Good morning, Jefferson City.

The Jefferson City Community Center will host a park day on June 7 to celebrate Juneteenth & honor freedom and unity, with organizers expecting community participation to mark the occasion.

A Jefferson City man in jail, Joe Stevens (39), was charged on Wednesday in Cole County with multiple counts of child sex crimes dating back to 2012 after court documents detailed that a 16-year-old victim reported nearly daily abuse and witnessing a sibling assault.

Lawmakers will drop funding for several Jefferson City projects in a special session on Monday as House Bill 19’s revised budget cuts $20 million for a parking garage at the new conference center, $15 million for state penitentiary renovations, and $4 million for a Cole County juvenile center. Representative Dave Griffith expressed disappointment — noting that extra parking near the capitol is needed for visitors — and called for lawmakers to reassess the changes.

Missouri lawmakers will meet in Jefferson City Monday at noon to discuss storm aid, plans to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the state, and $25 million in funding for a new research reactor at Mizzou which makes important medical isotopes.

Governor Kehoe said the session will address economic concerns and a long-term research project expected to take eight to ten years to complete.

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that the Ellis Boulevard bridge over Highway 54 will close nightly for maintenance starting June 1 at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning and will remain closed until the morning of June 5—MoDOT crews will work each night to complete the routine maintenance.

Missouri’s social services agency confirmed that the state will share personal data on SNAP recipients—including names, addresses and Social Security numbers—with the USDA as requested in a May 6 letter.

The data, covering Jan. 1, 2020 to now, has raised privacy concerns while officials say it will help keep the aid program fair.

Abortion services in Missouri halted after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a district judge had applied the wrong standard, forcing Planned Parenthood to cancel appointments statewide (in Columbia, Kansas City, and elsewhere). (A trial had been set in January to re-evaluate the decision.)

Seussical the Musical

2-4:30 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in this family-friendly musical adventure!

The Great Escape Triathlon for Adults

7 AM – 1 PM — Binder Park — Registration required — The perfect challenge for first-time triathletes featuring a Sprint Triathlon and options for Duathlon or Team Relay.

Focus on E-motion Showcase (A RACS fundraiser)

Join us for a FREE gallery show by photographer Nichole Manner capturing our powerful and graceful local dance community as a fundraiser for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS). Come to Capitol Cinema June 19th between 5-8 p.m. for viewing and support by purchasing free signature drinks and tickets for raffle baskets.

20th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Oak Hills Golf Center — $100 per player — Swing into the community spirit while supporting local parks and recreation initiatives.

CETP 1 – Basic Principles & Practices

7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Missouri Propane Gas Association — Cost unspecified — Introductory course for new industry workers covering propane properties, standards, and safety codes.