Good morning, Columbia.

Boone County prosecutors charged Gerion Young, 26, of Columbia with First Degree Robbery, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of Weapon after he allegedly robbed a man at the 1400 block of Range Line Street at midnight on April 9; he was arrested on April 15 and is held in Boone County Jail without bond.

Merack Center for Dance, formerly Missouri Contemporary Ballet — located in downtown Columbia at the Balsamo Warehouse on 110 Orr Street — offers a space where dancers of all ages can grow their skills in a creative, safe environment.

The center's professional instructors also provide outreach programs and free weekly classes with the Boys and Girls Club, and its modern retelling of Cinderella will soon engage the community further.

MU leaders announced on Wednesday that an agreement was signed with Hyundai Engineering America — KAERI, Hyundai Engineering, and MPR Associates — to begin planning the NextGen MURR reactor.

The first phase will take about six months to study the site and figure the cost, and development is expected to take 8-10 years.

Humane World for Animals reported that 26 Missouri dog breeders appear on its Horrible Hundred list with 14 in southwest Missouri flagged for repeated care violations at commercial breeding operations—State Rep. Doug Clemens filed HB 185 in January to require healthy practices and ban pet shops from buying animals from operators with past violations.

Travelers in Columbia face new boarding rules because non-REAL ID driver's licenses will not be accepted for domestic flights starting May 7; military cards and U.S. passports remain valid.

Only 41% of Missouri licenses are REAL ID compliant, so officials urge people to get compliant documents soon to avoid travel delays.

Country Royale Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy live performances of country classics featuring local bands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring 2025 Parade of Homes

1-5 p.m. — Columbia, MO — Admission varies — Tour premier homes and find fresh inspiration for your next design project.

Concert Jazz Band & Studio Jazz Band Performance

7 p.m. — University of Missouri — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of swinging sounds with talented jazz ensembles at this historic venue.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Softball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness an exciting NCAA softball showdown between two competitive teams.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Screening

7:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of the beloved Star Wars film.

Central Missouri Repeater Group Breakfast Meeting

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Summit Cafè — Free entry — Connect with fellow GMRS enthusiasts over breakfast and discuss local radio communication.