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Jefferson City
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Capitol City Cork & Board, a favorite spot for board games and drinks, will close on June 27 as owners Cara and Adam Stark focus on their growing family. The bar at 124 E. High St. has offered more than 150 games since mid-2020. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A national teen driving program held over the weekend at the Missouri EVOC Training Center saw more than 180 students participate in five three-hour sessions (by B.R.A.K.E.S.) to boost road safety and build confidence behind the wheel. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Historic Preservation Commission nominated three properties—400 Woodlawn Ave, 626 Jefferson St and 900 Washington St—for local landmark awards on Thursday, with owners required to submit a historic narrative and photos before City Council gives final approval. Jefferson City News Tribune
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MO River Spin Jam
5-10 p.m. — Noren Access with Wilsons Serenity Point — Free entry — Connect and flow while enjoying an evening of fire flow arts by the river.
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CMFCAA Backyard BBQ Bash
5:30-9:00 p.m. — The Millbottom — $35 — Celebrate summer's unofficial start with delicious BBQ, games, and a barbecue sauce-making contest.
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