Good morning, Columbia.

On Aug. 16, festival participants will gather at Cosmo Park Antimi Shelter at 3 p.m. for an 11-mile bike ride along Bear Creek Trail that wraps back at Cosmo Park, with live music and food trucks provided.

The Bear Creek Bluegrass Biking and Music Festival lets riders enjoy the event at their own pace + non-cyclists may purchase tickets for music only + organizers have set a series of performance stops along the route.

The Biscuits, Beats and Brews festival will take place Oct 3-5 at Cooper's Landing, featuring nonstop music on two stages and food by Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar.

Organizers resolved earlier parking concerns — and they expect more than 5,000 people to attend before the venue is demolished for a remodel.

On August 6, Columbia firefighters rescued an individual on the 300 block of Parkwood Court who was impaled on the leg by a reinforcing bar—firefighters quickly stabilized the injury and the patient was transported to a local hospital with part of the metal still in place.

New Vernetti's Italian Grocer brings The Hill flavor to Columbia by offering Italian staples like meat, spices, pasta, bread and coffee inspired by the famed St. Louis neighborhood.

Columbia, Boone County, and the University of Missouri are working to renew the stormwater permit after the Missouri DNR withheld it until the city improves its measures against water pollution—officials have until Aug.

21 to finalize the required paperwork focused on illegal dumping and waste management at homeless encampments.

The Missouri Department of Transportation said the new bridge on northbound U.S. 63 in Columbia is nearly finished and drivers will shift to northbound lanes for head-to-head traffic between Broadway and Vandiver Drive starting Wednesday—this change lets crews begin work on the southbound overpass bridge over I-70.

Maple Meadows Drive will be closed from Monday at 7 a.m. until the morning of Friday, Aug.

15 as crews install a new water main for the roundabout project at Route K and West Old Plank Road. During the closure, drivers must use Vermillion Drive to access Route K (part of Maple Meadows Drive will remain gravel until phase two begins in September).

Creed Fisher Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Experience Creed Fisher's rebellious country vibes in an unforgettable live performance.

Intro to Longarm Quilting Class

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn to use the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen while creating your own quilted tapestry.

Teachers Appreciation Breakfast

8-10 a.m. — Champ Auditorium — No cost listed — Celebrate and uplift educators from Callaway County as they prepare for the new school year.

James A. Whitt Sr. Golf Tournament

8 AM – 2 PM — A. L. Gustin Golf Course — Individual golfer entry or team registration available — Tee off for a purpose while supporting local minority and women-owned businesses.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Test your skills as you learn woodworking basics and create a small project.

DJ Requiem Live Performance

10 a.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience a unique DJ set in a vibrant atmosphere at Rose Music Hall.

Whitey Morgan Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with country artist Whitey Morgan, sharing tunes from his successful 15-year career.

Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Conference

5-10 p.m. — Columbia Country Club — Registration covers meals — Engage with passionate birders and partake in conservation discussions over two days.

Low Gap

8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of live music at this popular locale.

Murder at the Tiger Saloon

This western themed murder mystery takes place in a saloon (The Grand Ballroom at voco The Tiger Hotel) full of interesting characters. Includes: immersive acting, signature themed cocktails, 3 course dinner, and more

Murder at the Tiger Saloon

This western themed murder mystery takes place in a saloon (The Grand Ballroom at voco The Tiger Hotel) full of interesting characters. Includes: immersive acting, signature themed cocktails, 3 course dinner, and more