Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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
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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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Native Plants Workshop for Attracting Butterflies
This workshop focuses on the essential plants needed to support the lifecycle of native butterflies in your garden.
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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.
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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.
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