Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Missouri opens multiple warming shelters to protect residents from hypothermia and frostbite due to dangerously cold temperatures. ABC 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A residential fire in Northeast Columbia was accidentally caused by a candle, resulting in minor damage and the death of a cat. ABC 17
- ➤ A four-vehicle collision blocked both lanes of East Business Loop 70 in Columbia on Saturday evening, according to the Columbia Police Department. ABC 17
- ➤ A residential fire in Columbia, caused by an accidental cooking incident, resulted in no human injuries but the death of one cat. KRCG
CRIME NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia City Council reschedules its meeting to Tuesday due to the Martin Luther King holiday, where labor groups will present their annual proposals. Columbia Missourian
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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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Tidal Volume Concert
The concert features Last Common Ancestor as the opener and takes place at the Rose Music Hall, which is a cashless venue.
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Pajama Jam: Mid-Missouri's Grand Slumber Party
The Pajama Jam offers an evening filled with pampering, shopping, dancing, and karaoke, featuring over 40 unique vendors for a fun slumber party experience.
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Child Development Screening Event
The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition offers a free screening for children ages 2 months to 5 years, focusing on well-being and social-emotional health.
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Mr. Dibbs Live Performance
Mr. Dibbs will perform at The Blue Note, a popular cashless venue known for its vibrant music scene.
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Understanding the Better Business Bureau: Insights and Consumer Protection
Khesha Duncan, Columbia Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau, will discuss the organization's history, consumer protection mission, available services, scams to avoid, and recovery methods for victims of scams.
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Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
This 2-hour class provides an introduction to the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen, covering safety protocols and hands-on practice to create a small quilted tapestry.
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Capital Ritz Dance Mix: A Night of Country and Ballroom Dancing
Enjoy an evening of various dance styles including Country, Swing, Cha Cha, and Ballroom at the Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center.
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Ella Langley Live at The Blue Note
Ella Langley, a rising star in country music known for her powerful voice and authentic songwriting, will perform live at The Blue Note.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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