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Columbia
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia firefighters quickly doused a small blaze in an empty unit at a multiplex on the 2900 block of Northland Drive Friday morning—officials said the fire started when combustible items on a stove were unintentionally left on and no one was hurt. KRCG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Pettis County deputies were shot early Friday morning while serving a search warrant on a drug investigation in the 27000 block of State Highway BB when a suspect fired his gun—one deputy returned fire without hitting the suspect—and the suspect was taken into custody as one deputy was released from a local hospital before 9:30 a.m. while the Pettis County R-V School District placed both schools under soft lockdown, halting bus pickups nearby. ABC 17
- ➤ Officers caught two escapees from the Juvenile Justice Center in Prathersville on Friday night — one of whom is held for homicide — after beginning their search at 7:30 p.m. ABC 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tariffs on imported materials are set to raise home renovation costs for local homeowners as prices for items like Italian marble and appliance parts could increase by around 25%—industry professionals say limited supply chain options force some makers to source locally even as uncertainties remain. Columbia Daily Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Boone School District announced that construction will begin next week on the new vocational and agriculture wing at Southern Boone High School and will continue through summer and fall; the wing will include two classrooms, lab space and a shop for hands-on learning. The project is funded by an $11.6 million bond issue—drivers are asked to exercise caution as the north fire lane closes and a new drive lane off Crump Lane directs traffic. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Second Ward Councilwoman Lisa Meyer will resign from the Columbia City Council to focus on her health and family, and her last day will be May 16—official plans for filling her seat are pending. ABC 17
- ➤ The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated the leases for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office and the Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service in Columbia to save over $3 million, with the offices set to lose their leases by the end of August. The Fish and Wildlife office has appealed the decision while its building is up for sale—adding to the cuts that could affect dozens of jobs in the area. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After Anthem’s failed contract talks left MU Health Care’s 80 clinics and 7 hospitals out-of-network in April — affecting up to 90,000 patients — several local providers have seen a surge in appointment requests. Boone Hospital has hired four new primary care providers and plans to add more while MU Health Care remains open to further discussions. KRCG
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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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Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers Class
6:00 – 8:30 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Explore woodworking with the Shapeoko router while learning essential safety protocols.
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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab Makerspace — Materials included — Learn to master vinyl cutting with GCC vinyl cutters and Cricut Maker in this hands-on class.
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CSB Softball Missouri College Showcase
9 AM - 2 PM — Antimi Sports Complex — Registration fee $175 — Participate in a pro-style tryout and gain valuable insights from college coaches.
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