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Columbia
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old Columbia woman was seriously injured after her 2022 Honda MSX125 left the road on June 5th in Pulaski County—she was not wearing a helmet and was taken to Phelps Health Hospital. KRCG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah M. Freise, 24, from Holts Summit was arrested on June 4th for allegedly firing multiple shots at a vehicle near Dixon—deputies found shell casings at the scene and recovered a firearm from his home, and he faces charges including Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Tampering with Physical Evidence, First-Degree Property Damage and Armed Criminal Action on a $150,000 bond. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia police arrested a 19-year-old man on Thursday night after he allegedly fired an AR-style pistol at the walls of an apartment on Clark Lane — he jumped from a second-story window in an attempt to flee and now faces charges including six felonies and one misdemeanor for incidents on May 11 and June 5, according to court documents. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia entrepreneur Kelsey Raymond, co-founder of digital marketing agency Influence & Co., has taken a new role leading entrepreneurship programs at MU—she succeeds her longtime mentor and returns to her roots. Columbia Missourian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care neurologist Dr. David Beversdorf said that a new FDA-approved blood test shows promise diagnosing Alzheimer’s in patients with cognitive decline after 25 years without a breakthrough & recent drug advances have added to the progress. The development comes during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and raises concerns that proposed cuts to NIH programs could slow future research. KRCG
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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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The Native Howl Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — $38 — Experience an electrifying performance by The Native Howl in an intimate setting.
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Missouri Amateur Championship
Jun 24-29 — The Club at Old Hawthorne — Entry based on eligibility — Witness the top amateur golfers of Missouri compete for the championship title.
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