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Columbia
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 400 Ameren Missouri customers lost power in the Sturgeon area Wednesday morning at about 8:30 a.m.—Ameren expected to restore power by around 11:30 a.m. as crews worked to determine the cause. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia is seeing progress on the $18.6 million Opportunity Campus project that will bring 125 shelter beds, a resource center offering 150 meals daily, and various service spaces to support the unhoused (funded mainly by the American Rescue Plan Act and local donors). The campus will open its resource center in late March with the shelter following two to three months later, after five months of construction. KOMU 8
- ➤ Federal SNAP dollars will not be available after Nov. 1, so Boone County food pantries + local groups, including Meals on Wheels Columbia, are stepping in to offer free meals and mobile market options for residents in need. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe announced on Wednesday that he transferred $10.6 million to Missouri Area Agencies on Aging for senior meals and $5 million to food banks while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were not issued for November due to a federal shutdown. State agencies said they will issue November SNAP benefits once the federal government reopens. KOMU 8
- ➤ MoDOT met on Wednesday in Columbia and warned that highway deaths may rise to 745 in 2025 — with over 100 potentially involving distracted driving — while law enforcement has already issued nearly 1,300 citations for the Hands-Free Law since January 1. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Columbia Police Department is dedicating extra officers for Trader Joe's grand opening today at 9 a.m. at 201 N. Stadium Blvd in the Shoppes at Stadium, with off-duty officers handling traffic control + ensuring a smooth start; the store will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ABC 17
- ➤ Missouri WIC benefits will remain available for redemption into November as DHSS monitors funding amid the ongoing federal shutdown+ retailers and program participants will be notified if benefit redemption pauses later this month. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia launched the Ride Home program in early October to help low-income residents get a one-way ride after traveling to the city. The program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and managed by First/Last Mile Valet Service, provided its first ride so far—officials expect more referrals as outreach increases. KOMU 8
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the state is spending over $15 million to cover food programs amid the federal government shutdown — $10.6 million is directed to Missouri Area Agencies on Aging while $5 million supports state food banks. The state aims to help seniors and others facing delayed SNAP benefits during the ongoing shutdown. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MU Health Care’s new Tigers ConnectED pilot program helps families visiting the pediatric emergency department by connecting them with community services. Researchers found that nearly half of the 95 surveyed families reported unmet needs and many rural patients were reached mainly through text messages. KOMU 8
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2000s Halloween Party at The Blue Note
9 PM – 12 AM — The Blue Note — Entry details not specified — Celebrate the nostalgic vibes of the 2000s with electrifying entertainment and costumes.
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Kolton Moore & The Clever Few Concert
8 PM — Rose Music Hall — Cost TBD — Experience the rising sounds of Kolton Moore & The Clever Few in an engaging live performance.
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2025 Missouri Tigers Basketball Season Tickets
Sun, Nov 2, 11:59 PM — Hearnes Center — Ticket purchase — Secure your season tickets for an exciting year of Missouri Tigers basketball action.
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Historic Wood Windows: Myths, Maintenance & Restoration
6-7:45 p.m. — Sawdust Studios — Free admission — Discover the myths of window replacement and learn about historic restoration techniques from an expert.
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Main Street Summit
Main Street Summit is a premier business event that brings together 1,000+ business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs for expert-led sessions across seven industry tracks, including venture/startups, manufacturing, construction, franchising, health, faith & work, and non-profit - all happening November 4-6, 2025 in Columbia, MO. This event is relevant to the Columbia community as it positions the city as a hub for small business innovation and growth, attracting world-class speakers and industry leaders to share practical insights in intimate, small-group settings rather than traditional conference formats, while showcasing Columbia as a destination for entrepreneurial excellence in the heart of Main Street America.
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Main Street Summit
Main Street Summit is a premier business event that brings together 1,000+ business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs for expert-led sessions across seven industry tracks, including venture/startups, manufacturing, construction, franchising, health, faith & work, and non-profit - all happening November 4-6, 2025 in Columbia, MO. This event is relevant to the Columbia community as it positions the city as a hub for small business innovation and growth, attracting world-class speakers and industry leaders to share practical insights in intimate, small-group settings rather than traditional conference formats, while showcasing Columbia as a destination for entrepreneurial excellence in the heart of Main Street America.
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Bitchin Bajas Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Cafe Berlin — Tickets from $0 — Experience the ambient sounds of Bitchin Bajas in a top-rated local venue.
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Elio Screening
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Experience a heartwarming intergalactic tale of humanity's worth through Elio's adventure.
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers Football
1-4 p.m. — Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting clash between two college football teams with strong season performances.
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Hippie Sabotage - Echoes of Time Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant electronic sounds of the duo Hippie Sabotage live in concert.
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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — $1 per early bird game, $4 per game pack — Enjoy an evening of fun and games while supporting a good cause.
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