Good morning, Columbia.

Central Missouri Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs and cats in Columbia from Aug.

23-29 as part of the nationwide Clear The Shelters campaign — the shelter is also competing for a $10K People’s Choice Award in the 2026 Wagsies Animal Welfare Video Awards with daily public votes.

The Columbia Train Club and Mid-Mo Train Club hosted their biannual open house Saturday at Rock Quarry House to connect longtime members and young fans with unique model train layouts.

Young enthusiast Riley Benson — who began his passion at age seven — showcased his work and celebrated local history.

MoDOT announced a fresh round of roadwork projects across mid-Missouri from Monday to next Sunday as teams work on pavement widening, sidewalk replacements, and bridge construction (in counties like Boone and Howard) that will impact traffic.

Columbia's steering committee will hold a public roundtable on homelessness on Aug.

27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Activity and Recreation Center on W. Ash St to collect community feedback for a new strategic plan (food and free childcare will be provided).

Columbia Public Works will begin an asphalt overlay on Sinclair Road from Muirfield Drive to south of John Warner Middle School on Monday, Aug.

17, with work running daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Aug. 20 — drivers are advised to follow detour signs due to temporary lane closures.

Boone County announced tree removals along county roads from Aug.

17 to Aug. 28 that may lead to temporary road closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Braik Tree Service will assist before road work begins, with completion expected by mid-November.

Children’s Hospital held a retirement party Friday for Link, its first service dog who spent nearly eight years bringing comfort to patients.

He will work until his tenth birthday in October — after which a new service dog will join in spring 2027.

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz answered media questions in Columbia after another week of fall camp.

The coach discussed team preparation and expectations for the upcoming season.