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Columbia
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau launched the Kick it in CoMo campaign to welcome World Cup visitors by providing a dedicated webpage, event updates, and local business support (including an Adopt-a-Team program and a webinar series that will start in late February). Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Advocates warn that unhoused residents are at high risk of trafficking, a threat that can occur in any neighborhood. The Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri will host an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to help residents learn key signs and available resources. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMKC expanded its physician assistant program to Columbia to fill rural health gaps. Eight students began on Jan. 12 at the University of Missouri branch, and the program will grow to 20 students by 2028. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare, dazzling comet may appear in April over Boone County. NASA says the comet will stand out more after the new moon on Apr. 17 — when moonlight is minimal. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia 2025 Community Survey, commissioned by ETC Institute and presented to City Council Tuesday afternoon, found residents rated the city 69.6% as a good place to work — notably above the national average — while safety ratings and waste services lagged. KOMU 8
- ➤ The City of Columbia is hosting a Community Classroom session today from noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall for its CARE youth jobs program — which gives teens paid work experience at local businesses while applications remain open until March 8. Columbia Daily Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare signed a multi-year insurance deal Tuesday to keep over 140,000 patients in-network across Missouri. The agreement covers both commercial and Medicaid plans so patients can continue receiving care from SSM Health providers. KRCG
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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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Find Fiona with Nightstand
8-10 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the emotional melodies of Nightstand's latest single.
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