Good morning, Jefferson City.

Sixty vendors and hundreds of shoppers braved cold weather on Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran School for the eighth annual Honey Creek Holiday Mart—attendees explored local holiday offerings at the event.

A new study shows that rising electricity costs are driven by investments in aging grids and extreme weather protections—not data centers—and major projects like Port KC’s $100 billion Project Kestrel will create high-paying jobs and boost local tax revenue.

Local officials call for smart planning to keep utility rates stable as Missouri prepares for more hyperscale centers.

At the Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club, seventh-grader Ariel Birdsong was named Student of the Quarter for 2025-26 and is recognized for her leadership, academic success and kind spirit + she plans to pursue cosmetology while enjoying music, sports and cooking.

The Helias girls volleyball team won the Class 3 state championship on Saturday afternoon when they swept the Mount Vernon Lady Mountaineers at St. Joseph Civic Arena and claimed the long vacant banner spot behind the basketball goal on the north wall of Rackers Fieldhouse—joining a legacy of state titles dating back to 1958.

Family Story Time

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy colorful stories, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.

Genealogy Help Sessions

1-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in personalized genealogy assistance and learn from expert Laura Loyborg every Thursday.

Managing Your Phone Storage

1-2:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Registration required — Learn efficient ways to transfer files from your phone to other devices and optimize your storage.

Pat Struempf: A Convocation of Eagles Art Exhibit Reception

2-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage with a local photographer discussing his eagle observations and enjoy refreshments.

Eagle Watch Photography Presentation

1-5 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover fascinating insights and stunning photographs of eagles with local expert Pat Struempf.

Minecraft Monday

5-6:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Reservations required for laptops — Play Minecraft with friends in a community-friendly environment.

Eagle Photography Discussion

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the majestic eagles of Cole County through the lens of a passionate local photographer.

Toys for Tots Fundraiser

5-8 p.m. — Big Whiskey's — Show the invite and a portion of your meal will go to charity — Enjoy a meal while supporting local children in need.

Eagle Photography Presentation

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the art of eagle photography with local expert Pat Struempf.

Murder on the Orient Express

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery as detective Hercule Poirot solves a deadly crime aboard a trapped luxury train.