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Columbia
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Columbia hosted several Juneteenth celebrations that honored Black entrepreneurship at Urban Empowerment Ministries where the Columbia African American Business Alliance offered live food+music and a vendor fair. Community leaders Reverend James Gray and Donna Nobel Cavitte explained local history and economic struggles by highlighting legacies like Louis M. Noble, the Shops at Sharp, and the Noble Court trail marker initiative. KRCG
- ➤ Yesterday, the Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia said it faced a kennel shortage that forced it to consider euthanizing dogs for the first time in over 10 years. The no-kill shelter (95% live release rate) urged adoptions and closed at 6 p.m. as it worked to move dogs to available spaces. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Michael Berry asked Cole County Judge Cotton Walker on Friday to add at least $1.3 million+ to the $43.8 million judgment awarded in a lawsuit involving Ryan Ferguson and six former Columbia police detectives over a wrongful conviction. Berry said the judge did not include 129 days of interest through June 16+ and he plans to challenge the cap on punitive damages. ABC 17
- ➤ City officials announced an air conditioner trade-in program to help residents deal with rising summer heat—eligible residents can exchange old units for energy-efficient models. The program will roll out soon to keep homes cool. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe attended the 93rd Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Florida where nearly 200 city leaders met to discuss public safety, housing and climate change. She said the taxpayer-funded trip was valuable for advocacy while critics questioned its transparency—she joined only Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas as the sole Missouri representative. KRCG
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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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Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2-3:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cost Info Not Provided — Immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts.
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Red White and Blues Band
6-12 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy live music from the Red White and Blues Band in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $70 — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your first embroidered design.
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Class – Basics of Industrial Sewing
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $80 — Learn fundamental industrial sewing techniques focused on thick materials in this hands-on class.
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