Good morning, Columbia.

The Center Project, a Boone County LGBTQIA+ community center, announces the historic hiring of Vera Elwood as its first youth program coordinator, supported by county funding.

Go COMO will transition to a new bus tracking app, ETA SPOT, on January 1, retiring the old DoubleMap app to enhance user experience with real-time tracking and notifications.

East Walnut Street will be temporarily closed for a week due to a utility project for the new Broadway Hotel tower, affecting traffic but keeping sidewalks partially open.

Marquan Townsend Sr. was charged with domestic assault after allegedly using a knife to attack a woman in Columbia, Mo.

A man from Columbia died following a police pursuit that concluded with a crash in Boone County, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Columbia Public Schools initiates a superintendent search, welcoming community input via a survey until Dec.

29 and starts reviewing applications in January.

Columbia Public Schools receives a clean audit report and discusses annual performance, school boundary exceptions, and the interim superintendent's contract at a board meeting.

The City of Columbia Public Works is engaging with residents to devise traffic calming measures on Rollins Road to reduce speeding.

Missouri business groups petition the state Supreme Court to challenge Proposition A, arguing it contravenes the constitution by encompassing multiple subjects and could economically burden consumers and businesses.

Missouri's men's basketball team defeats No. 1 Kansas for the first time since 2012, marking a significant victory.

Women's Network Membership Development Meeting

The Membership Development Committee focuses on enhancing relationships with current members and engaging new members through various activities.

Funky Butt Brass Band Concert in Columbia

Funky Butt Brass Band will perform live at Rose Music Hall in Columbia.

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.

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.

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.

Molly Healey String Project Concert in Columbia

Experience the Molly Healey String Project live at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO.

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.

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.

Native Plants Workshop for Attracting Butterflies

This workshop focuses on the essential plants needed to support the lifecycle of native butterflies in your garden.