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Columbia
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Chance for Children in Columbia received about 180,000 donated diapers to help families struggling with higher costs. The group will distribute the diapers to partner agencies in central Missouri on April 29 and 30 with help from Veterans United—who provided its loading dock and staff. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia Parks and Recreation announced the skate park at Douglass Park reopened after improvements doubled its size and added new features for skaters—funded partly by a 2021 Park Sales Tax and a matching grant from the Department of Economic Development. The project, authorized by City Council in June 2023, enhanced the park's facilities for local users. KOMU 8
- ➤ Central Missouri Community Action's Women and Infant Relief Fund will host its annual Bingo for Babies fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on May 7 at Sentinel Park at Arcade District—aiming to raise $20,000 for programs that provide essential support to pre- and postpartum families while only $1,575 has been raised so far. Columbia Daily Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Melt Masters food truck was burglarized and vandalized on Business Loop 70 over the weekend—thieves stole cash, technology, and merchandise while a second truck was also broken into and a third showed signs of an attempted break-in. KOMU 8
- ➤ Christian Blackmore, 31, of Sunrise Beach has been charged with six felonies for allegedly trafficking stolen identities, vehicle tampering, drug possession, evidence tampering, driving a revoked license and displaying incorrect plates after police found personal documents in a stolen Dodge Caravan at Versailles Walmart on April 20—an extradition order was filed Tuesday, April 22. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri has been recognized as a StormReady university by the National Weather Service after meeting strict safety and communication requirements. Emergency management coordinator Jerry Jenkins (who led the project) said students and staff (including StormReady coordinator Thomas Schwent) helped build reliable warning systems for severe weather. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emergency officials held a mass casualty training exercise Monday at Columbia Regional Airport where police, fire and ambulance services simulated a plane crash with volunteer actors—this triennial drill is meant to improve their response to real aircraft disasters. KOMU 8
- ➤ Yesterday, emergency agencies at Columbia Regional Airport completed a plane crash training drill that used a transit bus to simulate injured passengers—allowing firefighters, medics and other responders to practice realistic response times. The exercise met FAA triennial requirements—ensuring they are well prepared for a potential disaster. ABC 17
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ÆTHER REALM Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of immersive music at this popular Columbia venue.
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