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Jefferson City
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can register for the Capital City Housing Conference on Monday at Capital West Christian Church Event Center and later enjoy the 18th Annual Capital City Cook-Off on May 2 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fairgrounds, Porchfest on May 4 along Fairmount Boulevard, or a combined craft show and Sip & Shop event on May 10 in downtown—offering a variety of local options for engagement and fun. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ More than 300 volunteers gathered at McClung Park on Saturday after enjoying fresh pancakes to support Serve JC 2025—an annual United Way citywide volunteer day across Jefferson City. Jefferson City News Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angela Murphy, owner of Sugar Britches Market and More at 629 W. McCarty St., announced her business will expand into the neighboring garage that formerly housed Wash Authority—adding extra space to meet growing demand. Jefferson City News Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historic City of Jefferson has added the 100-year-old Common Ground Community Building (a former grocery store at the corner of Clark Avenue and East Atchison Street) to its spring homes tour along Fairmount Boulevard. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school districts are making backup budget plans after a brewing faceoff between House and Senate education proposals. The Missouri House approved budget bills earlier this month but did not fully fund the foundation formula per the governor's recommendation—leaving districts facing state funding uncertainty. Jefferson City News Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from Missouri DNR, Edward Jones, and Magnificent Missouri joined together Saturday morning at the North Jefferson City Trailhead to clean up the Katy Trail and celebrate 35 years since its creation—marking what would have been Ted and Pat Jones’s 100th birthdays as they picked up trash, removed graffiti, and planted a bur oak tree. Additional cleanup ceremonies were held at three other trailheads along the route. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City council will review a proposal for a steamboat museum at an upcoming meeting—further details on the pitch and meeting date have not been released. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Cole County jail has seen significant staffing changes over recent years and Sheriff John Wheeler is exploring solutions+new recruitment plans to address the shortage. His review of staffing practices aims to stabilize operations at the jail. Jefferson City News Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missouri adults with disabilities can now join day habilitation programs after Medicaid waivers were restored, easing the burden on families who faced nearly a year-long wait+ while others remain on the waitlist for daytime care support. Jefferson City News Tribune
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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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Accountability Meet and Greet
2-3:30 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Collaborate and share goals for a healthier lifestyle with community support.
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