Good morning, Columbia.

A new 2025 report from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services details homelessness trends and housing costs, showing that supportive housing vouchers cost $13.76 per day and housed 152 households in 2025.

It is available to the public today.

University of Missouri Board of Curators approved tuition hikes for the 2026–27 academic year, increasing undergraduate rates by 4 percent, graduate rates by 3 percent, and professional rates up to 4.75 percent to support student success while keeping costs below the national average; details will appear on each campus website.

A church in Virginia — Alfred Street Baptist — announced Sunday it would help fund the Legion of Black Collegians at MU after the university cut the group’s designated funding following a Justice Department memo.

Eighth grader Ananya Aggarwal from Columbia Independent Upper School is set to join the national spelling bee as the 124th competitor, sparking local pride + highlighting the school’s strong academic program.

Columbia’s Collegiate Advisory Board met Tuesday night to finalize survey questions on public safety and accessibility for incoming freshmen; the survey will launch via a QR code in September with results reviewed at the next meeting on Aug.

24 (council chair Chloe Campbell noted the session’s unique opportunity).

A bill to give a governor-appointed commission final authority over high school sports and activities appeals is awaiting the governor’s signature.

If approved, the commission will review appeals in the 2027-28 school year and add accountability while keeping MSHSAA involved.

Missouri lawmakers passed a bill to let women get a 12-month supply of birth control (to ease travel and time burdens) through private insurance starting in 2027.

The bill awaits the governor's signature while advocates say it will help reduce interruptions in care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Youth Basketball Camp — Jun 9-11 — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — $97 observed coach fee — Improve your scoring and ball handling at this high-intensity camp for kids in grades 3-8.

Callaway Chamber Monthly Roundtable Tour

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Callaway Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Engage with community members and industry leaders to explore local workforce opportunities.

2026 Show-Me State Games / Missouri State Senior Games

All day — Albert-Oakland Park — Various entry fees — Compete or enjoy playing pickleball at one of Columbia's premier venues.