Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
Good morning, Columbia.
A Central Missouri Humane Society employee, unharmed, was freed by firefighters after getting trapped by a tipped food storage trailer amidst a campaign for funding a new facility.
An eight-vehicle collision on eastbound I-70 in Columbia led to three cars catching fire and minor injuries for one driver, with traffic halted for three hours.
Columbia police arrested 30-year-old Steven Greathouse for allegedly posing as a youth to solicit child pornography from minors in New Jersey.
An 18-year-old pleads guilty to the May 2023 second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the death of a Columbia woman.
Residents have opportunities to celebrate Black History Month at various local events in Columbia.
Residents and entrepreneurs in Columbia met with Paul Einstein and Edward F.
Hayes III, finalists for REDI's new director, to discuss their visions for economic development.
Missouri has witnessed a significant increase in flu cases, surpassing 5,000 instances as of January 25, with the majority being Influenza A, amid recommendations for vaccinations and hygiene practices to curb spread.
Niko Moon Live at The Blue Note
Niko Moon will perform at The Blue Note, showcasing his music and positive outlook on life.
Online Zoom Concert by Sam Wheelock
The Daniel Boone Regional Library hosts an online concert featuring electric folk music with stories rooted in the Appalachian Mountains.
Valentine's Day Dance with Norm Ruebling Band
The Let's Dance Club is hosting a Valentine's Day dance featuring the Norm Ruebling Band at the Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center.
Winter Adult Reading Club at Cole and Osage Branches
The Missouri River Regional Library invites adults to participate in a Winter Reading Club to encourage reading during the colder months.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Performance
Experience the iconic mystery where detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder on the luxurious Orient Express.
K-2 Mini Play: Magic School Bus at TRYPS Children's Theater
This event offers young actors the opportunity to learn the foundations of acting through engaging games and activities in a themed setting based on Magic School Bus.
Chess: Play & Learn at Southern Boone County Library
Engage in a friendly environment to play chess with enthusiasts of all skill levels and receive guidance from experienced players.
Escuela Grind Live at Rose Music Hall
Escuela Grind will perform live at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, featuring special guests Chain Gang and Decayer.
CreativeMornings with Adrienne Luther Johnson: Exploring Artistic Layers
Adrienne Luther Johnson, a muralist and designer from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her creative process and the inspirations behind her whimsical art in a community event featuring coffee and pastries.
19th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia Chili Cookoff
Columbia's biggest chili competition brings community members together to taste and celebrate various chili recipes at the Holiday Inn Expo Center.
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