Good morning, Columbia.

Habitat for Humanity and Como CraftCycle celebrated their one-year partnership today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting featuring cake and drinks at a local community gathering.

Families gathered Saturday morning at Gans Creek Recreation Area for the annual SPLAT!

Junior Obstacle Course Mud Run where more than 1,100 kids raced through 10 waves of muddy obstacles. Participants received T-shirts, medals and goody bags, and registration for next year's event is expected to open in March.

Boone County firefighters rescued a horse that could not stand in its pasture + transported it to the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center for treatment.

Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters rescued a stranded fawn from a lake near Arrowhead Lake on Saturday, returning the unharmed deer to its mother on the nearby shore.

Members of the Sons of the American Revolution showcased historical exhibits + artifacts at the Columbia Legion and VFW post today to mark America’s 250th birthday while celebrating local heritage.

Jeanne Snodgrass resigned from the CPS board.

She had been elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024.

The Columbia Public School Board will vote on a new bullying policy at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Aslin Administration Building, which allows school staff & substitutes and contractors to report and support students facing bullying on campus.

On July 10, Boone County Fire Protection District deployed specialty teams to aid recovery after flash flooding in southeast Missouri.

The response included water rescue units, search canines, and a helicopter search and rescue team (operating with the Missouri Air National Guard) that evacuated more than 200 campers and staff from Camp Taum Sauk.

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.