Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of July.
Good morning, Columbia.
The Cooper County branch of Boonslick Regional Library in Boonville will close today for about a month as it moves to a renovated building on the Historic Kemper Campus with double the space.
Online services remain available + scheduled events have moved to a nearby conference room.
Following layoffs that cut 74 MU Health Care jobs in June, LiUNA Local 955 will picket + march today at 4 p.m. at Plaza 900 near the hospital campus to demand good-faith bargaining, equitable raises for long-term workers, and living wages of at least $19 per hour.
A home on Tara Lane in East Columbia was lost to a fire early Sunday, and emergency crews took an 11-minute detour due to the closed St. Charles Road Bridge (raising concerns over response times).
Yesterday morning, Columbia firefighters responded at 9:25 a.m. to an alarm at a vacant Stephens College dormitory on Melbourne Street and put out a fire in a dorm room, ensuring no injuries as security staff now inspect other air-handling units.
Frontier plans to open a STEM charter school in Columbia next year + it would be Boone County's first while Columbia Public Schools is suing to block the effort.
ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones interviewed former Battle pitcher Tyler Putnam during Sunday Sit-Down ahead of the MLB Draft.
He discussed his MLB Combine experience, improved breaking pitches, and a busy summer of decisions to boost his draft stock as a top local prospect.
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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