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Columbia
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday evening, the Columbia Country Club hosted the 27th Annual Adopt a Warrior Honors event where service members and CPD K-9 Duke were recognized for bravery. Honorees were escorted from downtown Columbia by police and state highway patrol, and USTF officials said they went above and beyond the call of duty — honoring local heroes for their service. KRCG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Columbia Second Chance employee Torre Taylor said she reported troubling animal training practices by breeder Melissa Sanders in April, but her concerns were not heeded before Sanders was charged with 18 counts of animal abuse after a law enforcement search of Magnum Opus German Shepherds LLC found malnourished dogs and signs of neglect—Taylor claims the dog Galoshes lost significant weight during its care. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-two local authors gathered at the annual Local Authors Open House to share their books and writing journeys with the community. Columbia Missourian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools is bracing for reduced funding for its CPS Nutrition program as SNAP cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill put district funds at risk — officials say this uncertainty may affect student meal services. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Missouri universities are building new meat processing labs to train workers as demand for meat grows. The University of Missouri started a $35 million, 35,000-square-foot lab in April that will process beef, goat, pork, lamb and poultry under USDA inspection—Lincoln University is also starting a lab while Northwest Missouri State built one in 2019. KOMU 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation has begun mandatory deer testing for chronic wasting disease in Boone County during deer season—hunters must bring their harvested deer for testing to help track the disease. Officials say the move will improve efforts to protect the local wildlife population. Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe said Missouri will join the national Crash Responder Safety Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21 — an event that honors road helpers and reminds drivers to slow down. MoDOT reported 745 road deaths in Missouri in 2025 — a figure that has raised concerns about traffic safety. KOMU 8
- ➤ A Columbia landowner submitted a rezoning request to the City Council and said he plans to build a technology hub—rather than a data center—which has sparked concern among local residents. The request will be reviewed by officials as the community weighs the future impact of the proposed development. Columbia Missourian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ World War II era planes flew over Faurot Field before kickoff for Mizzou games against Texas A&M and Mississippi State on Saturday, replacing the usual B2 bombers that were grounded because of the government shutdown. The flyover featured a C47 Dakota (Spooky) and two smaller CJ6s from the American Flight Museum coordinated by the U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation. KOMU 8
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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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JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Van Halen with one of the top up-and-coming tribute bands.
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Holiday Curated Crafted Created Market
10 AM – 3 PM — Columbia Mall — Free entry — Explore a unique marketplace featuring local makers and artisans showcasing handcrafted goods.
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NCAA Cross Country Championships
3:30-7:30 a.m. — Gans Creek Cross Country Course — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling races at one of the premier collegiate cross country events in the nation.
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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Fry 2025
8 AM – 12 PM — Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center — $50 for individual turkeys, $99 to include a donation turkey — Enjoy perfectly fried turkeys while supporting local community projects.
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
8:45-9:45 p.m. — voco The Tiger Hotel — Up to 10% Off — Experience the magic of music from Queen and ABBA under candlelight in a beautiful venue.
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Siilk Live Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the haunting lyrics of Siilk's music as they perform live in Columbia.
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