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Columbia
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old Ashland woman was injured Thursday evening on U.S. 63 when she hit a combine traveling southbound between Columbia and Ashland—she was not wearing a seatbelt and was taken to University Hospital while the combine driver remained unharmed. KOMU 8
- ➤ On Friday, a tire detached from an unknown vehicle and hit a 2022 Buick Enclave on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 140 in Callaway County, causing moderate injuries to a 47-year-old passenger who was taken to University Hospital+ troopers reopened the road by 11:04 a.m. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia man, 47-year-old Brandon Butchkoski, was arrested Thursday after he allegedly tried to set a house on the 1500 block of Paris Road on June 29, causing minor property damage, and he was booked at 4:49 a.m. Friday for first-degree arson and drug possession — formal charges have not been filed. ABC 17
- ➤ On July 1, a Holts Summit man, 31-year-old Jesse Smith, led deputies on a high-speed—over 115 MPH—multi-county pursuit through Callaway and Cole Counties and was arrested near Jefferson City, and he is now held without bond on charges including resisting arrest and driving while revoked. KRCG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study shows that used cars priced under $20,000 in Columbia now make up only 11.6% of the market, down from 49.3% in 2019. The study says the price of three-year-old cars has risen over 40% since the pandemic—leaving buyers with fewer affordable options. Columbia Daily Tribune
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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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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to use the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create your own embroidered patch.
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