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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Vintage Fest will take place Sunday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at +MyHouse Nightclub and Sports Bar+. The event will feature over 30 vendors and free admission, and it has already received over 1,000 responses on Facebook. Inside Columbia
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT reported that from Jan. 1 to Aug 24, 2025, 577 people died in traffic crashes, down from 589 last year—an encouraging sign yet officials warn conditions like seasonal hazards could lead to more deaths later this year—so they continue to monitor trends closely. ABC 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks employees at Range Line in Columbia staged a sip-in event to support a vote to unionize ahead of the Sept. 4 election—organizers say the vote will determine union representation for staff. Columbia Missourian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jurors began deliberations at 2 p.m. Thursday in the murder trial of Isaac Bryant—accused of shooting Demetrius Ware in the 800 block of Grand Avenue in May 2022—while prosecutors linked Bryant to the scene through text messages and location data and the defense questioned the eyewitness account. ABC 17
- ➤ A 46-year-old Columbia man named Danelle Jordan attacked a sleeping man with a table leg at Turning Point on August 27 at 10:15 a.m.—the victim got a swollen face and a cut lip, was taken to a hospital, and Jordan was booked into Boone County Jail without bond. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia police arrested 36-year-old Charles H. Walker Jr. on August 27 after his Kia Forte failed to pull over at the Rangeline Street roundabout, and when he fled, officers found four baggies of fentanyl—one located between his buttocks—leading to charges of drug trafficking and resisting detention. KRCG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Orr Street Studios has reopened its renovated south wing after a 2024 fire and will host art events like the First Friday Art Walk and Second Saturday for Kids this year. The studio remains a creative center for local artists and the community—showing resilience and bringing hope to Columbia. COMO Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation said work to install two new electric water pumps at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area is delayed, and the pumps will now arrive in early 2026—workers will use the original pumps with generators to manage water during migration and hunting. Access to the Missouri River parking lot remains closed for safety as construction continues to remove sediment and repair the levee breach. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Boone County judge ruled on Thursday that former student Riley Strain’s wrongful death lawsuit against University of Missouri fraternity members can continue after Delta Chi’s motion to dismiss one claim was approved — the ruling keeps active negligence and wrongful death claims against individual fraternity members and a local bar. ABC 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou Athletics is updating game day at Faurot Field this season with new LED lights, enhanced pyro, a Tiger Fans Zone and fan-friendly concessions at Memorial Stadium while continuing north end zone renovations—fans are urged to allow extra time on I-70 as active construction zones affect travel. ABC 17
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lilo & Stitch Movie Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars with a touching story of friendship and adventure.
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