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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured in a shooting on East Walnut Street in downtown Columbia on Sunday morning at about 1:48 a.m.—police said no one has been taken into custody and the victim did not need hospital care, with several vehicles showing bullet holes near evidence markers on North Ninth Street. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia police responded to a robbery on Business Loop 70 West on June 5 and a shooting on East Walnut Street on June 8 while the fire department battled a residential fire on Fallbrook Drive that left no injuries but caused three firefighters to experience heat exhaustion — investigators continue to search for suspects and determine the fire's cause. Columbia Daily Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, several University of Missouri and MU Healthcare workers met in a town hall held by Liuna Local 955 to ask for better wages and safer work conditions while leaders did not attend. Attendees shared concerns about rising parking pass prices, poor quality personal protection equipment, and exposure to hazardous conditions—some urging hazard pay for risky roles. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia Board of Education approved next school year's budget on Monday night—roughly $307 million in spending with about three-quarters allocated to staff salaries and benefits—and it had earlier set a new salary schedule in April to raise base pay for teachers. ABC 17
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers extended a rule that lets retired teachers work as substitutes without losing their retirement benefits until 2030, using a bipartisan education package to help fill the teacher shortage (worsened by COVID-19). Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ The Mizzou Botanic Garden covers 1,252 acres on campus and has 18 specialty gardens and 6,000 trees—showing native and ornamental plants in open-air settings. Visitors can join self-guided or guided tours—learning about evolving landscape features as new plant varieties emerge. COMO Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 9, the City of Columbia held an office hour session with city staff and council members to discuss how federal and state executive orders may affect its strategic plan and risk federal funding—additional sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Training Academy, Thursday, June 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the ARC, and Sunday, June 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the regional library. The city will also host a block party on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Douglas Park—residents can learn about city services while enjoying food, music and games. ABC 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown, 57 racers took their mark at the Mid-Missouri Soap Box Derby—the event saw its largest turnout ever. Columbia Missourian
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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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Know Your Numbers Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Light lunch provided — Learn to read financial reports and improve your business efficiency.
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