Good morning, Columbia.

The Boone County Fair is in its third day with the 4-H Swine Show parading swine and Figure 8 racers taking to the track.

The event brings lively fair fun and exciting racing action for local families.

Columbia Animal Control paused most stray dog pickups to reserve five emergency cages after reaching capacity in its 25-cage shelter — officials said aggressive dogs will still be picked up while urging residents to foster, adopt, or help reunite lost pets.

Exhibitors say cooler-than-average temperatures have eased heat worries for livestock at the Boone County fair (Friday’s relief helped cattle breathe easier), but as Saturday is the final day, organizers will keep animals cool if warmer weather returns.

Columbia Public Library will host Rainbow Story Time today for toddlers — a program of inclusive stories despite threats from state officials over alleged state law violations.

Library officials confirmed that the event will proceed as planned.

The City of Columbia Public Works Department will conduct pavement maintenance on Old 63 starting Monday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the intersection with Chinaberry Drive and working south toward Business Loop 70, with an estimated finish of July 31 amid weather delays.

Missouri Task Force 1 is returning from a Texas deployment after providing flood and tropical storm rescue support with members from Columbia among its 45-person team, and is set to arrive at Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters later today.

The St. Charles Road bridge on I-70 will open on Friday, Aug.

14 as part of the Improve I-70 Project from Rocheport to Columbia, said project director Spencer Robinson + MoDOT will soon close a portion of Clark Lane to begin work on the Hanover roundabout.

University of Missouri researchers have developed a test that detects Rocky Mountain spotted fever in about 40 minutes.

The breakthrough may help local clinics speed up diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Boone County Public Health confirmed 66 cyclosporiasis cases, including 56 reported Thursday, while Cole County is investigating nine cases and Callaway County has a few; officials urge residents to follow safe food practices as they monitor the outbreak.

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.