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Sunday, December 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Columbia construction company showcases its innovative straw bale home, aiming to offer cost-competitive, energy-efficient housing options.  ABC 17
  • The Gans Creek Recreation Area plans to expand its trails by an additional 3.5 miles, building on the initial 7 miles approved last year.  Columbia Missourian
  • Power was successfully restored in Boone County following an early Saturday morning outage affecting approximately 690 customers.  ABC 17

CRIME NEWS

  • A suspect in the shooting at Jake's Bar & Grill has been identified and interviewed by the Boone County Sheriff's Office.  Columbia Missourian

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Columbia's Office of Sustainability recommends eco-friendly wrapping alternatives to reduce holiday waste, as 2.6 billion pounds of wrapping paper are discarded annually in the US.  ABC 17

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Columbia City Council considers a $125,000 proposal for Stephens Lake Park improvements, alongside discussing community survey highlighting public service quality concerns.  Columbia Daily Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • MU introduces new season-ticket pricing and details the 'Will to Win' initiative aimed at enhancing its athletic programs.  KOMU 8

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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  • Native Plants Workshop for Attracting Butterflies

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

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • 3D Archery Challenge at Runge Nature Center

    This intermediate program focuses on honing archery skills and introducing the basics of archery hunting through a structured 3D archery challenge.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Introductory 3D Printing Class

    This class provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing, covering safety protocols and practical uses, with all materials included in the fee.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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