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Columbia
Monday, December 9th, 2024
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mizzou's victory over Kansas energizes the community and significantly benefits local businesses with increased post-game patronage. KOMU 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Columbia man was pronounced dead following a vehicle crash during a police chase in Boone County, with authorities still searching for the driver. KRCG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools opens candidate filing for two board seats on December 10, with specific filing dates and procedures outlined for community members interested in the April 8 election. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools receives over $150,000 in grants from a private foundation for new learning materials and programs across all educational levels. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ The Columbia Board of Education plans to discuss the acquisition of six more weapons detection systems for Columbia Public Schools' high schools, with the systems costing $102,246 from the Safety and Security budget. ABC 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new I-70 bridge will have its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to coincide with Gov. Mike Parson's schedule, with traffic opening expected later in the month. KOMU 8
- ➤ The I-70 bridge, featuring two structures capable of handling three lanes of traffic each, will officially open on Tuesday, over two years after construction started. Columbia Missourian
SPORTS NEWS
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Women's Network Membership Development Meeting
The Membership Development Committee focuses on enhancing relationships with current members and engaging new members through various activities.
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Funky Butt Brass Band Concert in Columbia
Funky Butt Brass Band will perform live at Rose Music Hall in Columbia.
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Nightstand EP Release Event
The Nightstand: EP Release event will take place at the Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO, featuring new music from the artist.
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Holiday Market and Concert: A Missouri Christmas
Enjoy a festive concert featuring beloved holiday music by the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, local guest performers, and a curated market with unique vendors, along with family-friendly activities and appearances by Santa Claus and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in an enchanting candlelit setting at voco The Tiger Hotel.
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Molly Healey String Project Concert in Columbia
Experience the Molly Healey String Project live at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Experience a live, multi-sensory performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, presented by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at voco The Tiger Hotel.
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Little Acorns: Become an Agent Acorn
Children can explore the role of a Conservation Agent by participating in an obstacle course and earning a junior Conservation Agent badge at Runge Nature Center.
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