Good morning, Jefferson City.

Cole County and Jefferson City officials held a joint press conference on Monday afternoon to update residents on ongoing cleanup and power restoration after Saturday's severe storm left communities without electricity.

Cole County EMS reported handling 86 storm-related calls and crews from nearby states are aiding repairs.

After July 4 storms, thousands remain without power in Mid-Missouri with over 1,300 customers in Camden County and 2,000 in Miller and Morgan counties — local crews on Mohawk Drive cleared trees as Ameren Missouri expects to restore power today.

July Community Hike

7-7:30 p.m. — McKay Park — Free entry — Explore the scenic McKay Lake Greenway with family and friends.

3rd Annual Whiskey & Warriors Community Event

5-8 p.m. — Missouri Soybean Association — Silent auction and raffle — Raise money for Welcome Home while enjoying community spirit and great prizes.

Maker Skills Workshops: Summer Series

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Lab Space Robotics — $25 per workshop or $60 for all three days — Dive into hands-on building projects that blend creativity with engineering skills for ages 8 to 14.

Float Your Boat Competition

5:30-7 p.m. — Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool — $20 — Engage in a fun challenge to build and race a cardboard boat with friends.