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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri said Friday that a government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits made November more challenging, with a 17% jump in demand at the mobile market in Osage Hills and over 12,000 people served at the Columbia market in October. They are asking for more cash donations and volunteers—efforts that help the food bank distribute millions of pounds of food each year. KRCG
- ➤ Room at the Inn in Mexico will operate only as needed in December during severe winter weather because of a lack of funding, according to the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition. The emergency shelter will open when hard freezes occur (when temperatures drop between 24 and 27°F for at least two hours or when wind chill warnings are in effect) and trained volunteers are available. KOMU 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Meet ShowMe Theatricals will perform Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia Dec. 18 through Dec. 20. The 80-minute production—produced by local co-founders Melissa Bohon-Webel and Shelby Ringdahl Cox—features over 100 cast members and a unique '12 days of Christmas' showcasing local flavors. KRCG
- ➤ Maude Vintage celebrates its 25th anniversary in Columbia — owner Sabrina Garcia-Rubio said the shop connects locals with vintage clothes — and highlights its unique collection of carefully curated finds. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools released its annual performance report on Nov. 6 showing rising scores since 2022— the school board will review the results at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, with Superintendent Jeff Klein highlighting schools that improved and met state targets. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is using leftover federal funds to help elderly and disabled households pay for utilities after its October opening — state officials said there was not a significant rise in applications. In Columbia, city aid nearly doubled from $188,100 last October to $362,100 this year and November payments tripled from $86,400 to $225,300 — officials expect crisis funds to last until September. ABC 17
- ➤ MoDOT crews completed laying new pavement in the I-70 work zone between mile markers 137 and 144 between Columbia and Kingdom City—two lanes are open in each direction and a permanent concrete barrier will be finished later this month. KOMU 8
- ➤ The FAA announced it will cut flights at 40 major airports including those serving Columbia Regional Airport starting Friday due to a government shutdown—reductions will begin at 4% and rise to a maximum of 10% over the week. Airlines such as United, American, Delta and Southwest will cancel flights and offer refunds or rebooking while COU officials await further details. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,700 Missouri high school and middle school students attended MU Health Care's Third Annual Tomorrow's Health Care Experts Expo on Friday in Columbia—students learned about jobs in 52 health care specialties and explored interactive booths featuring ambulances, X-rays and microscopes. KRCG
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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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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to use vinyl cutters and create your own MACCLab tote and chalkboard sign.
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Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting
4-8 p.m. — Bradford Research Farm — $30 for MOFU Members, $70 for non-members — Connect with farmers and enjoy a locally sourced meal while learning from industry leaders.
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Noah Bowman Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Blue Note — Cost not listed — Experience the sounds of Southern Oklahoma with a blend of Red Dirt, Southern Rock, and Country music.
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American Ballet Theatre Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the dazzling performances of the ABT Studio Company showcasing a variety of ballet styles.
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Prairie A&M Panthers vs. Missouri Tigers Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting college basketball showdown between the Prairie A&M Panthers and the Missouri Tigers.
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Hypoxia Training by the FAA
8 a.m. — Columbia Regional Airport — Free entry — Participate in an informative hypoxia training session designed for pilots.
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Fall Choral Union Concert
7-9 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular performance conducted by Dr. Andre Thomas with 250 singers and a full orchestra.
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Priscilla Block Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info available — Experience an evening of captivating music with Priscilla Block.
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