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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Farmers Market will resume its summer Wednesday market May 27, running weekly from 4 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 26 at its usual location. The market features nearly 30 local vendors — selling fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey and more, with live music and matching food assistance programs. Columbia Daily Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar has updated its menu with new drinks (Pistachi-Old-Fashi, The Secret Garden, Southern Señorita, CoMo-politan, Coasted Toconut) and entrees like Fried Chicken Dinner, Tri-Tip Steak, and Smothered Tenderloin Plate, shared on its Instagram ahead of summer. Inside Columbia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri Board of Curators will vote today on a 4% tuition increase for undergraduates across four campuses (Columbia's rate would rise by $19.11 per credit hour, with a nearly $287 surge in the average semester cost) set to take effect in fall. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools seniors will graduate this weekend, and ceremonies will include reading the names of three deceased students after community advocacy prompted the change. The district said no policy prevents the practice, and names will be read before the moment of silence (honoring students’ memories). KOMU 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Missouri has installed an experimental radar outside Columbia to fill gaps in low-level storm data missed by distant National Weather Service radars, and forecasters say the extra data will help verify storm rotations + track precipitation changes. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Boone County seniors can apply for the property tax relief program until 5 p.m. on June 30 in person or by mail at the county center + notary services are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to verify applications. KOMU 8
- ➤ Go COMO will return to its six fixed routes after nearly three years of compressed service. Starting May 26, buses will run on 45-minute cycles from 6:25 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. on weekdays while Saturday service will be reduced with three buses starting at 10 a.m. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Columbia announced weekly recycling pickups will resume on June 15 after improved staffing at its Solid Waste Utility. Residents should use blue recycling bags for plastics, metal, and aluminum items — paper must be bundled and glass is not accepted. KRCG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou alumna Elsa Garrison highlights her career by capturing key Olympic moments for Getty Images while reflecting on decades of evolving sports photography (she has adapted to changing technology and trends). Columbia Missourian
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The Lorax Movie Screening
8-10 a.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars with The Lorax.
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Big (1988) Movie Screening
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No entry fee — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with family and friends.
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Kris Lager Band Performance
10:30 a.m. — Katy Trail - Rocheport Trailhead — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Kris Lager as he brings a spirited performance outdoors.
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Atomic Returns to Dive Bar
8 PM – 12 AM — Dive Bar — Cost details not provided — Experience the gritty blend of Midwest rock, country, and blues from Atomic Junction.
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Apollo 13 Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Celebrate cinematic history with the thrilling Apollo 13 on a Saturday night under the stars.
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Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
5-8 p.m. — Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area — $130-$225 — Young soccer enthusiasts can improve their skills under professional coaching in a fun and engaging environment.
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Arts Fishing Club Performance
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music at Rose Music Hall.
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Zootopia 2 Movie Night
6:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No entry fee — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Zootopia 2 under the stars.
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Lilo & Stitch Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — Free for teachers and their guests — Enjoy a nostalgic evening under the stars with Lilo & Stitch.
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2026 CSI | NAWIC Golf Tournament
8 AM – 3 PM — The Club at Old Hawthorne — Team registrations and sponsorships available — Swing for a good cause with proceeds benefiting local educational programs and scholarships.
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