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Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia man accused in a 2024 homicide and arson was ordered by a judge on Tuesday to undergo a mental evaluation by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and his case remains suspended until the report is submitted within sixty days—charges include murder, arson, armed criminal action and fraudulent use of a credit device. KOMU 8
- ➤ A Columbia home healthcare worker, Elexis Martin, 21, was charged with stealing a client’s debit card when police reviewed video showing her attempted use at a gas station after leaving the home at 2:13 p.m.—she is held without bond in Boone County Jail and faces felony charges for Possession of Controlled Substance and Stealing along with a misdemeanor for Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Device. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia Public Schools board approved a debt collection agreement with Ability Recovery Services LLC in a 6-1 vote on June 9—urging families with hardship on meal balances to call nutrition services—and noted that the program does not eliminate all debt while students continue to receive meals. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Hallsville School District said Wednesday that a bond issue approved by 74% of voters in April will not be certified because the Boone County Clerk’s Office published notices too early — state law requires they be issued within one week before the election. Superintendent Tyler Walker said the board will look at other options such as placing the bond on a future ballot. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia's Stormwater Utility will temporarily block a southbound lane at Broadway—Providence for pavement repairs starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 and finishing by 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. ABC 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bags 'n Wags is a free event for dog lovers set for this Saturday from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at Cherry Hill Village Square—featuring a Cornhole Competition at 4, a Costume Contest at 4:45, Pet Olympics at 5:30, a Pet Show at 6:30 and an Outdoor Movie at 8:45—and offering additional activities like doghouse building, local vendor shopping, crafts, live music and pet adoptions with donations benefiting local humane groups. Inside Columbia
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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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SPOKEN Poetry Reading at Cafe Berlin
11 PM – 1 AM — Cafe Berlin — Tickets not on sale — Enjoy the heartfelt poetry of Agnes Vojta and Aliki Barnstone in a cozy atmosphere.
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Live Music: The House Band
6-7:30 p.m. — Sentinel Park — Free entry — Get ready to rock out with The House Band's electrifying mix of classics under the stars.
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