Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe and his wife Claudia delivered over 3,000 snacks on Monday afternoon to the Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club (their Mansion on a Mission project) to help kids have food during the summer. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University's George Washington Carver Farm will host Noble Research Institute's Business of Grazing workshop June 2-4. The course offers producers strategies to align grazing practices with business goals & improve ranch sustainability and profitability, with registration available at a reduced rate. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ LU’s Safiullah Pathan (keynote speaker) addressed a global audience in Singapore, discussing nontraditional leafy greens like quinoa leaves to boost long-term health. His work builds on local quinoa research showcased at LU’s Quinoa Field Day at the George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City. Lincoln University of Missouri
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds lost power in Mid-Missouri yesterday after storms swept the area. Over 1,100 customers were affected in Cole County and 162 in Boone and Randolph counties (with more than 15,000 statewide) as of 5:15 a.m. KRCG-TV
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The Story Stop at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ellis-Porter Park — Free entry — Enjoy a storytime experience with the MRRL Bookmobile in a scenic park setting.
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Cocktail Lab - June Edition
6:30-10 p.m. — Roaming Spirits — Cost varies — Discover the art of mixology while crafting cocktails and enjoying fun science experiments.
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Golf Tournament to Support Share the Harvest
4-person golf tournament to benefit CFM's Share the Harvest program. Share the Harvest is a statewide program that helps provide nutritious, locally-sourced venison to Missouri families in need.
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21st Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
8 AM – 5 PM — Oak Hills Golf Center — $125/player or $500/team — Enjoy a day of golf for a good cause with lunch and cash prizes.
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JC Animal Shelter Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — McClung Park — $200 for a table of 8 — Test your trivia knowledge while supporting the Jefferson City Animal Shelter with cash prizes and fun games.
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Big Fans of JCMO Summer Concert Series: Forrest McCurren ft. Chloe Hoecker
6-11:30 p.m. — Capital Region Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a night of free, live music featuring local talent in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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