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Jefferson City
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bernie Fechtel, John Kehoe, Nip Neidert and John Sheehan organized a bell-ringing competition at Hy-Vee to support the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, a tradition beginning in 2009. The winning team earns bragging rights for next year while donations stay in Cole County to help local neighbors in need—continuing a cherished community effort. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Tuesday afternoon, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered bags of venison from Missouri hunters to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City through the Share the Harvest program that lets hunters donate extra meat to help local families. Leaders said the program has provided nearly a quarter of a million pounds of venison each year and will look to include more meat processors in counties like Cole and Boone. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Lincoln University and the Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club hosted the 4th annual Holiday Extravaganza on Tuesday night inside Scruggs University Center, where Lincoln students and local kids wrote Christmas wish lists, crafted ornaments and snow globes, and met Santa — Lincoln University also set up a small Christmas light display at Soldiers Memorial Plaza. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Cassidy-Rae Luebbering, an 18-year-old St. Thomas resident who had faced many health challenges and was a familiar figure on local radiothons, died November 28 at her home. Visitation is today from 3 through 7 at the St. Thomas school gym — a prayer service is held at 2 and the funeral will be on Thursday at 10 at the local Catholic church. KWOS
- ➤ This December, The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri and its 145 partner agencies plan to host food drives, meal programs and volunteer events to support local families—True North will expand its shelter to serve more survivors while Hy-Vee offers affordable $5 and $10 meal bags. The partnerships aim to meet growing community needs and keep support flowing past the holiday season. KRCG-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on the 500 block of East Elm Street at 6:21 a.m. on Nov 27 and the activated sprinkler system contained the flames while the American Red Cross helped displaced residents—no injuries were reported and an investigation is underway. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KRCG 13 has compiled a list of festive mid-Missouri holiday events that runs from today to Dec. 26. The list includes concerts, tree lightings, parades+ and family activities at local theaters and community centers. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Inmates at South Central Correctional Center made a 1,600-square-foot quilt for a Christmas Extravaganza after working together in the quilting room for a week and a half—workers featured in the Netflix documentary 'The Quilters' showed their craft—adding a festive touch for the holidays. KRCG-TV
- ➤ In the 1950s, entrepreneur I.J. Nickerson built a famous roadside stop in Eldon along major US highways — his ventures left a lasting mark on mid-Missouri history. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University is a key partner in a $2.5 million NASA-funded project that turns human waste into sustainable space materials and offers underrepresented students hands-on STEM research. The three-year project—running from Aug. 1 to July 31, 2028—will send two undergraduate interns each summer to work with researchers in St. Louis and then train at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Lincoln University launched its new Math Tutoring Center to help students with homework, test prep and key math concepts. It is located in Page Library Room 119 and offers drop-in sessions + online appointments as part of University College's free academic support. Lincoln University of Missouri
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legal sports betting launched Monday with over 2 million attempts to access apps and a $15 wager on the St. Louis Blues as part of a varied range of bets. Circa Sports—one of only two untethered license holders in Missouri—reported strong activity driven by low tax rates while the Missouri Gaming Commission called the launch successful. ABC 17
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Ukulele Jam Session
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Share tunes and connect with fellow ukulele enthusiasts in a lively musical gathering.
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Rhyme Time for Babies
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy music and movement in a special interactive session for babies and their caregivers.
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A Convocation of Eagles
9:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the beauty of eagles through Pat Struempf's extensive photography and insights.
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Family Book Bingo
6-7 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled hour of bingo with book prizes for kids 12 and under.
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Wednesday Evening Yoga
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming yoga class suitable for all abilities.
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Alabama State Hornets at Missouri Tigers Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost information not available — Witness an exciting college basketball matchup featuring the Alabama State Hornets taking on the Missouri Tigers.
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Family Storytime: A World of Colorful Animals
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free admission — Enjoy engaging stories, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.
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Genealogy Help Sessions
1-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Join genealogist Laura Loyborg for lessons, Q&A, and personalized research assistance.
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical!
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Capital City Productions — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a heartwarming musical experience with festive food and entertainment.
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The Nutcracker 2025
7-9 p.m. — Miller Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the beloved holiday classic as local dancers bring magic to the stage.
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