The summer kicks in high gear this weekend with plenty of music, food and celebrations, and more business is on the way to Downtown Concord.

People are celebrating their 4th of July weekend with some reggae music on Saturday at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

Hillbilly Day is an opportunity to catch up with new and old friends and enjoy a day of music, food and other traditions that make the festival a holiday favorite.

Previewing Red, White and Boom! at the Riverbend Music Center, starts at 8 p.m.Strong to severe storms are possible for this afternoon and evening and storm chances stick around for Sunday.

Medicaid, food aid recipients worry about safety net cuts in bill sent to Trump Associated Press Jul 4, 2025 Updated Jul 4, 2025 ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Supporters of the sweeping tax and spending legislation that Congress has sent to President Donald Trump say the changes to Medicaid, food aid and other programs will ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Supporters of the sweeping tax and spending legislation that Congress has sent to President Donald Trump say the changes to Medicaid, food aid and other programs will ...

Dick Hronick, a volunteer at the Samaritan Center food pantry in Jefferson City, Mo., pushes a cart of food across the parking lot for distribution to people on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

The nation's social safety net would face massive changes under a bill headed to President Donald Trump's desk.

The nation's social safety net would face massive changes under a bill headed to President Donald Trump's desk. There would be a work requirement for many people to get or keep Medicaid health ...