Good morning, Jefferson City.

New Salvation Army leaders in Jefferson City plan to double the shelter beds and revamp the food pantry—April Clarke and Chris Clarke moved here after four years in Jacksonville, Illinois.

They began their roles to boost local services and improve community support.

Jefferson City's only UPS Store closed abruptly Monday at 6 p.m. when its franchise agreement was terminated—leaving residents to seek UPS services in Columbia and Osage Beach.

Jefferson City police arrested Bailey E.

Thomas, 32, after they found drugs and a syringe fall from her car parked on a home's lawn at 8:06 a.m. on Wednesday—she faces felony charges of Second Degree Drug Trafficking and Possession of Controlled Substance along with misdemeanor counts of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DWI, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of the Roadway.

A Columbia man, Collin M.

Stosberg, 52, was charged after he punched a Jefferson City officer and struck a paramedic on July 16 at 2:10 a.m.—prosecutors charged him with Third Degree Assault of a Special Victim, Fourth Degree Assault, and Resisting Arrest for a Felony as he reacted to THC-infused gummies.

Grain Belt Express, planning a high-voltage wind energy transmission line, filed a petition in Cole County Circuit Court on Wednesday to block Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s document demand — which he issued on July 2 — saying it is unlawful and politically motivated.

The project already has final approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission and Phase 1 construction will start next year.

Lawmakers heard from Nuclear Energy Institute expert Doug True yesterday as he explained that nuclear energy can provide affordable and reliable power at a House Utilities Committee hearing at the Capitol — part of a series of expert lectures on the subject.

On Monday, Governor Kehoe signed three bills to support Missouri’s conservation and natural resources.

Senate Bill 105 phases out the sale of invasive plants, House Bill 145 shields sensitive records for park reservations and endangered species locations, and House Bill 225 changes police vehicle practices—steps that aim to protect native species and help local farmers.

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.