Good morning, Jefferson City.

A fire in a duplex on Elizabeth Street displaced two adults and five children last Wednesday, and firefighters quickly controlled the flames + saved two cats with moderate damage to the upper apartment’s kitchen and minor smoke and water damage below while the American Red Cross provides temporary housing.

Seven people were displaced from a duplex on Elizabeth Street after a structure fire on Wednesday evening at 6:38 p.m. Firefighters quickly put out the blaze and rescued two cats while the Red Cross provided temporary housing support.

Missouri State Treasurer’s Office announced that Odyssey will upgrade the MOScholars program ahead of next school year to help more than 10,000 students.

The platform transition will be completed before enrollment begins.

Approximately $1.95 million was paid to 74 Mid-Missouri landowners for claims over property taken for the Rock Island Trail.

The payments resulted from a 2015 federal property transfer (some claims remain pending).

Missouri will freeze new sign-ups for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library starting July 1 as a result of a funding cut from $6 million to $2 million for fiscal 2027 & enrollees already receiving books will continue.

Officials are unsure of the program's long-term future.

The Story Stop at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ellis-Porter Park — Free entry — Enjoy a storytime experience with the MRRL Bookmobile in a scenic park setting.

Cocktail Lab - June Edition

6:30-10 p.m. — Roaming Spirits — Cost varies — Discover the art of mixology while crafting cocktails and enjoying fun science experiments.

Golf Tournament to Support Share the Harvest

4-person golf tournament to benefit CFM's Share the Harvest program. Share the Harvest is a statewide program that helps provide nutritious, locally-sourced venison to Missouri families in need.

21st Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament

8 AM – 5 PM — Oak Hills Golf Center — $125/player or $500/team — Enjoy a day of golf for a good cause with lunch and cash prizes.

JC Animal Shelter Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — McClung Park — $200 for a table of 8 — Test your trivia knowledge while supporting the Jefferson City Animal Shelter with cash prizes and fun games.

Big Fans of JCMO Summer Concert Series: Forrest McCurren ft. Chloe Hoecker

6-11:30 p.m. — Capital Region Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a night of free, live music featuring local talent in a family-friendly atmosphere.

4th of July Ice Cream Party and Fireworks

6:00 – 10:25 PM — North Jefferson City Recreation Area — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with ice cream, hotdogs, and a vibrant fireworks display.