and fleeing the scene.

Jefferson City police sought Paris Alexander after a shooting on Sunday—JCPD Captain David Williams said a 22-year-old woman was injured by a non-life-threatening gunshot at 1:31 a.m. in the 100 block of Amador Avenue and was taken to University Hospital while Alexander faces charges of first degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.

Jefferson City School District named Todd Shalz as the new assistant superintendent of elementary education with his start scheduled for July 1 — his appointment is pending board approval.

New council members Derek Thomas and Julie Allen were sworn in Monday night and the council approved an $85M contract with Bartlett and West for design plans for the Madison Street parking garage demolition project.

The council also launched a housing incentive program—providing $5,000 per new or renovated unit up to $560,000 with six companies seeking reimbursements—aiming to grow the local workforce and population.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking local residents to provide input on plans to expand westbound Highway 54 and reconfigure its Airport Road interchange in Jefferson City.

An open-house meeting will be held Tuesday, May 6 from 4:30—6 p.m.—at the John. G. Christy Municipal Building while a three-week online comment period runs until May 27.

A two-year project to rehabilitate nearly a dozen bridges along U.S. 54 will begin next month in Jefferson City—officials said the work will improve travel for local drivers.

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a $3.5 million contract on Monday to build a river market at the Missouri State Penitentiary site.

Construction will begin in May or June and is expected to last about eight months, with work to include an enclosed pavilion and improvements to North Chestnut Street.

The Jefferson City Council agreed on a $3.5 million contract (all members voted yes) to build a new River Market at the old State Penitentiary on the east side, aiming to revitalize a long-stagnant area.

Groundbreaking will begin in mid-May (the work is expected to take about 250 days) and officials said further plans may add a pathway to Adrian's Island.

Two Jefferson City hospice care workers were inducted into Compassus' President's Circle on April 1st — the honor recognizes their commitment to quality end-of-life care.

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.

Accountability Meet and Greet

2-3:30 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Collaborate and share goals for a healthier lifestyle with community support.