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Columbia
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia police arrested a 23-year-old man on Friday for shootings near Ninth Street and Broadway on April 13 and on Clark Lane on May 1, and Dalton Perkins was taken into custody in Boone County after a fatal shooting. A shuttle bus crash in Gasconade County injured 41 people on Saturday, and Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby — while pesticide labeling ads stirred debate and Columbia’s Earth Day Festival returned downtown with over 200 booths. KOMU 8
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri hosted the 10th annual Big Derby Party at the Country Club of Missouri where over 150 community members dressed in Derby attire, enjoyed Southern food and live streaming of the race, and helped raise more than $45,000 for youth mentorship (supporting the recruitment, training, and matching of mentors with local children known as Littles). KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Boone County firefighters responded to a structure fire in Hallsville on Sunday night on the 5100 block of East Mount Zion Church Road—homeowners said everyone and their pets evacuated safely while six trucks and two ambulances were on scene. KOMU 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbia police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Abrams on Friday for first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and driving while intoxicated—charges linked to shootings on April 13 near Ninth Street and Broadway and May 1 in the 4700 block of Clark Lane. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia City Council will consider axing DEI language from its strategic plan today at 7 p.m. at the Daniel Boone City Building, 701 E. Broadway—members will debate the proposed change. Columbia Missourian
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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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Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Program
11:00 PM – 12:45 AM — 4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO — Online registration only — A fantastic opportunity for youth to engage in track activities during the summer.
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