Good morning, Columbia.

The Food Bank Market in Boone County is a vital resource that provides food and many services—including nutrition education and a grocery list system—for those in need; it serves 11,000 residents each month.

The market also brings fresh produce and rescued food to neighbors so they can stay healthy.

Missouri Innovation Center named Charlie Bolten as its new president, CEO, and board director after Quinten Messbarger's retirement.

Bolten, a Mizzou alumnus with 25 years of industry experience, joined on Oct. 1 and will support local startups—bringing his expertise back to Columbia.

Former Rock Bridge Bruin Theo Volz was named a U.S. presidential scholar while Rock Bridge math teacher Travis Martin was recognized as an outstanding educator—both honors were awarded for their academic achievements.

Columbia Solid Waste Utility administrators held an open house Tuesday at the ARC to gather public input on plans to build a new automated material recycling facility at the landfill—officials plan to use the feedback to design a project that may take up to three years and cost millions after an EF-1 tornado damaged the old site on April 20.

Columbia City Council advanced a plan to renovate the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center—upgrading plumbing, the pool shell, and adding 10 new shaded areas, an expanded kiddie pool, and updated teen features like a renovated slide, diving boards and a climbing wall.

The $4 million renovations will be finished by the summer season in 2027 as the 50-year-old center and its pipes receive needed updates.

Starting next week, MoDOT will close a short segment of Old U.S. 40 in Kingdom City for 30 days to remove a railroad bridge.

Drivers will see advance warning signs that advise them to use an alternate route — part of the Improve I-70 program.

The city of Columbia launched a new traffic safety program called CoMo to Zero that asks residents to complete a survey + mark unsafe spots on an interactive map to help reduce traffic deaths and injuries.

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe will appear on ABC 17 News at 6 today to discuss the city's response to crime after a fatal downtown shooting.

She said the city will continue working with existing groups (including law enforcement and property owners) instead of forming a new task force.

The Ride Home program began taking referrals on Monday to help displaced and homeless residents return to their communities.

Local officials said the service will offer rides home and work to connect people with needed transit support.

The Droptines Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Ticket costs TBD — Enjoy the alt-country sounds of The Droptines, straight from Texas.

Voodoo Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

8 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits performed by a vibrant tribute band.

Finger Heart: The K-Pop Night

9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Check local listings for entry fees — Unite with fellow fandoms and dance the night away to the best of K-Pop.

Lizzie West Live Performance

2-6 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an afternoon of captivating music from Lizzie West in a vibrant setting.

West 22nd Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Rose Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience a night of introspective tunes about life's transitions from the band West 22nd.

2025-2026 Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Season Tickets

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Secure your seat for all regular season home games of the Missouri Tigers Basketball team.

Intro to Shapeoko CNC Routers

6-8:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes all materials — Elevate your woodworking skills with a hands-on introduction to the Shapeoko router.

Sips for The Symphony Cocktail Party

7-9 p.m. — Orr Street Studios — Fundraiser entry — Celebrate music and community with cocktails, live entertainment, and an auction for a good cause.

Home Free Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Missouri Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of vocal harmonies from the popular a cappella group Home Free.

Lakeview Concert at Rose Music Hall

8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of live music with convenient card payment at a popular venue.