Andy Fechtel News Today

Frank Rycyk stood near the front of the council chambers -- a rare sight. Rycyk is typically seated in the back row during council meetings, listening.

John Marsh and Carlos Graham serving smores. Mario and Princess Peach hosting a round of Mario Kart with a side of banana candy. Barbie and Ken handing out wraps and rosé.

Ten seniors received up-close looks at local nonprofits Wednesday.

A photographic tour of more than three decades in Cole County is available for viewing in the Gallery of Missouri River Regional Library.

Central Missouri, like all communities, struggled during the past three years because of the pandemic and recent inflation. And unlike most other communities, the region faced additional challenges because it entered the pandemic as it recovered from a tornado.

Andy Fechtel took the reins as the new chairman of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, highlighting housing and the communitys workforce as priorities for the future.

A review of letters sent in opposition and support of four workforce housing projects proposed for Jefferson City may not explain why the Missouri Housing Development Commission refused to offer tax credits for any of the projects, but it does bring into sharp focus the divide within the community over the projects.

The generosity of the Jefferson City community and the faithful service of the United Way of Central Missouri truly are bright lights in our weary world.

The United Way of Central Missouri raised more than $2.4 million during its 2022 fundraising campaign -- continuing about a decade of record-setting efforts.

Using United Way support, the Sneaker Project recently provided 300 pairs of shoes to needy children in Miller County.