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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 3, 2023, Rev. Daniel Hilty began his first day at the church in Columbia and learned that a candle fire had activated sprinklers in the modern Christian Life Center, causing water damage—though the historic sanctuary was unharmed. After 19 months of repairs that led to a grand reopening on February 2, the church restored its programs like pickleball and ministry services and now plans to install a new elevator—enhancing its facilities for the community. COMO Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police were already on scene when gunfire erupted at Cosmo Park on Saturday during a party of more than 1,000 university students (from Columbia and Jefferson City), leaving two people hospitalized and prompting an investigation that included vehicle searches, evidence collection and the use of a K-9 unit with no arrests made. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mareck Dance in partnership with Odyssey Chamber Music Series presents an original production of Cinderella at the Missouri Theatre tomorrow and Saturday at 7 p.m.—the show offers a modern twist with new choreography and two world premieres. Ticket prices range from $32 to $48. Inside Columbia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend, some CACC students attended the SkillsUSA Missouri State Conference and earned spots at the national contest in Atlanta this June. To fund their trip, CACC will host a BBQ fundraiser next Thursday, April 24, where a $10 meal—pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and a chocolate chip cookie—is available for pick up at the north side of the CACC building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Inside Columbia
- ➤ The UM System Board of Curators said Thursday morning that the university is in good shape and will cut spending by limiting hires—tightening purchasing controls and freezing capital and lease spending—to protect research funding. UM System President Mun Choi said the school will raise tuition modestly and is exploring alternative funds while urging lawmakers to help keep NIH support flowing. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe won a second term on April 8 by taking 25 of 32 precincts with 14,111 votes while Blair Murphy received 10,676 votes. The record election saw 25,606 ballots cast— the highest total in a mayoral race since 1998— and marked an eight-precinct improvement over 2022. ABC 17
- ➤ The University of Missouri Board of Curators met at 8 a.m. Thursday at Missouri S&T in Rolla to review a fiscal year 2026 budget update that could lead to a $22 million loss of NIH grants— they also discussed changes to hazing policies, an MU Health Care expansion in Callaway County costing $23.8 million, and $5 million in capital projects. ABC 17
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Check out the exciting matchup between Georgia and Missouri's college baseball teams.
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