Good morning, Columbia.

On Monday, Pettis County deputies searched 19532 Matlsbarger Road in Sedalia and arrested six people—evidence included fentanyl, methamphetamine, a firearm, and drug paraphernalia.

Samantha Batzel, Justin Schoen and four others were charged with drug offenses—this marked the third warrant executed at the property in 18 months.

Human remains were found Saturday at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Boone County and were taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office for identification—the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and MSHP Division of Drug and Crime Control are investigating the scene.

A Columbia teenager, 16-year-old Samiyon Myers, was charged as an adult in Boone County for allegedly shooting at a vehicle near the Columbia Mall on January 19—he faces seven felony charges including first-degree attempted assault and armed criminal action—he is now held without bond.

A film festival dedicated to environmental activism will take place at The Blue Note on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.—the largest annual fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizens League that supports efforts to protect the Yuba River Watershed.

General admission tickets cost $20 and VIP tickets with added benefits are available for $45.

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could create a $2 billion gap in Missouri’s budget and result in over 20,000 jobs lost, with rural areas facing the hardest hit—lawmakers may need to raise taxes or cut other spending if these measures take effect.

State Sen. Stephen Webber accused powerful people in the Capitol of protecting sexual predators after an amendment to open records of sexual assaults was defeated—he said he could not name anyone because he promised confidentiality to victims.

Sen. Blaine Luetkemeyer—retired congressman from St. Elizabeth—was confirmed by the Missouri Senate to join the UM System Board of Curators after the governor tapped him in early March, and his work in Congress helped secure $20 million for the NextGen MU Research Reactor.

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.

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.

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.

Grease Auditions

Apr 1-2 — TRYPS Children's Theater — Registration required — Showcase your talent at auditions for the summer production of Grease!

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.

Drake Milligan Concert

8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Drake Milligan in Columbia, MO.

Missouri Startup Weekend

Friday, Apr 11th — 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM — EquipmentShare - Corporate Office — $0-89.99 — Unleash your billion-dollar startup idea with expert mentors and networking opportunities over a weekend of innovation.

Introduction to Machine Embroidery Class

10 a.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to create an embroidered patch using the Melco Bravo embroidery machine in this hands-on class.

Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Stavros Halkias, known for his unique comedic style.

Missouri State Bears vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Admission varies — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between local rivals for a night of athletic thrill.