Good morning, Columbia.

One week after a confirmed EF-1 tornado swept through Columbia, city officials reported that at least five homes and several buildings were damaged—residents said that while some, like Cara Joos, experienced only minor loss, others had trees fall on their properties and faced pending repairs with no injuries reported.

At the University of Missouri, members of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity raised $207,651 for the American Cancer Society during their Rock-A-Thon event where one member sat in a chair for 63 hours.

The tradition, which started in 1969, will support pancreatic cancer research this year — marking a record for Greek philanthropy.

MU's Newman Center parish has changed its name to St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church while keeping its recognizable elements for students and the community.

The change comes after a petition by Shawn McKnight was approved by the Vatican—citing unique pastoral circumstances—and honors the 18th-century British theologian.

Organizers postponed the Columbia Area Earth Day Festival from this Sunday to Sunday, May 4—rain in the forecast led them to change the date.

The recycling plant at the landfill remains offline after a tornado hit it on Easter Sunday, so the city resumed curbside recycling pickups even though the material will go into the landfill—city leaders said they want to keep residents in the rhythm of putting out recycling while avoiding extra trash burdens.

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.

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.

CMRLC Gem & Mineral Show & Sale

12 PM – 4 PM — Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals from various vendors.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking basics while creating a small project.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn sewing techniques while creating a tote bag from thick materials.

Jake Stack Live Performance

5-7 p.m. — Dive Bar — No cover — Enjoy a captivating performance by singer-songwriter Jake Stack from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

CoolFest 2025

1-7 p.m. — The Arcade District — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with live music, awesome vendors, and delicious food trucks at the coolest event of the year.

ÆTHER REALM Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of immersive music at this popular Columbia venue.