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Columbia
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a local veterans hospital, Columbia honored Alex Pretti, 37, who was shot by a Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ A benefit concert is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 at Cafe Berlin to raise funds for the Ramsingh family (relocating to the Netherlands). Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia College celebrated its 175th anniversary on Jan. 22 at Dorsey Gym and online, featuring performances by the Jane Froman Singers and speeches from college and community leaders such as Mayor Barbara Buffaloe. President David Russell + faculty highlighted the college's long legacy of academic and community service. Columbia Daily Tribune
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia man won a $1 million lottery ticket this month as he joins four others who claimed similar prizes in the Missouri lottery. Columbia Missourian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at 6:45 p.m., No. 7 Mizzou gymnastics will host No. 2 LSU at Mizzou Arena. Head coach Shannon Welker said (fans could help break the 5,000 attendance mark) as the team builds on its recent close matchups. ABC 17
- ➤ Mizzou Tigers women's basketball team is preparing for a two-game road trip. They will face Mississippi State on Sunday and then play in Arkansas next week. ABC 17
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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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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Games from $1 — Play bingo for a chance to win prizes while supporting a community cause.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn woodworking basics and create your own small project.
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