Good morning, Jefferson City.

A historic steam locomotive stops in Mid-Missouri today; the city is working to fill its Ward 3 council vacancy, and MU Health Care will open an Express Care clinic in Jefferson City soon + officials discuss a proposed public safety sales tax.

Traci Murray, who has worked at Firehouse Subs for nine years, now owns the location at 2103 Missouri Blvd after the previous St. Louis franchisee sold the business.

Murray has begun upgrades with new equipment, fresh paint and tinted windows while keeping the loyal team to continue the store's legacy.

Lincoln University’s Employment Academy will expand workforce training as part of an NSF initiative that may eventually invest up to $160 million in Missouri’s critical materials industry.

The project partners with 260+ local organizations to develop job pathways and training programs to meet growing demands.

Researchers from Lincoln University and the University of Missouri tested 24 plant extracts in laboratory trials at LU's certified organic Alan T.

Busby Farm to manage sheep parasites; the USDA funded study found over 90% larval mortality at high concentrations after 48 hours and will lead to further field evaluations.

Governor Kehoe signed House Bill 2372 to empower the Department of Health and Senior Services to track alpha-gal syndrome cases caused by lone star tick bites.

The law will take effect in August, with tracking scheduled to begin within six months.

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.