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Columbia
Friday, February 7th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia Public Schools bus was in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 40 near Rollingwood Boulevard with no injuries reported to the eight students on board. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boone County Recorder of Deeds, Bob Nolte, alerts residents to a scam asking $120 for freely available property information, advocating the use of the office's services and free Deed Watch notifications. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ A verdict is anticipated Thursday in the trial of James F. Wilson, 61, accused of raping and stabbing a 17-year-old girl in Columbia, Missouri, in 1984, with the case having been reopened in 2020 using DNA evidence. ABC 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia, Missouri, has the highest gas prices among the state's major metropolitan areas, with an average of $2.96 per gallon, compared to the statewide average of $2.85. KOMU 8
- ➤ Restaurants in Columbia are adjusting their strategies in response to a significant rise in egg prices, with some increasing menu prices while others absorb the costs to avoid passing them on to customers. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri Board of Curators decided to name a new meat science facility after former Governor Mike Parson, honoring his contributions to agricultural education and the state's meat industry. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia mayoral and city council candidates discussed solutions for homelessness and crime at a local forum, outlining various strategies ahead of the upcoming city elections. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Missouri schools, including Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School, closed temporarily due to a significant rise in flu-like symptoms among students and staff, leading to deep cleaning efforts. KOMU 8
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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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Hogslop String Band Performance
Hogslop String Band blends traditional string music with a bold irreverence, offering an engaging experience for attendees.
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