Good morning, Columbia.

Ameren Missouri began upgrading 3.6 miles of aging natural gas lines in East Campus Monday — Phase 1 is underway between Rockhill Road and Cliff Drive, with Phase 2 set for summer and Phase 3 for fall; traffic is managed by the city, MDOT and U of M.

Nordstrom Rack will open a 25,000 sqft store at the Shoppes at Stadium later this year — near the new Trader Joe’s — offering Columbia shoppers a range of off-price brands.

The Columbia Public Library will host the Americans and The Holocaust Traveling exhibit from Feb.

9 to March 16 (highlighting Americans’ response to Nazism).

The Columbia Cultural Affairs Office is inviting local artists to help shape public art at the planned North Village Park — a 2.3 acre site where construction is set to begin this fall.

Alarm Will Sound — featuring two Mizzou professors — won a 2026 Grammy award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance, highlighting the university’s role in national music excellence.

Painters Mike and Jon Wolf are behind the art at Logboat Brewing Company and local spots like Murry's, each bringing a unique style to a creative legacy — their workspace at Boomer's Fireworks in Moberly remains a hub for artistic expression.

University of Missouri cellist Stefan Freund and clarinetist Bill Kalinkos won a Grammy Award with the Alarm Will Sound ensemble on Sunday night for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for their rendition of 'Land of Winter' by Donnacha Dennehy.

Missouri sports betting reached $543M in December wagers, but $125M in free-bet promotions left the state with only $521,200 for public funds (Missouri Gaming Commission report).

Operators expect revenue to rise as the market matures.

Residents displaced by a gas leak have returned to campus at Stephens College, and resident advisor Sophia Freena noted that Searcy and Prunty Halls have a history of boiler issues.

Local residents sued Hawthorn Bank and Cole County last Friday to block the Feb.

7 auction of 178 acres intended as a county park (the land was left by Lawrence Renn Jr.). Judge Joseph Shetler was assigned Monday and the court will hold a civil session at 9 a.m. Friday.

Columbia City Council heard a report Monday night from Public Health and Human Services; it urged a five-year plan to reduce homelessness using temporary housing options.

The report noted $1M spent on shelters and showed slightly lower homeless counts over recent years.

University of Missouri researchers are testing combined AI systems that scan 3D skin images to spot melanoma early.

The innovative technology reached over 92% accuracy in tests and could help areas with limited dermatologists (it is still in the proof-of-concept stage).

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.

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.

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.

Family Story Time

10-11 AM — Callaway County Public Library — Free entry — Rhymes and stories await families with children ages birth to 5.

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.

Intro to Woodworking Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn woodworking basics and create your own small project.

Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Discover the art of vinyl cutting with hands-on projects and essential machine safety tips.

University of Missouri Hockey Game

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Check the schedule — Catch the University of Missouri team in action against rival universities in a thrilling hockey matchup.

University of Missouri Hockey Game Against Nebraska

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Tickets available — Catch the exciting hockey action as the University of Missouri takes on University of Nebraska.

GA20 Concert

7:00 – 9:30 PM — Rose Music Hall — Tickets from $34 — GA20 brings an unforgettable music experience to Columbia.