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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Missouri Honor Flight will run its final 71st flight on Monday, Sept.15 as it flies seventy veterans from Columbia to Washington, D.C.—applications have slowed down and the service, which began in May 2009 and flew over 5,600 veterans, will end. The veterans will depart at 1:45 a.m. and return to the Courtyard by Marriott at 9:30 p.m. with a homecoming event planned. KOMU 8
- ➤ Members of U of M's Sigma Nu Fraternity and the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation placed over 250 flags outside Boone County Courthouse today for the mid-Missouri Patriot Day Remembrance and Wreath Tribute at 7:30 a.m.—the flags honored the victims of 9/11, Missouri soldiers, and a MU graduate. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Optimist Club hosts bingo games on the first and third Fridays each month—drawing competitors from across mid-Missouri and offering thousands of dollars in prizes—ensuring exciting local competition. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Turning Point USA’s chapter at the University of Missouri held a vigil Wednesday evening to remember conservative commentator Charlie Kirk—shot at a Utah college event—while MU chapter President Paige Schulte said they are finalizing plans for his speaking engagement on Sept. 29. The vigil marked a somber moment before the planned campus event. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ MU students held a vigil at Traditions Plaza after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event on Wednesday at Utah Valley University—he had been scheduled to speak on campus on September 29—and dozens of students prayed and sang hymns as they remembered his influence while authorities searched for the suspect. KOMU 8
- ➤ Missouri officials from both parties condemned the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday—U.S. Rep. Mark Alford paused public events and state lawmakers observed moments of silence as they decried the political violence. KOMU 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zipperfest returns to the Arcade District on Saturday with free admission from noon to 6 p.m.—the event will offer handmade goods, live music, and food and drink from local vendors at the 600 block of Fay St. Inside Columbia
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Concerned Columbia Public Schools parents attended a listening session at Lange Middle School on Wednesday and urged officials to tackle bullying and protect victims. They said teachers made those bullied feel guilty and that bullies should be punished—prompting calls for all incidents to be reported through the district website. KRCG
- ➤ Eight Columbia seniors were named National Merit semifinalists—six from Rock Bridge High School and two from Hickman High School; they now join the pool of semifinalists preparing for the next stage of the competition. Columbia Missourian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia Fire Department and state officials report fire risks will increase as drought conditions persist after record-low rainfall during July and August—residents must check machinery and follow burn orders to prevent small sparks from growing into large fires. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catherine Hanaway was sworn in as Missouri's new attorney general, replacing Andrew Bailey—she said her office will focus on consumer protection, Medicaid fraud and violent crimes to better defend Missourians. She pledged to serve out the current term and plans to run for a full term in 2028. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Columbia’s new Ride Home program will begin taking referrals the week of Oct. 6 to help homeless individuals return to their origins, with staff at Room at the Inn, Turning Point, and the city’s divert program making the referrals; city officials said the City Council amended the contract with First Last Mile on Aug. 4—steps that follow discussions since March. ABC 17
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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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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.
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