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Columbia
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brad and Brenda Harriman were on vacation when an EF-2 tornado hit Pilot Grove and damaged their property. After they posted for help on social media, 25 to 30 local volunteers came together to help clear the debris. KOMU 8
- ➤ OATS Transit received a $10,000 grant from Veterans United Foundation to give veterans free rides across 15 mid–Missouri counties. The nonprofit will use the funds to help veterans reach Truman Veterans' Hospital and nearby VA clinics. KOMU 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crockett, charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting on Dove Drive that killed Deshon Houston, had his third plea hearing on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Boone County Courthouse (with Judge Brouck Jacobs) after two previous hearings were delayed due to a phone outage and his attorney needing more time to review a potential deal. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Army Ants, a Columbia high school robotics team, qualified for the FIRST Championship after winning the Impact Award at a Minneapolis competition on Sunday— they will compete in Houston from April 16 to 19 and need to raise $6,000 for their trip. KOMU 8
- ➤ Southern Boone County R-I School District named Lindsey Hammann as the new assistant principal of Southern Boone Middle School. She will begin on July 1 and brings 15 years of education experience—including 3 years teaching kindergarten—to support student growth. KOMU 8
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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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Molly's Miles 5K and 10K Race
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Molly Bowden Memorial Park — Supports family members of fallen police officers — Run for a cause while enjoying a scenic course.
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