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Columbia
Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Columbia police and University of Missouri Police investigated the Eastgate Apartment complex on Sunday night as officers searched for three armed suspects—several police vehicles, crime scene tape, and a closed section of West Broadway were noted at the scene. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 10th, the Downtown Community Improvement District demonstrated heavy steel safety barriers in downtown Columbia to help stop vehicles from ramming into crowds during street closures. The District is working with the city to acquire a chain gate and L-shaped barrier system—designed for emergency vehicle access—so larger events can be planned by 2026. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Columbia City Council will review a study on pedestrian safety and may sign a contract with HDR Engineering to update the city's action plan and High-Injury Network map for safer streets—this contract, which costs up to $250,000 with 80% funded by a federal grant, is expected to lead to projects that will continue through early winter. KOMU 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 450 Missourians in jail are waiting for mental health care as they await competency restoration with an average 14-month wait and a rise of over 40% since last year—DMH director Nora Bock said a pilot program has helped 18 individuals receive treatment in jails—while staffing shortages and slow legislative action complicate progress. Columbia Daily Tribune
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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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