Good morning, Columbia.

Alarm Will Sound will debut eight new works by global composers at the Mizzou International Composers Festival on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia — the free event follows six days of workshops and public performances across local venues.

Daniel Boone Regional Library shared June’s most popular book checkouts, showing which titles were most borrowed by locals.

The list helps residents choose their next library read.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and National Deer Association are hosting a free Zoom webinar on deer hunting programs and venison donation for hunters and landowners at 6 p.m. July 28 — on Zoom.

The event is part of a multi-session series on Missouri deer management.

Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) deployed Friday morning to assist with severe flooding in southeastern Missouri.

Some units from St. Louis responded directly to Sikeston while the rest left from Boone County headquarters at 10 a.m.

On Friday, severe storms hit Columbia, leaving over 2,000 electric customers without power and causing downed trees to block roads (which added to travel hazards).

Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state emergency to coordinate response efforts.

Gov. Kehoe signed two bills that let schools hire a new class of armed guards — called Missouri Rangers — and create a five-member commission to review high school sports eligibility.

The commission will begin hearing appeals in the 2027-28 school year.

Boone County and Columbia’s housing study earned a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties for its focus on housing access and equity, with findings guiding quarterly coordination meetings.

Recipients will be recognized at the NAC Annual Conference in New Orleans on Monday, July 13.

Boone County Emergency Management asked residents who experienced damage from Friday's severe weather to report damage via its online form (to help officials assess storm impact and coordinate recovery efforts while urging safety around hazards).

Boone County firefighters rescued a horse unable to stand Friday in a local pasture and stabilized it with specialized equipment + veterinarian guidance before transporting it to the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center for treatment.

Carmelina Parisio, competing for the third time—and her little brother Dominic making his debut—are headed to the world championship for Soap Box Derby racing, marking a new chapter for their family tradition.

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.

Brad Upton Live Performance

7 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Brad Upton in Columbia's iconic venue.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

10 AM – 1 PM — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials included — Learn to use home sewing machines and industrial equipment while creating a tote bag.