Daily
Columbia
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbia police are looking for three men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Saturday at 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Scott Boulevard, where a clerk said one suspect had a gun and took money from a business. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kehoe will travel to Paris on Monday for a five-day trade mission to boost exports and build new business ties. He will meet with international leaders while Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger acts as governor during his absence. ABC 17
- ➤ About 3,000 people gathered on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol for a peaceful 'No Kings' protest organized by We Stand United Missouri—organizers said the event echoes a 200-year tradition of resisting royal power. KRCG
- ➤ The city council will meet to discuss changes to the city’s definition of 'equity'—a debate tabled last month—and review plans for Park Avenue housing replacements. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bills 1, 3 and 4 into law Saturday to provide disaster relief, property tax relief and economic development support across the state, including $50 million for the University of Missouri's Research Reactor and funds for agriculture, parks, conservation and mental health projects. Senate Bill 3 offers incentives to help keep Kansas City sports teams in the state while Senate Bill 4 speeds up the housing trust fund for emergency aid—moves the governor said are crucial for protecting jobs and supporting Missourians. ABC 17
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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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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70 — Dive into machine embroidery with hands-on experience using the Melco Bravo.
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