Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City firefighters responded to a house fire on the 1000 block of Rock Hill Road on Thursday evening, shortly before 8:30 p.m. — it caused mild fire damage plus moderate smoke and water damage, and one adult and two dogs displaced are receiving help from the American Red Cross. ABC 17
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Building Community Bridges Food Pantry
4:30-6 p.m. — Building Community Bridges Non Profit — Free entry — Feeding those one box at a time every Monday.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — No reservations needed — A delightful mix of stories and music for young storytellers aged 3-5.
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Social Bridge Club
7-9:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun and friendly Bridge gameplay welcoming all skill levels and new players.
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Kids Ice Skating Party
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Free admission for kids — Enjoy a fun-filled ice skating party hosted by The Living Word Church.
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Alabama vs. Missouri Women's Basketball Game
12-7:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Low-cost tickets available — Catch an exciting matchup between Alabama and Missouri in women's basketball action.
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Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Basketball
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting showdown between the Auburn and Missouri Tigers on the court.
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness a thrilling college basketball showdown as the Razorbacks face off against the Tigers.
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Rhyme Time for Babies
9:30-10 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively session of music and movement tailored for babies and their caregivers.
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University of Missouri vs University of Nebraska Hockey Game
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Tickets required — Catch the exciting collegiate hockey rivalry as the University of Missouri takes on the University of Nebraska.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and music tailored for preschoolers aged 3-5.
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