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Columbia
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boone County Animal Care will host its first annual Love Unleashed, A Home For Every Heart Gala on Feb. 14 to raise funds for a new no‑kill animal shelter. The event features dinner, live music and auctions — doors open at 5 p.m. with kickoff at 6 p.m. Columbia Daily Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three pets died in a house fire on Friday when a clothes dryer malfunction set a home ablaze on Langham Drive, and firefighters arrived at 11:18 a.m. to control a second alarm fire though toxic smoke forced an evacuation (the pets were a dog, fish, and bird). KRCG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia-based EquipmentShare began offering 30,500,000 shares of Class A common stock on Nasdaq Global Select Market Friday morning at $24.50 per share — a step intended to support its planned expansion from 300 to 700 locations. EquipmentShare’s officials will ring the opening bell at Nasdaq in New York. ABC 17
- ➤ The Columbia Daily Tribune will switch to postal delivery — a method expected to boost delivery consistency — starting Monday, Feb. 23; the paper will also change its Saturday edition to a Weekender, and subscribers will receive letters with digital access instructions. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ With snow expected this weekend, West Lake Ace Hardware in Columbia has seen a surge in winter supplies like shovels, space heaters and pet-friendly salt and now advises residents to pick up faucet covers, windshield scrapers and flashlights to stay safe when the first flakes fall. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia College celebrated its 175th birthday today as alumni and staff praised the school's close-knit community and supportive higher education environment, marking an important milestone in its history. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Extreme cold is hitting Columbia today with up to 8 inches of snow, prompting Gov. Kehoe to declare a state of emergency. Residents can find warming centers and advice on staying safe at local community venues + libraries. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe activated 180 National Guard members on Thursday ahead of a heavy winter storm expected to dump 5 to 10 inches of snow with bitter cold that may strand drivers, and the troops will assist MoDOT and Highway Patrol with travel issues — local officials advise extra caution. KOMU 8
- ➤ MoDOT is finalizing winter weather preparations by scheduling nearly 48 crew members from the Columbia Maintenance Complex for 12-hour shifts this weekend to clear I-70, Route 63, and smaller roads in Boone County with assistance from Jefferson City. Truck safety checks are in place (including over 3,000 tons of salt). KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia routed $2.1 million from American Rescue funding to five groups to reduce violence, with In2Action receiving $750,000 to support returning residents — Destiny of H.O.P.E is planning a new center for teens while other groups will offer mentorship programs. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Columbia residents are urged to prepare for outages amid heavy snowfall and cold weather. Authorities advise reporting power loss to Columbia Water + Light, dressing warmly, securing heat indoors, and checking on neighbors to stay safe. Columbia Daily Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball will face Mississippi State at Mizzou Arena today with tipoff at 2:30 p.m. after a close loss to ranked Georgia on Tuesday. ABC 17
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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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Mizzou Women's Basketball vs Georgia
3-5 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Check out the fierce competition as Mizzou takes on Georgia in women's basketball.
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Family Story Time
10-11 AM — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Rhymes and stories await families with children ages birth to 5.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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