Good morning, Columbia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE DEFECT Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an electrifying performance at a popular local venue.

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.