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Jefferson City
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT has temporarily stopped work on the Route 8 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad after a work site incident on Nov 10 — a contract worker was injured and taken for further care — and an investigation is underway with no timetable for resuming the project. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri State Archives holds accounts from 1833 that show the Leonid meteor shower filled the sky with falling stars — an event that left a mark in our region's history. This year's meteor shower, which started November 3rd and will continue until December 2nd, will add to that legacy as researchers examine its 33-year cycle. KRCG-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Conservation agents are waiting on test results from the opening weekend of the deer gun season as hunters in Cole, Callaway, Osage, Boone & about 30 other counties underwent mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease screening. Officials warn that meat from infected deer should not be eaten. KWOS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rev. Brian Kaylor— a Jefferson City native and chairman of the Baptist World Alliance's resolutions committee—delivered his lecture at Missouri River Regional Library on November 16th, stating that Christian nationalism is targeting schools and that the separation of church and state is under attack. Jefferson City News Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City councilmen approved a plan for a 48—unit apartment complex to be built on East Elm. Some homeowners worry that the project will raise traffic and lower property values and ask if the complex will be low-income housing. KWOS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Logan Hillman helped Helias win its district title over Blue Springs by intercepting a pass for a 40 yard touchdown and catching an 18 yard pass in the second half. He will play Friday night in the Class 6 State Quarterfinals when the Crusaders travel to Nixa as both teams hold an 11 to 0 record—his performance marking him as a key leader. KWOS
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Eagle Photography Presentation
9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the art of eagle photography with local expert Pat Struempf.
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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.
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Loose Creek Christmas Extravaganza and Pork Burger Sale
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Loose Creek Community Club — All proceeds benefit the Megan Boehm Memorial Scholarship Fund — Enjoy a festive craft show while indulging in delicious pork burgers.
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A Convocation of Eagles
1 PM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the fascinating life of eagles with expert insights from a local photographer.
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Chess Club
6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in chess with players of all ages and skill levels.
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Tail Waggin' Tutors
11 AM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Read your favorite book to a trained therapy dog and share your stories with Raina and River.
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Thanksgiving Day Pie Run
8:15 a.m. — Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Multipurpose Building — Registration fees apply — Get ready to race with a choice of 5K or 10K distances to work off those Thanksgiving pies.
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Eagle Watching Presentation
9 AM – 5 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the majestic eagles of Cole County with local expert Pat Struempf.
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LEGO Block Party
6-7 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy free-building LEGO fun with standard bricks and mini-figures for ages 5-12.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — No reservations needed — Enjoy engaging stories and music for preschoolers ages 3-5.
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