Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia 16-year-old Kavon Williams was moved to an adult jail after Boone County Judge Joshua Devine approved the transfer on Friday—he was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery in connection with Malik Jones' death and will have hearings every 30 days until he turns 18.

Columbia Public Schools changed its security rules by letting sealed water bottles be brought to high school football games while still requiring clear bags and searches for re-entry — Battle High School will also use weapons detection systems at rivalry games for extra safety.

Nearly 61% of Missouri is very dry as of Aug.

26 and if rain does not come soon, this August may be one of the driest months—drought conditions will lower yields for local farmers. Auxvasse farmer Kenny Brinker said his corn and soybean projections will drop because tariffs and dry weather are hurting sales—foreign buyers are turning to crops from other countries.

Columbia City Council will consider keeping Go COMO buses fare free for fiscal year 2026 at Tuesday’s meeting since the service has had no fares since COVID-19 changed travel in 2020 — if fares return, new fare boxes will be needed because current equipment is outdated and federal grants are unreliable. Local officials say the change is needed to avoid the costs of reinstating a fare system.

Ben Arnet, the 43-year-old KOMU 8 sports director and Columbia native, passed away on August 28 — he leaves behind his wife Nicole and daughter Lyla and is remembered for his work in sports journalism.

Fans at Memorial Stadium experienced heavy crowd congestion—making it hard to reach their seats during the first quarter of Mizzou's game.

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.

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.

One-Day Regional Outdoor Camp in Columbia

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Stephens Lake Park — Free entry — Explore outdoor activities and engage with the community at this regional camp.