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Columbia
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Parks and Recreation is dedicating and opening the Cosmo Bike Park today in Cosmo Park at 1910 Parkside Drive, funded by a voter-approved Park Sales tax and donations from the Frank W. Morris Memorial Trust, Columbia Missouri Trail Association, and Veterans United Foundation. The park features an asphalt pump track, mountain bike skills course, bike playground, cyclocross event space, shelter, and parking lot that serves as the trailhead for Rhett’s Run Mountain Bike Trail, and the ceremony starts at 5 p.m. with a program at 5:20 p.m. while parking is available at Antimi Sports Complex at 1615 W. Business Loop 70. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A City of Columbia lineman was shocked while restoring power during an outage in south Columbia Monday night — a second worker was injured while lowering him to safety. ABC 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Birdie's Deli is teasing its new sandwich shop opening in Columbia and has posted teaser photos of its Italiano and pesto pastrami sandwiches on Instagram — they plan pop-ups this summer but have not announced an official opening date yet. Inside Columbia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a road rage incident near a McDonald's on Nifong Boulevard led two drivers to fire shots at each other, resulting in the shooting death of Columbia man Derek Gonzalez, 32, at about 12:40 p.m. on May 18 — after interviews, the county prosecutor decided not to file charges. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Estelle Kerns, 35, was charged with statutory rape in Boone County after a teenager reported repeated unwanted contact (she was booked Tuesday) and her initial court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (as per court records). KOMU 8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Resume Now's report shows that 13 jobs paying at least $50,000 a year are available without a college degree, noting that only 31.9% of Missouri adults have a bachelor's degree compared to 38% nationwide. Roles such as fire inspector, flight attendant, and electrician offer high pay for high school graduates—providing new career options for those without a degree. Columbia Daily Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Independent School will hold a commencement ceremony for its 19 Class of 2025 graduates today at 6:30 p.m. at the Athletic and Arts Center (1801 N. Stadium Blvd) with a livestream available online (via the school's website). Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Columbia is working to restore power to damaged equipment at its recycling facility after an EF-1 tornado destroyed the building on April 20. Demolition is underway and debris removal is progressing well, and the city will restart part of the recycling program once it determines how much equipment can be saved—plans may include a temporary cover for the machinery. ABC 17
- ➤ MoDOT said a record number of work zones will slow drivers this Memorial Day weekend as it begins its busiest construction season ever—drivers are urged to plan ahead and slow down. In Columbia, Interstate 70 eastbound is narrowed between mile markers 137 and 144 while U.S. 63 is reduced to one lane each way between the Broadway overpass and the Conley Road underpass. KOMU 8
- ➤ Boone County Emergency Management has upgraded its outdoor warning siren system to use CommanderOne software so that sirens will sound only in areas under tornado or severe thunderstorm warnings — the system connects directly with the National Weather Service and local networks to reduce public warning fatigue. Monthly tests will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at noon while a backup three-zone system remains available for manual activation. KOMU 8
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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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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab — $100.00 — Learn woodworking basics and create your own project in a hands-on setting.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Screening
8:00-9:55 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a classic movie with friends and family on a Friday night.
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Midwest Tradeswomen Summit
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Stephens College — Free entry — Empower women in trades through networking, skill-building, and insightful discussions.
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On-Site Tour at Solstice Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Solstice Senior Living at Columbia — Free entry — Explore an award-winning community designed for vibrant independent living.
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The Big Run 5K
6-7 p.m. — Stamos Endodontics — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun run/walk for all abilities at The Big Run 5K.
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Show-Me State Games 2025: Missouri State Senior Games
8 AM – 8 AM — Albert-Oakland Park — Entry fee varies — Compete in pickleball at a community-focused event promoting sports and fitness in Columbia.
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The Fried Crawdaddies Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Fried Crawdaddies.
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Barnie's Place 5K Race: Go the Extra Mile
1-3 p.m. — Cosmo Park — $25 — Support Barnie's Feline Rescue as you run a scenic 5K course for community cats.
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