Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Columbia.
Weather forced Art in the Park to close early on Saturday—yet the event resumed on Sunday so local residents could support local artists.
The Columbia Fire Department reported that firefighters controlled an overnight house fire on the 4900 block of Fallbrook Drive at 8:22 p.m., and a search found no occupants while three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion + the Fire Marshal Battalion will investigate the cause.
Early Sunday morning, Columbia police responded to gunshots on the 800 block of East Walnut Street in downtown Columbia—one person sustained minor injuries and three vehicles were damaged by gunfire—and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Dozens of MU employees shared frustrations about low wages, high parking costs, and poor working conditions at a town hall hosted by LiUNA Local 955 on Friday evening—many said rising living costs forced some to leave Columbia and called for better pay and safety measures when the UM System Board of Curators did not attend.
Columbia Public Works has begun revising its Complete Streets policy to improve road safety and accessibility—collaborating with CMT and using a $350,000 grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
The project will include public outreach through surveys, open houses, and field events this Fall and Winter, with a draft policy set to be shared in Spring and City Council review in Fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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