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Columbia
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Room at the Inn fills its 110 beds nightly this winter, and manager John Trapp noted extra floor space was used when more than 110 people arrived. The shelter is now managed by the Voluntary Action Center (since earlier this year) and plans to increase volunteer support. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Walk and Memorial Celebration today at 6:30 p.m. at the Armory Sports Center (701 East Ash Street) before moving to St. Luke United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-nominated Alarm Will Sound will perform in Columbia with MU professors Stefan Freund and Bill Kalinkos (key figures in Mizzou’s music program) in an upcoming event set to showcase their musical expertise. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation extended the thermal coyote hunting season to run Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 so hunters may use artificial light, night vision and thermal imagery — daytime hunts are restricted from April 1 until turkey season begins on April 10. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia City Council will consider Ashford Place, a housing project proposing 77 triplex buildings on 24 acres off East Broadway near the Brooks subdivision. The meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. (in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday) as residents plan to voice traffic safety concerns. ABC 17
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Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn about the Shapeoko router and elevate your woodworking skills while adhering to safety protocols.
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered item.
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Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Game
1-3 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check ticket prices — Watch the University of Oklahoma take on the Missouri Tigers in an exciting college basketball matchup.
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
5-7 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Free trial available — Experience exciting college basketball as Texas A&M takes on Missouri in this SEC showdown.
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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets from $116 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Columbia, MO.
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Dance Mix at Capital Ritz
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Entry fee applies — Experience an evening of diverse dancing styles to a lively mix of music.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Workshop
10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to work with industrial sewing machines and create a tote bag while mastering essential techniques.
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Family Story Time
10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories designed for families with children ages birth to 5.
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Baby & Toddler Time
10-11 a.m. — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.
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Florida Gators vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Gymnastics
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Hearnes Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Gators as they take on the Tigers in an exciting gymnastics showdown.
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