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Columbia
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Good Dads non-profit helps fathers be more involved with their families and offers programs for at-risk dads plus school and workplace programs. Founded in Springfield by Dr. Jennifer Baker in 2015, the group now has offices in Columbia and Kansas City. KRCG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia firefighters rescued drivers stuck in floodwaters on June 3rd when severe thunderstorms and heavy rain caused rising water near Paris Road and Vandiver Drive around 6 p.m. and again near South Rolling Hills Road and Sugar Grove Road before 11:48 p.m. with no injuries reported. KRCG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sipz Soda in Nifong announced its June specials on Instagram Tuesday — the new summer drinks include Malibu Splash made with coconut, strawberry and coconut cream with Sprite, Fizzberry Fusion with orange, raspberry and watermelon flavoring with Coke, and Ocean Time with blue curacao and green apple flavoring with Mountain Dew and lemonade. The flavors will be available for a limited time for customers to try. Inside Columbia
- ➤ Pasta La Fata, a restaurant on Rodgers Street, is hosting a raffle to celebrate its upcoming three-year anniversary by awarding one lucky customer a full year of free eats. Customers receive one entry for each $25 spent during a 30-day period and the winner will be drawn on July 1 + the prize is $15 worth of meals each day the restaurant is open for a year. Inside Columbia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A witness said that on May 21 a Columbia man, 28-year-old Zachary Wainscott, hit a victim and then circled back to hit the same person again near Coopers Landing, and Boone County deputies arrested him—he is held without bond and faces charges of First Degree Domestic Assault and Armed Criminal Action. KRCG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vault at the Tiger Hotel & Skylark Bookshop are hosting a grown-up bookworm event with craft cocktails, tasty desserts and a book sale at the Vault at 7:30 p.m. Attendees can join Columbia’s literary community to enjoy creative conversation and a unique evening experience. Inside Columbia
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Columbia will host two open house events in June for residents to share feedback on its planned Complete Streets policy update — one event is at the Activity and Recreation Center from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday and the other at City Hall Conference Room 1 A/B from 5-6:30 p.m. on June 12. KOMU 8
- ➤ Former Governor Roger B. Wilson has launched a series of four golf tournaments to raise money for the 10-33 Benevolent Fund, which provides quick financial help to families of Missouri public servants killed in the line of duty. The tournaments—from June 25 at Tanglewood Golf Course to September 8 at Columbia Country Club—will cover immediate expenses and honor the legacy of fallen officers. COMO Magazine
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tracking Finances for Startups
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Cost not specified — Learn essential financial tracking skills to empower your startup's success.
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City of Refuge Summer Market
9 PM – 2 AM — 10 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO — Free entry — Explore local and refugee artisan work while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn woodshop safety and create a small project in this hands-on class.
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