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Columbia
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a man accidentally discharged a gun in his pocket at the I-70 Eagle Stop Gas Station on North Providence Road on Friday night—grazing his knee with very minor injuries and leading to his detention for an outstanding warrant. ABC 17
- ➤ Human remains were found Saturday at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Boone County and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating—officials have not disclosed the exact spot—pending further identification. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Boone County Clerk announced weekend no-excuse absentee voting will begin today for Columbia’s April election races for Mayor, Ward 4 and the Board of Education. Voting will be held one location per day—today at Columbia Mall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 30 at Douglass High School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 5 at Southern Boone and Centralia libraries from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and April 6 at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—for registered voters who bring photo ID. ABC 17
- ➤ A ceremony at Truman Veterans’ Hospital was held Friday to honor Vietnam War veterans with commemorative lapel pins and certificates — younger veterans also spoke to recognize their service ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. KOMU 8
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers Softball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Cost Info N/A — Cheer for the Tigers as they face off against the Aggies in a thrilling softball matchup.
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