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Jefferson City
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City will celebrate its 200th birthday with a free, four-day event planned for next week. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.—everyone is invited to join the celebration. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ On Tuesday, workers removed scaffolding from the Fountain of the Arts and began transferring it to the Fountain of the Sciences — the next stage in the South Capitol Fountains restoration project, which has nearly reached its halfway mark. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,400 students explored a range of trades yesterday at the Build My Future event held at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fairgrounds — local employers showcased careers in construction, welding, auto repair, heavy equipment operations, and carpentry. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University has hired Kylie Hoover as the new coordinator of Access and Ability Services—she will help students receive accommodations for disabilities, hearing or visual impairments, and other needs. A Jefferson City native and 2020 Lincoln graduate, Hoover brings experience from William Woods University and local community roles. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ A local JCHS graduate received a national award for service to his community and participation in speech and debate. The honor recognizes his hard work and skill in public speaking. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jefferson City High School students in Foods 1 and 2 classes, led by teachers Sonya Forck and Mindy Moss, are making and sharing about 250 healthy chicken fried rice meals for the community this week as part of the Kids Feeding Kids program—giving them hands-on food service learning. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University alumni are invited to join a pre-game reception on November 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at The LINC Aerobics Room, 1299 Lafayette St.+ the event launches new Alumni Affinity Groups to help graduates reconnect and network. Lincoln University of Missouri
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri Department of Conservation Assistant Natural History Biologist, Amanda Gehin, spotted a whitebanded crab spider eating a Monarch butterfly and later found a rare ghostly white Monarch butterfly—highlighting nature’s unusual cycle. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 68 (the new law) that will require students to take part in active shooter drills beginning in the 2026-2027 school year while school staff already practiced these drills last year. The law also makes schools build emergency plans and enforces a cellphone ban during school hours that began with the 2025-2026 school year. ABC 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Helias Lady Crusaders beat Jefferson City Lady Jays 23 to 25, 25 to 15, 25 to 22 and 25 to 9 at Rackers Fieldhouse on Tuesday night to clinch the CMAC volleyball championship—snapping a three-match losing streak—after dropping the first set. Jefferson City News Tribune
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Magdalene Rose: The Anthems Tour
7-11 p.m. — Capital West Christian Church Event Center — Free admission — Enjoy a night of uplifting music featuring Disciple and Seventh Day Slumber.
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Genealogy Help Sessions
1-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Get personalized assistance with your genealogy research from expert Laura Loyborg.
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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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Trick or Treat at Heisinger Bluffs
1-2 p.m. — Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living Community — Community event — Celebrate Halloween with fun treats and activities, rain or shine.
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17th Annual Trunk or Treat
2-5 p.m. — Cole County Fair — $1 per child — Enjoy a festive trunk or treat event supporting Operation TOYS.
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TikTok Made Me Read It Book Club
6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discuss trending reads from TikTok's #BookTok and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.
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Runge In Your Backyard: Not-So-Spooky Creatures
10 AM – 2 PM — McClung Park Indoor Pavilion — Free entry — Explore wild Missouri animals in Halloween costumes at this engaging community event.
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Lincoln University Students' D.I.Y. Day
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Scruggs University Center Lincoln University — Free entry — Unleash your creativity at this hands-on craft event for students.
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Social Bridge Club
1-3:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun and friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday with players of all skill levels.
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Halloween Dance Mix
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Costumes encouraged — Enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with Halloween tunes and festive dancing.
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