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Columbia
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity held its 35th annual garage sale Saturday — drawing hundreds of people as rising building costs raised concerns about affordable homes. Organizers said 140 volunteers helped sort donations all week — funding future projects to build homes in Columbia. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crashed following a pursuit by Boone County deputies in northeast Columbia Saturday night near the roundabout in front of the Drury Plaza Hotel around 11 p.m.—no injuries were reported although a child was seen being placed in an ambulance. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday evening, Columbia police took a suspect into custody after shots were fired into a building on Vandiver Drive — Parker Street was partially closed during the arrest and no injuries were reported as the investigation continues. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia City Council will vote at 7 p.m. Monday on a Parks and Recreation proposal that asks for over $350,000 for projects—this includes a $200,000 roof replacement for the Northeast Regional Park event center that has experienced over 20 leaks. The proposal also includes funds for improvements at the Rainbow Softball Center and curb repairs at Albert-Oakland Park. ABC 17
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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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