Good morning, Columbia.

Two Hallsville residents died in a tractor-trailer crash on Highway 154 east of Perry late Saturday—authorities said the Ford Escape did not yield and the woman was not wearing a seat belt while the tractor-trailer driver from Belvidere, Tennessee was unharmed.

A Columbia man on a 2001 Honda Shadow crashed on Route A and County Road 122 at 4 p.m. on August 25 in Howard County and was airlifted to University Hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle left the road, struck a fence, and overturned—MSHP confirmed he was wearing a helmet.

Jarvis Chevis, 34, was held without bond after a 35-minute chase on August 22 that ended when his car ran over a fire hydrant at Ash Street and McBaine Avenue — injuring three officers and leading to felony charges for drug possession, assault, and resisting arrest.

The Columbia Police Department released a new public crime data dashboard that shows daily updated statistics from reviewed police reports—residents can search for crimes like burglaries or gun offenses by neighborhood.

The dashboard meets federal requirements and has a three-day delay before new reports appear.

Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude unveiled a new Data Dashboard Public Crime Map that lets residents filter reported crimes by date, type, weapon and location—providing access to data from the last 28 days or a specific period.

Columbia College boosted campus safety by installing new lights, cameras and hiring extra officers as students begin classes Monday.

The college also spent $2.2 million for campus improvements—including a remodeled student commons and refreshed library.

The University of Missouri (Mizzou) saw a rise in enrollment on August 25 with over 31,300 students.

The increase includes over 6,000 first-time students, 1,200 transfers and 1,400 graduate students (figures confirmed).

On Sunday, Columbia College freshmen stormed the historical Rogers Gate ahead of their first day tomorrow, running through a tunnel created by upperclassmen to welcome them and closing the night with music and Andy’s frozen custard—Dean Dave Roberts said the 13-year tradition sets the stage for a new cafe and renovated student commons this school year.

2025 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets

6:30 PM — Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Secure your seats for every thrilling home game this season with the Missouri Tigers.

Central Arkansas Bears at Missouri Tigers Football Parking

6:31-10:31 p.m. — Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Parking available — Catch the Central Arkansas Bears face off against the Missouri Tigers in a thrilling football matchup.

Heart of America Marathon

6 AM – 12 PM — Boone County History & Culture Center — Registration required — Experience the excitement of the 66th running of the 2nd oldest continuously running marathon in the United States.

Hambo Latham Dance Night

6-9 p.m. — Callaway Senior Center — Bring a snack — Dance to music you grew up with while enjoying a fun social atmosphere.

Columbia Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. — MU Health Care Pavilion — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods at Columbia's vibrant farmers market.

Basics of Industrial Sewing Class

5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Dive into the world of sewing with a hands-on class creating a tote bag from thick materials.

First Friday Happy Hour Featuring The Fried Crawdaddies

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy live music and great company during this festive happy hour.

Left On Red Concert

6-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Experience an exciting live performance in a vibrant setting with excellent acoustics.

The 502s Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic indie folk sounds of The 502s from Florida.

Violet and The Undercurrents Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of music with Violet and The Undercurrents in a vibrant local setting.