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Columbia
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 45-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman from Centralia were injured early Tuesday when a UTV crossed the road and flipped near the Audrain and Boone County line; they were taken to University Hospital with the man seriously hurt and the woman moderately hurt, and neither wore a helmet or seatbelt. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 18 at 12:40 p.m., Columbia police responded to a vandalism call in the 4700 block of Silver Salmon Way when a gun was fired—18-year-old Elijah Anthony Butler was arrested on March 19 and booked into Boone County Jail without bond on charges including First-Degree Stalking, First-Degree Property Damage and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia man Lance A. Sappington, 42, was arrested on March 18 after a SWAT search at a home on Elm Grove Drive found drugs and smoking pipes that tested positive for methamphetamine along with 10 illegal firearms; he faces multiple felony charges. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, dozens of Missourians, including children, gathered at the corner of Broadway and Providence Street in Columbia to protest federal plans to cut the Department of Education and school programs. CMNEA President Noelle Gilzow said the cuts would affect reduced lunches, Title IX protections and other services, and she urged citizens to contact their state representatives. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia city leaders created the Office of Violence Prevention to lower violent crimes and boost public safety—D’Markus Thomas-Brown, a local with strong community ties, is its first Administrator. He will begin his role on March 31 with an initial $500,000 budget to work with law enforcement and community organizations. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia Public Works hosted a third Ash Street meeting at the Activity and Recreation Center on Wednesday, where residents raised concerns about the loss of old trees and yard space—and urged safer traffic measures. Director Shane Creech said the team will review feedback for a May or June council report—and any changes could alter the design and delay construction planned between summer 2026 and spring 2027. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia Public Works will reconstruct the sidewalk in front of Tiger Barber Shop next week starting Monday at 7 a.m.—the project will close part of South Ninth Street between Cherry and Locust and is scheduled to finish with the sidewalk reopening by 5 p.m. March 26, weather permitting. KOMU 8
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Elton Dan & the Rocket Band
8:00 – 9:30 PM | The Blue Note | Ticket information not provided | Experience a lively tribute to Elton John's hits with superfan Elton Dan and his band.
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Community Dinner Gathering at India's House
A dinner club offering an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a shared dining experience in Columbia, MO.
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Educational Series on the History of Jefferson City's First Bridge
Historian Wayne discusses the pivotal completion of Jefferson City's first bridge across the Missouri River in 1896 and its significance to the city.
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Little Acorns: Show-Me Symbols for Young Explorers
This interactive program invites children ages 3-6 to explore the unique wonders of Missouri at the Runge Nature Center.
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Kids Create: Wind Chimes
10 AM – 12 PM | Holts Summit Public Library | Free entry | Kids can unleash their creativity by painting and customizing their own wind chimes.
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Dr. Zhivegas Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Ticket prices vary | Experience an energetic performance by Dr. Zhivegas in the heart of Columbia.
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Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party
7-11:30 p.m. | Rose Music Hall | Cost TBA | Dance the night away to ABBA hits and classic disco tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Wild And Scenic Film Festival
1:30-5:30 p.m. | The Blue Note | Tickets starting at $29 | Experience the energy and excitement of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival live in Columbia.
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Threads: Sewing & Costume Design Class
5 PM – 6 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check website for pricing — Learn the basics of sewing and costume design over 8 weeks with fun projects to take home.
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Grease Auditions
Apr 1-2 — TRYPS Children's Theater — Registration required — Showcase your talent at auditions for the summer production of Grease!
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