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Columbia
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members held a rally in honor of Columbia resident Owen Ramsingh who was detained by ICE—local musicians played 'Rockin’ in the Free World' by Neil Young for one hour to support him. Columbia Missourian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia caterers Happy Food Meals and Honey Puddle Food and Farm offer custom catering with healthy, allergy friendly menus for small dinners and large celebrations. They plan every detail from fresh ingredient sourcing to menu design (pricing varies by event size) to help hosts create memorable gatherings. COMO Magazine
- ➤ Trader Joe’s in Columbia is coming soon at 201 N. Stadium Blvd in the old Macy’s building and the exterior work is nearly done. Employees say the shelves and prices are in place and inventory may arrive soon—so the store might open by the end of the month, though no firm date has been set. KOMU 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A funeral service was held yesterday at The Crossing for Aiyanna Williams—a Stephens College student aged 21 who died after being struck by gunfire near East Broadway on Sept. 27—as family and church leaders paid their respects. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools said via a Friday night email that they will no longer use alternative methods of instruction days for inclement weather—traditional snow days will be used instead and school calendars for the current and next school year have been updated. The school board will discuss the change Monday. ABC 17
- ➤ The Mizzou Golden Girls announced in a Facebook post on Friday that alumna Josie Woodward, 24, had passed away - they remembered her bright smile and passion for dance and Mizzou. A GoFundMe for her family raised over $36,000 as of Friday. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Missouri Charter School Commission approved Job Point’s proposal for a charter school in Columbia on Thursday night—Job Point will now prepare a formal application and aims to open the school in August to continue its 22-year mission of helping local teens finish high school. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents opposed a rezoning of a 63 acre farm near U.S. 63 and Paris Road for a possible data center after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor while city staff stressed that the proposal will still need City Council approval and a full development plan — they worry about high water and utility use and the conversion of farmland. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proposed a collegiate advisory council with representatives from University of Missouri, Stephens College, Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College to improve downtown safety after a Stephens College student was fatally shot. MU student government also announced campus safety measures, including a safe ride program and self-defense classes in collaboration with the police — steps to help prevent future tragedies. KOMU 8
- ➤ Due to the federal government shutdown, the planned military flyover for Missouri's football game against Alabama at Memorial Stadium will not take place today at 11 a.m.—the ROTC Cannon Crew is also not appearing while the Missouri State Highway Patrol will serve as the pregame color guard. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care's therapy dog Wyatt will retire after nearly 14 years of service at University Hospital. His owner Doug said the dog visited units such as pediatrics, oncology, and the pharmacy—bringing comfort to patients and staff. KRCG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wynnsome Cake & Tea offers artisanal teas and handcrafted cake with weekday and weekend hours—open noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday—while Strawberry Hill Farms sells autumn plants and décor with extended hours and CoMo Rocks provides indoor climbing with day passes and classes. COMO Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SEC Nation has returned today in Columbia as the 14th-ranked Mizzou Tigers prepare to face the 8th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide at 11 a.m. at Walsworth Plaza on Champions Drive — where fans can join pregame shows hosted by Laura Rutledge and others while following strict guidelines on bags, food, drinks and signs. ABC 17
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MercyMe Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets start at $36 — Experience an uplifting evening with MercyMe's inspiring music.
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9 p.m. — Missouri Theatre — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a hilarious evening of improv comedy with Whose Live Anyway.
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