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Jefferson City
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nine-year-old pitbull mix Diesel (neutered and up to date on shots) was featured as Best Friend of the Week yesterday on KRCG 13 Live at Sunrise at Callaway County Humane Society after impressing viewers with tricks including jumping through a hula hoop. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. John Yang at Lincoln University is examining how agricultural nanoparticles affect plant uptake and soil microbes to guide safer farming practices. He plans to share preliminary results at a research symposium in March while ongoing analysis continues. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Lincoln University marked 160 years of education on Thursday, Jan.15 with a Founders’ Day Convocation at Mitchell Auditorium. The event honored the institution’s founders and featured praise for record enrollment and campus updates — including a fall 2026 opening of a new Health and Security Sciences Institute. Lincoln University of Missouri
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation reported 301,954 deer were harvested statewide during the season ending Jan. 15, including 62,203 shot during archery with Jefferson County recording 1,571 deer; statewide totals rebounded from last year. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri hunters can now use artificial light, night vision and thermal imaging to hunt coyotes from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30 except during the spring turkey season. The rule, approved by the Conservation Commission last fall, lets hunters keep, move and sell coyote pelts and carcasses all year. KRCG-TV
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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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Family Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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