Daily
Columbia
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Billiards on Broadway, open since 2008, is now under new management as Bill and Lisa Morrissey plus Kurt and Laura Kingsley take over operations. Columbia Missourian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The term 'jellying' originated in student life at the University of Missouri and Stephens College to mean meeting at soda shops, a trend that peaked in the late 1930s to early 1940s and faded by the 1950s in Columbia (historical records confirm this usage). KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools announced Mitchell Pittman as principal at Beulah Ralph Elementary and John Higgins as director for the Columbia Area Career Center for the 2026-2027 school year. KOMU 8
- ➤ Two Mile Prairie Elementary will use a lottery for kindergarten and select first-grade seats starting in the 2026-27 school year, with the application window opening on March 12. Students in the school boundary do not need to join the lottery. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Old Plank Road exit at the Route K roundabout reopens Friday, completing Phase 4 that restored all driving lanes. Sidewalk work, grading restoration and streetlight installation will continue in the spring. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tiger Nutrition launches a Valentine’s Day menu with limited-time specials, offering shakes and fruity teas — customers can choose Cupid’s Tea Boxes for group treats. Inside Columbia
- ➤ The University of Missouri School of Medicine enrolled its first patient in a clinical trial using Eye90 microspheres to treat liver tumors on Monday at MU Health Care. Researchers partnered with ABK Biomedical and used the on-site research reactor — a new step in targeted radiotherapy. KOMU 8
- ➤ Serendipity Salon & Gallery will host a couples massage class on Valentine's Day from 6:30 to 9 p.m. where participants learn relaxation techniques and enjoy a gallery sale with permanent jewelry, flowers, charcuterie, hot tea, and bar drinks while tickets cost $150 per couple. Inside Columbia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WIN recognized former KOMU 8 sports director Ben Arnet on Tuesday as the posthumous Kent Heitholt Award winner, honoring his commitment to sports journalism and mentoring young women — his wife Nicole accepted the award and recalled his lasting influence in the community. KOMU 8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GA20 Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Rose Music Hall — Tickets from $34 — GA20 brings an unforgettable music experience to Columbia.
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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Early bird games $1, regular games $4 — Test your luck and enjoy an evening of bingo fun.
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Family Story Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Southern Boone County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories in a fun family setting for kids aged 3 to 5.
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Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling showdown between the Auburn and Missouri women's basketball teams.
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Creed Fisher Live Concert
8-9 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rebellious spirit of country music's antihero with Creed Fisher's latest hits.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking skills and safety while creating a small project.
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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Early bird games starting at $1, regular games at $4 — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo with friends and family.
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