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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia’s 73rd annual Fire in the Sky festival will begin tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Stephens Lake Park with live music, kids’ activities and food trucks, and the free event offers ADA-accessible parking along with shuttle services from city parking garages. The fireworks display will start at 9:15 p.m. set to music on KBXR 102.3 — making it a festive start to the evening. Inside Columbia
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night a driver from Clifton Hill fell asleep while driving on Missouri 22 west of Mexico causing his vehicle to cross the center line and strike another car that left an 8 year old boy and a 34 year old man seriously injured, a 30 year old woman and a 9 year old girl with minor injuries, and a tire that hit a third vehicle with no injuries — according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol — in Audrain County. KOMU 8
- ➤ A 34-year-old man from Clifton Hill fell asleep while driving west on MO-22 near Thompson on July 2—causing his Dodge Charger to cross the center line and hit a Ford Escape, which lost a tire and struck another car, leaving a 30-year-old driver and a 9-year-old with minor injuries and an 8-year-old and the man with serious injuries as all were taken to University Hospital. KRCG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested Allen Hauck, 29, on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Armed Criminal Action after he allegedly followed people with a small axe at fast food restaurants just after midnight on July 3 — witnesses said he threatened a bystander. KRCG
- ➤ A Columbia man was charged with drug trafficking after Boone County deputies found methamphetamine (10.5 grams) and fentanyl (1.5 grams) during a search at a residence on James Dale Road on July 3rd. Prosecutors charged Keyon Midgyett with Second Degree Trafficking Drugs and Possession of a Controlled Substance. KRCG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An adult-only improv comedy show titled Live Free, Eat Trash will take place Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at Talking Horse Productions (210 Saint James St., suite B) and promises irreverent humor based on freedom and chaos. Inside Columbia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brad Pitt said he attended a Mizzou graduation ceremony + left two credits incomplete so he did not earn his degree. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ AAA predicted that 1.2 million Missouri travelers would take trips of 50 miles or more over the Fourth of July weekend based on economic data and past trends. Highway Patrol Sergeant Kyle Green said traffic was heaviest on Thursday — and he expects a peak on Sunday while urging everyone to drive safely. KOMU 8
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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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Solarize Columbia Kickoff
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Boone Electric Cooperative — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a community solar energy initiative in Columbia, Missouri.
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Finding Dory Movie Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Swim into a magical evening with Disney's Finding Dory under the stars.
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Second Saturday Shopping: Shop Around the Block
10 AM – 2 PM — The Brick District Playhouse — Free entry — Collect stamps from local businesses for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
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Indigo De Souza Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the profound artistry of Indigo De Souza as she showcases her latest album.
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Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $60 — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen and create a small quilted project.
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Essential Roles for Startup Success
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Accounting Plus — Free entry — Discover the 10 key roles every business owner must manage to succeed in today's market.
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THE DEFECT Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an electrifying performance at a popular local venue.
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