Good morning, Columbia.

UCP Heartland hosted the 34th annual CoMo Wing Ding today, where Dickey’s Barbecue won first place for dry rub and buffalo wings & D & D Pub & Grub and Flat Branch tied for specialty.

Woodhaven will upgrade five houses for people with disabilities using a $70,000 Community Development Block Grant approved by City Council, with repairs including flooring, showers, and kitchen improvements expected to finish by the end of this year (all work must be complete by March 31, 2027).

ABK Biomedical plans to build a manufacturing facility next to the Columbia Regional Airport at Cartwright Business Park, where it will produce technology called Eye90 Microspheres (used in liver cancer treatments undergoing clinical trials at MU Health Care) and has hired Columbia-based Coil Construction; timeline details remain pending.

Local celebrity pairs will raise funds for Access Arts during CelebrARTy’s duos event, which runs Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Broadway Elevation Ballroom.

The Missouri State Board of Education approved Frontier STEM Academy – Elementary as Boone County’s first charter school Tuesday morning in Columbia.

Columbia Public Schools warned the new school could draw public funds and affect local enrollment.

The Columbia Housing Authority celebrates 70 years of service, having supported over 2,000 households and 4,000 people since 1956.

Boone Health withdrew its request for a restraining order against Missouri Heart Center after both sides began negotiations.

The health system will shift cardiology care on May 6 when Missouri Heart Center stops service, and Boone Health will open its own clinic + arrange primary care coverage to avoid gaps.

A University of Missouri physician found a machine learning model predicted heart risks more accurately than traditional methods using cardiac PET scan data—further research and FDA review are needed before it can be used in clinical settings.

Boone Health will offer free health screenings on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at Boone Health Nifong Medical Plaza; some services require a provider’s order, and residents can register by calling (573-815-8150).

Pat Metheny Concert

7-10 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Pat Metheny live in Columbia, MO.

Katie & The Honky Tonks Concert

9:00 – 11:59 PM — Cafe Berlin — Cost info unavailable — Experience the heartfelt tunes of country music with Katie and the Honky Tonks as they perform live.

Improv Theater Class

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — TRYPS Children's Theater — Check for pricing — Explore the fundamentals of improv through engaging games and creative challenges.

DJ Requiem

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an afternoon of beats as DJ Requiem spins the decks.

Aly & AJ Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of pop tunes with Aly & AJ at one of Columbia's favorite music spots.

2026 Dreamfest Benefit Concert

7-8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local artists for a great cause.

Radkey Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience an electrifying night with the dynamic sounds of Radkey.

23rd Annual Bowling for Autism

11 a.m. — AMF Town & Country Lanes — Proceeds benefit Easterseals Midwest services — Bowl for a cause and support individuals with disabilities and their families.

Iron & Wine Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sam Beam.

31st Annual ATHENA International Awards

6-8 p.m. — Cooper's Ridge Event Venue — Free entry — Celebrate the excellence and achievements of local women leaders in the community.