Good morning, Jefferson City.

A Jefferson City woman, Dae'Monie Mony'ea Edwards, was charged with first-degree child endangerment and third-degree domestic assault after she allegedly kicked her 4-year-old son down a flight of stairs during a 911 call (witnesses reported the incident followed a ketchup mess) and a warrant was issued with no bond while the child's father planned to pick him up on Friday.

On Thursday, Gov Mike Kehoe signed two bills that affect state taxes and fees — one that grants Missouri investors a tax break on long-term capital gains and another that raises motor vehicle registration and driver's license fees by 50% to attract more license office contractors.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 28 to cut the temporary tag period from 90 days to 30 days—an effort to reduce the annual $20 million—$30 million lost from expired tags as reported by the Missouri Department of Revenue.

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the 2026-30 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program that includes 18 Cole County projects and a total of 198 projects in Central Missouri.

In Jefferson City, the U.S. 54 widening project will begin in 2026 and a traffic signal will be added at South Ten Mile Drive and Missouri Boulevard using $13.3 billion from federal and state funds for road and bridge improvements.

The Missouri Veterans Commission report published this week shows that 171 veterans died by suicide in 2022, a rate of 42.6 per 100,000 that exceeds the national average.

The report shows roughly three-quarters of the veteran deaths involved guns and it cites stigma and limited access to mental health care as barriers to obtaining help.

Old Soul Savage Live Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — The Outpost Bar & Grill — Cover charge TBD — Enjoy a night of rock, pop, and country hits with Old Soul Savage.

Fiddler on the Roof

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the charm and heartfelt songs of this beloved Broadway classic.