Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of July.
Good morning, Columbia.
Columbia native Jerome Rackers earned his marketing degree from Central Missouri State and began working at Lifestyles Furniture in 1991 before buying the store in 1995.
He has grown it into a 7,500-sqft showroom and plans to pass the legacy on to a new owner in the future.
Missouri deer hunters may apply online from July 1–31 for over 140 managed deer hunts that will take place at conservation areas, parks and other public lands.
Drawing results will be available online starting Aug. 15, and hunts offer options such as archery, muzzleloader, shotgun and modern firearms.
Columbia officials say lighting fireworks without a permit is illegal in city parks and other areas except for sparklers, and permits may be issued for special single day displays.
Fireworks sales run from June 20 to July 10, so residents should check local rules before buying.
City officials announced road closures beginning Monday on West Sexton Road at Jefferson Street & McBaine Avenue for a storm water improvement project expected to last 90 days.
Public Works will also begin chip seal pavement maintenance on multiple streets from Tuesday through Thursday, operating 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ahead of the Fourth of July, Boone County Joint Communications reminds residents to call 911 only for emergencies and to use 311 for non-emergency issues like firework noise and parking problems.
The guidance is meant to keep emergency lines clear during busy holiday events.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling thousands of bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips sold in Missouri due to a seasoning ingredient that may contain salmonella.
Customers who have bought the chips should discard them and call Utz Customer Care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
The Diamond Baseball League, midway through its inaugural summer season, is exploring Columbia for a potential expansion team and is assessing options for developing a championship stadium (it has not purchased property yet).
Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to create vinyl projects with GCC vinyl cutters and Cricut Maker in a hands-on session.
Callaway Chamber Monthly Roundtable Tour
8:30-10 a.m. — Callaway Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Engage with community members and business leaders to discuss local workforce developments.
Basics of Industrial Sewing Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Master the fundamentals of industrial sewing and create your very own tote bag.
Incredibles Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars with the Incredibles.
Clay Street Unit + Arkansauce Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Ticket availability varies — Enjoy an evening of live music from local favorites Clay Street Unit and Arkansauce.
Encanto Outdoor Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a magical evening with Encanto under the stars.
A League of Their Own Movie Night
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with friends and family.
Nike Basketball Camp at Battle High School
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Battle High School — $299 — Develop basketball skills at this comprehensive camp with professional coaching.
Class – Intro to Heat Transfers
6:00-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — $80.00 — Learn about heat transfer software and create projects in a hands-on class with provided materials.
Twister Movie Night
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with family and friends.
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