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Columbia
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Boone County Children's Services Board allocated over $9.1 million to 50 children's initiatives across 40 organizations, reinforcing community support and program development. KRCG
- ➤ In Columbia, Missouri, warming centers like Turning Point are nearing capacity, providing essential services to the homeless amid falling temperatures and snowy conditions. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia offers Juneteenth Grant for event planning, with applications due by February 14 and an informational workshop scheduled for mid- to late January. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F reported 52 stranded motorists and 12 crashes in Mid-Missouri during a winter storm, with no fatalities. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia and Southern Boone Public Schools will stay closed on Wednesday despite crews having plowed 65% of neighborhood streets. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm has hit Columbia, bringing ice and necessitating the deployment of snow plows. Columbia Missourian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in partnership with local health agencies will conduct a naloxone education and distribution session on January 14 to combat opioid overdoses. KOMU 8
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Native Plants Workshop for Attracting Butterflies
This workshop focuses on the essential plants needed to support the lifecycle of native butterflies in your garden.
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3D Archery Challenge at Runge Nature Center
This intermediate program focuses on honing archery skills and introducing the basics of archery hunting through a structured 3D archery challenge.
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Introductory 3D Printing Class
This class provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing, covering safety protocols and practical uses, with all materials included in the fee.
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Introductory Class on Heat Transfer Techniques
This 2.5-hour class provides hands-on experience with heat transfer software and equipment, focusing on safety protocols and project creation.
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Grant Gilbert Live at The Blue Note
The Blue Note in Columbia will host Grant Gilbert for an evening of live music starting at 8:00 PM.
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Missouri Blues Festival
The Missouri Blues Fest is a musical event showcasing blues performances at The Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri.
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Missouri Indie Fest 2025
Missouri Indie Fest is an all-ages music festival featuring various indie artists, taking place at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO.
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Boone Regional Beekeepers Association Monthly Meeting
The Boone Regional Beekeepers Association meets monthly at the University of Missouri to discuss beekeeping practices and initiatives.
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Winter Button Crafting Workshop
Participants can create their own pin-back buttons using provided materials or personal images and decorations at this family-friendly event.
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Introduction to Shapeoko Router Class
This 2-hour class provides an introduction to the Shapeoko router, covering safety protocols and woodworking applications with all materials included.
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