Good morning, Columbia.

Welcome Inn provides a safe space where families can regroup and build a new chapter while children find a sense of community.

The ongoing initiative offers essential support for local family stability.

Columbia will host Celebration of the Arts on August 19 at the State Historical Society of Missouri from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature live music by The Lonesome Companions, a poster unveiling by local artist Lisa Franko at 6:30 p.m., and an arts award presentation.

Mizzou today leads a DOE initiative to use AI and high-performance computing to design synthetic cells that may boost biotech research.

Led by Dr. Roseanna Zia, the project brings together partners from multiple universities (including Stanford and Princeton) and national labs.

Columbia Public Works will repair concrete on Scott Boulevard Monday with lane closures starting at 6 a.m. near West Georgetown Drive and reopening by 5 p.m.—crews will repair Bernadette Drive Tuesday at 6 a.m. to finish by 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

MoDOT announced that several roads in mid-Missouri will close for construction from today through Aug.

2 for bridge replacements, shoulder work, and sidewalk upgrades (covering Boone, Cole, and Callaway counties) with detours in place on I-70 and other routes.

Today, Columbia Water Utility begins flushing water mains in east Columbia.

The effort will affect areas from south of Interstate 70 to Rollins Street and between College Avenue and U.S. 63, causing briefly reduced water pressure and discolored water; customers should flush their taps. Work ends in two weeks.

The MR340 will host 652 paddlers racing from Kansas City to St. Charles in under 85 hours.

Solo racers start at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Kaw Point and other divisions at 8 a.m., while Wednesday’s rest stop at Cooper’s Landing offers resupply, with 23 Columbia competitors registered.

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.