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Columbia
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Regional Airport will launch nonstop flights to Orlando and Destin next week as new parking and shuttle rules take effect to ease travel for passengers. The updated services aim to streamline airport operations. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools named Virginia Tate as the new principal at Hickman High School on Friday. Tate served as an assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School and will replace Mary Grupe who moved to the district's central office. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia's Cub Scout Dinotopia Day Camp 2026 drew its largest crowd since the pandemic as local Scouts traded classrooms for casting rods at a nearby day camp event. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ May's rare blue moon will peak on Sunday at 3:45 a.m. CT as a micromoon that appears smaller because it is farthest from Earth. The National Weather Service predicts cloudy skies for much of Missouri, though Springfield and Joplin may see less cloud cover + clearer views. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Contractors from Columbia Public Works will start treating 55 city streets with Reclamite at 6 a.m. Monday to extend pavement life, and lane closures will affect travel from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on workdays through July. KOMU 8
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Next Stop Comedy
8-10 p.m. — Bur Oak Brewing Company LLC — Entry details not provided — Enjoy live stand-up comedy in a vibrant local venue.
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Family Story Time for Young Children
10-11 a.m. — Legends Rec-Plex — Free entry — Experience stories and rhymes designed for children five years and under.
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