Daily
Jefferson City
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hollywood Nights fundraiser by Red Slipper Warrior Project will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 5-10 p.m. at Capitol Plaza Hotel—attendees enjoy a 20-piece orchestra and a staged Vegas-style show with happy hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m., with tickets available online. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University held its 160th Founders Day Convocation this week — marking a milestone in its long history. University leaders and alumni honored the founders' legacy when soldiers traded weapons for education, stressing the school’s commitment to student success. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a suit against 19 pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug manufacturers yesterday to address rising insulin prices that have burdened local families. She said the legal action seeks to create a fairer marketplace for life-sustaining medications. KRCG-TV
-
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.
-
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and music tailored for preschoolers aged 3-5.
-
Family Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.
-
Thursday Morning Yoga
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming environment for all abilities.
-
Puzzle Race Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — $85 — Team up, piece together, and race to win exciting prizes and enjoy mini games.
-
Oklahoma Sooners at Missouri Tigers Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness an exciting clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and Missouri Tigers on the basketball court.
-
Wednesday Evening Yoga
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming environment for all abilities.
-
LEGO Block Party
6-7 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy free-building LEGO fun with bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces for kids aged 5-12.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Well done is better than well said.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Jefferson City
Welcome to the Daily Jefferson City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Jefferson City, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Jefferson City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Jefferson City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Jefferson City and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Jefferson City
A free Jefferson City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyjeffersoncity.com/sitemap