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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Birdie’s Deli, led by Chelsea and Paddy Jernigan, is reviving the old neighborhood deli feel with monthly pop-ups downtown—a plan that will turn into full dine-in service around True/False weekend with a menu featuring Italian beef and cold cuts. Inside Columbia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Eduardo Hernandez-Moreno, 21, from Colorado was arrested on August 30 after Columbia Police responded to an ATM alarm at Missouri Credit Union Bank on Buttonwood Drive—officers found $25,000 in cash and computer equipment in a silver Kia Optima and charged him with property damage and theft while holding him on an immigration detainer. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia police arrested 21-year-old Carlos Eduardo Hernandez-Moreno, a Colorado man, Sunday at Missouri Credit Union on Buttonwood Drive after he allegedly stole over $25K from ATMs and was found with cash, laptops, and computer equipment—he now faces first-degree property damage and theft charges and is held without bond. KOMU 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marching Mizzou invites local residents to watch band rehearsals on the nights before every home game this fall. The band will practice on the field at 1550 Providence Pt from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — giving the public a peek at the work behind the halftime show. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager De'Carlon Seewood announced that William Rataj is the new Housing and Neighborhood Services Director for Columbia and will begin on Sept. 29, replacing acting director Leigh Kottwitz. Rataj brings over 29 years of community development experience — including work as a housing director in St. Louis — and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Inside Columbia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Burrell Behavioral Health will host a SAVE-A-LIFE Naloxone education and distribution event in Columbia on Tuesday, September 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 E. Leslie Lane—attendees will learn to recognize opioid overdose signs and receive a personal supply of the medication that reverses overdoses. KRCG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local recipe details how to make First Down Dip for tailgating by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, Mexican-style corn, green chiles, and cheddar cheese — the dip must chill for 2-3 hours before serving with chips. The recipe promises a quick and tasty snack to celebrate football season. Inside Columbia
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers will meet at Memorial Stadium on Saturday as their long-awaited rivalry renews — Coach Drinkwitz previewed the game in a news conference and said fans should expect a competitive match. ABC 17
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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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Paul Cauthen Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info not provided — Experience the captivating performance of soulful artist Paul Cauthen.
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