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Columbia
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado hit Pilot Grove southwest of Columbia, damaging buildings and cars in Cooper County as emergency crews began assessing the damage. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Renee Rardin (37) of Columbia was charged on Wednesday with two counts of drug possession, third-degree assault and misdemeanor animal abuse after authorities reported she abused a dog at Cosmo Park and threatened guests at a motel on Monday and she is held without bond at Boone County Jail. ABC 17
- ➤ Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an endangered person advisory for 51-year-old Christy Hayes, who has been missing since 4:30 p.m. March 25 when she left the Eldon Police Department at 111S Oak Street and should not be approached because she may be armed and has a history of mental instability (she is 5-foot-2, brown-haired, seen in a pink-checkered long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and black boots, and drove a silver 2009 Dodge Charger with license RC9V1E). ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photographer and physician David Lancaster builds his passion for art into innovative projects at Orr Street Studios—he uses his protest series 'Broken' to capture raw emotions from the COVID-19 era and hosts monthly open studios to share his evolving techniques. This blend of medicine and creativity drives his work in Columbia and continues to inspire community dialogue. COMO Magazine
- ➤ At Columbia Agriculture Park, new insect sculptures by artist Stephen R. Feilbach are on display—two were donated and two are on long-term view. The park, which hosts the local farmers market, will soon start constructing a community welcome center that offers event space, a community kitchen, and expanded food production. COMO Magazine
- ➤ Andrea Luque Káram will lead Ragtag Film Society starting April 21 — the group behind Ragtag Cinema and the True/False Film Fest — and she brings experience from the Mizzou New Music Initiative along with a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Columbia Daily Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the University of Missouri held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for MURR West, a $20 million, 47,000-square-foot addition to the MU Research Reactor facility that expands research and medical isotope production space. In a few weeks, MU will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for two more buildings to boost no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 production and storage support. KOMU 8
- ➤ The University of Missouri held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at 11:30 a.m. to open its new three-story, 47000-square-foot addition called MURR West, which has 16000 square feet on the first floor for research and medical isotope production and extra space on the upper floors for current staff and future expansion; speakers included University President Mun Choi, Executive Director Matt Sanford, former U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer and Board of Curators chair Todd Graves. ABC 17
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Credit Union members voted Tuesday to approve River Region's acquisition, and River Region will merge systems by November 1 while members can still use Missouri Credit Union locations (fee and rate changes will be announced in advance). The combined credit union will choose a new name this summer and promise no job losses. KOMU 8
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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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Country Royale Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy live performances of country classics featuring local bands.
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Basics of Industrial Sewing Class
10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to sew thick materials while creating a tote bag.
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Intro to Shapeoko Routers Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Gain hands-on experience with Shapeoko routers and essential safety protocols.
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Trolls Movie Night
7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a colorful animated adventure with friends and family under the stars.
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