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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Boone County's 911 service was interrupted from Monday evening and was restored by 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In the trial of James F. Wilson, accused of raping and assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 1984, the victim recounted her abduction and attack in northeast Columbia, marking a significant moment in a case that was reopened with the help of DNA evidence. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction to improve the Grindstone Parkway/Highway 63 interchange in Columbia begins this month with completion set for July 2026, aiming to alleviate congestion and enhance cyclist and pedestrian access. ABC 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Galentine's Day, a concept from Parks and Recreation, celebrates female friendships on February 13 with various activities, also introducing a gender-neutral version known as Palentine's Day. COMO Magazine
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Niko Moon Live at The Blue Note
Niko Moon will perform at The Blue Note, showcasing his music and positive outlook on life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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