Good morning, Columbia.

Firefighters returned to a house fire early Friday morning in northern Boone County after battling flames through the night—crews left at 5:15 a.m. and returned just before 6 a.m. to find more smoke—while working with a limited water supply from few hydrants nearby.

The Boone County Sheriff's Department warned residents about scammers using forged documents—fake federal arrest warrants and Mobile Escort Orders—and said to hang up on suspicious calls.

The Missouri Department of Conservation said it detected a cyberattack on its servers earlier this year that exposed files with HIPAA-protected personal and health information such as names, addresses, and benefit details of current and former employees.

The department is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, sending written notices and offering credit monitoring – it advises affected individuals to review their financial and medical records carefully.

Columbia received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety (recognizing its strong work in crime prevention and community trust).

The award makes the city eligible for state grants to support police training and equipment.

The Columbia Fire Department is asking for 12 new Firefighter I/II positions at a total cost of $1.1 million in next year’s budget—this change will let each fire truck have four firefighters.

The city manager will release the proposed budget in July while the department also requests funds for boat equipment and supplies for a new fire station that will serve east side neighborhoods.

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.

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.

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.

The Fried Crawdaddies Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Fried Crawdaddies.

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.

Intro to Longarm Quilting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen while creating a small quilted tapestry.

Intro to Machine Embroidery Class

6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered patch.

Moana 2 Screening

8:00-9:45 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink allowed — Enjoy a magical movie night under the stars with the sequel to a beloved tale.

Top Gun: Maverick Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a thrilling outdoor movie night featuring Top Gun: Maverick.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

Jun 17-19 — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with professional coaching in shooting and ball handling.