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Columbia
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MU alumna Paige Hansen pitched her brand BAM—a gluten-free, buckwheat-based milk—on Shark Tank and sought investment for her product. She aims to broaden its market reach and offer a fresh plant-based option to consumers. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reported several drivers were followed by vehicles flashing lights at them on Facebook Saturday and urged any victim to call 911 immediately or report the incident to a nearby police station. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a wildfire near Midway on Black Walnut Court and North Rollingwood Boulevard after a controlled burn got out of control behind homes—firefighters used a long hose line and dismantled a nearby shed and fence to contain the fire. The crews also managed another controlled burn on Friendship Church Road that burned 7 to 10 acres and reported no injuries. ABC 17
- ➤ Boeing was awarded a contract on March 21 to build the F-47 fighter jet at its St. Louis facility next to Lambert International Airport, a move that will create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth in Missouri—Gov. Mike Kehoe said the project will drive innovation in national defense. KOMU 8
- ➤ Missouri state senators considered a bill that would protect free speech from SLAPP lawsuits—lawsuits that burden critics with high legal costs—at a recent hearing. The law would require early proof of claims to quickly dismiss meritless suits, and several groups have expressed support for the proposal. Columbia Daily Tribune
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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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Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Softball
5-9 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the exciting showdown between local softball rivals Missouri State Bears and Missouri Tigers.
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Drake Milligan Concert
8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Drake Milligan in Columbia, MO.
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