Daily
Columbia
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Business Loop 70 in Columbia was temporarily closed in both directions due to a crash at the Providence Road intersection, causing traffic delays. ABC 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 'Buy Missouri' event, endorsed by the Lieutenant Governor's office, celebrates and promotes local businesses using Missouri-made products, featuring 26 companies from Boone County. KOMU 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia College and partners hosted an event to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, focusing on recognizing the resilience and diversity of Indigenous peoples in the U.S. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia Missourian editor filed a lawsuit against Boone Health for being denied access to documentation. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ The City of Columbia initiates a $9.2 million sewer rehabilitation project using trenchless technology to enhance infrastructure and public health in various locations. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia City Council secured a $2.13 million grant from the US Department of Transportation to enhance Business Loop 70 for safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality. ABC 17
- ➤ Ron Graves has declared his candidacy for the Columbia City Council's Fourth Ward seat, emphasizing public safety, financial transparency, and infrastructure funding in his campaign. ABC 17
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Lily Rose Live at The Blue Note
Experience the contemporary and vulnerable sound of Lily Rose as she makes her mark on the Nashville music scene with her new single, 'Villain'.
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Switchfoot Live at The Blue Note
Experience an electrifying evening with the renowned band Switchfoot as they perform live at The Blue Note in Columbia.
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Centralia Pumpkin Festival
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Centralia Pumpkin Festival featuring seasonal festivities for all ages.
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Struggle Jennings Live Performance
Experience a captivating evening with Struggle Jennings, a unique artist blending country roots with modern influences.
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Hickman Junior Varsity Football Match
Experience an exciting junior varsity football match at David H. Hickman High School, the oldest high school in Columbia, Missouri.
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Introductory Class to Shapeoko Router for Woodworking
Learn to utilize the Shapeoko router, while understanding safety protocols and techniques to enhance your woodworking skills.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Aligned Wealth Group
Celebrate the grand opening of Aligned Wealth Group with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local ambassadors.
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Columbia Dinner Fundraiser
Experience an engaging dinner event including various sponsorship packages and raffle prizes, hosted by Equipment Share.
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Fourth Friday Jam Session at Southern Provisions
Experience an evening of acoustic music with local musicians at Southern Provisions, featuring a variety of instruments including fiddles, banjos, and guitars.
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Family-Friendly Instrument Exploration at the Instrument Petting Zoo
Experience a hands-on opportunity for kids of all ages to explore and try out a variety of musical instruments in a fun-filled environment.
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Clue: On Stage
Clue: On Stage will open at the Macklanburg Playhouse on Thursday, October 31 and run through November 3. Clue is a comedic play based on the popular board game and the 1985 film of the same name.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you can't win by being better, you can win by being different.
~ James Clear
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