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New adult changing tables at Jefferson City park extend play time for those with special needs
Jefferson City Parks and Recreation is taking steps to make one right of summer passage – swimming at the pool—more inclusive. JC Parks’ Assistant Director of Arts and Outreach, Amy Schroder, says they have been reaching out to members of the community to see what they’d like to see at local facilities. Some of those community members included parents of children with special needs. Schroder says that’s when she learned that some of those children would benefit from an adult changing table. Schroder says they differ from traditional baby changing tables in a few ways.
25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members "at large." The post 25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Track and Field Championship brought $4.9 million into Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the financial gain of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Track and Field Championships last May. The event was held at Jefferson City High School on two weekends, May 17-18 and May 24-25. The JCCVB said that 24,000 people came...
Columbia demonstrators protest Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
"We will not stay quiet in the face of slaughter" and "war criminals are not welcome here" were two of the many messages espoused Wednesday as upward of two dozen protesters stood outside Columbia City Hall against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint message to Congress. "We strongly oppose the invitation of any wanted war criminal to speak before a joint session of the US Congress," said Rasha Abousalem, one of the many speakers, who also...
What's Going Around: Lake injuries
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KY3) - A fun day on the lake can take a quick turn if you’re not careful. “There’s a myriad of injuries that happen along the lake, near docks or on a boat or personal watercraft, we’re seeing quite a bit right now,” said Phillip Gilliam, a physician assistant at Lake Regional Health System.
Show Me State Air Show to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day
The Show Me State Air Show announced the theme of the 2024 air show will be the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The show will be on September 14 and 15 at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. The show will recognize World War II veterans and all veterans can get in...
Columbia coalition says homelessness can be solved through compassion, community, accountability
Columbia residents sporting blue, red or purple name tags came together Tuesday night to discuss homelessness solutions with others from across the political aisle. The mid-Missouri Braver Angels hosted the meeting. The group’s goal is to fight political polarization through discussing tough topics. The meeting followed a structure with...
Couple walking across America stops in Jefferson City
A couple walking over 3,500 miles from California to New York made a pit stop in mid-Missouri on Wednesday. Carolyn Ronning and Ryan Malone have been traveling on foot across America for the past five months, making their way from the Santa Monica Pier, all the way to Times Square.
Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations
The St. Louis Cardinals cleared things up regarding a celebration their players have done. Teams have gotten into the habit of celebrating hits/extra-base hits with signals to their teammates in the dugout. The Cardinals are no exception. After Alec Burleson hit a home run in the Cardinals’ 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday,... The post Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A Cardinals-White Sox trade to cement St. Louis as NL contender
The St. Louis Cardinals are having quite the comeback year despite their obvious weaknesses. While they appear closer to postseason material, they currently don’t look like they have a shot against the titans of the NL like the Dodgers or Phillies. One such weakness is the lack of a reliable starter behind Sonny Gray.
Royals' Shohei Ohtani-Like Experiment Gets Historic Deal
The Kansas City Royals are hoping to produce a Shohei Ohtani clone -- or as close to it as possible -- with their 2024 first-round draft pick Jac Caglianone. Caglianone may not be on the same level of two-way prospect as Ohtani was years ago, but the Royals still paid him quite a pretty ...
Ja'Marr Chase hates Patrick Mahomes so much he wouldn't even say his name on the NFL's top 100 list
Patrick Mahomes has already established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. As someone who doesn’t even turn 29 until mid-September, the Kansas City Chiefs superstar is likely not done stacking Super Bowl trophies, either. And, watching from afar, Ja’Marr Chase hates every single agonizing second...
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Provides Massive Update On Relocation Plans That Should Worry Kansas City Football Fans
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt was likely the man fans were looking to for reassurance amid fears the team might depart Missouri. But his latest comments on the possibility should leave them uneasy. For the time being, it’s unknown where the Chiefs will be calling home in 2031, with...
Brittany Mahomes Opens Up About Pregnancy Issues With Their Third Incoming Child As Patrick Mahomes Beings Training Camp
Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes recently shared exciting news about expecting their third child. Despite the joyful announcement, Brittany is going through some things that a ton of women can relate to. Taking to her Instagram story, the former soccer player turned owner opened up about some of the challenges...
A Royals-Marlins trade to add more speed and power to the Kansas City lineup
Last season, the Kansas City Royals lost over 100 games. They were horrible. It seemed as though their rebuild was going to take another three, four or even five years to come all the way to fruition. But fast forward a year and Kansas City has already won the same amount of games this year as they did all of last year.
Travis Kelce shoves Kansas City Chiefs teammate after hard hit on Kadarius Toney in heated training camp session
THINGS got heated at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on Wednesday. Nine-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce, was left furious when one of his offensive teammates, Kadarius Toney, was left on the turf by defensive end George Karlaftis. a clip that has since gone viral, three-time Super Bowl...
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