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Columbia
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local grocery chains in Columbia will offer reduced hours on Christmas Eve as stores close on Christmas Day so shoppers can plan ahead for holiday needs (including Clover’s, Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Trader Joe’s). Columbia Daily Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Kitchen Grill and Games is preparing behind the scenes to reopen Columbia’s only ice skating rink. The local business is fine-tuning its process to meet safety standards for skating guests. Columbia Missourian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chabad of Columbia will light a Lego menorah today at its Hanukkah celebration, with extra protection after a terrorist attack in Sydney (additional safety measures are in place). Columbia Missourian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council approved nearly $1 million for overnight shelter and stabilization services provided by two local nonprofits, bolstering support for warming centers ahead of the winter season. The funding will aid local efforts to offer safe shelter during cold nights. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ Columbia City Council approved annexing 45 acres north of Enterprise Drive on Monday night that is planned to become a trucking facility in agreement with KW COU, LLC. The project, estimated at $35 million-$40 million, will receive its sewer connection per a plan arranged last year (a 20-year revenue-sharing term offsets costs). ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Water and Light issued a boil advisory for 58 customers after a water main break occurred Monday at 2111 Warwick Street and 3001 Rollins Road; residents are advised to boil water for three minutes and check the city’s online outage map for updates. KOMU 8
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Historic Grand Ballroom, Tiger Hotel — Tickets Selling Fast — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by the Lisetso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Cassie Twehus' Holiday Favorites
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Runge Nature Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive activities hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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Kansas City Roos vs Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
2-9:59 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting matchup between local collegiate teams on the basketball court.
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Wildlife: Fireside Stories
10-11 a.m. — Runge Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy captivating winter tales around a cozy outdoor fire.
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New Year’s Eve Pawty
10 AM – 2 PM — Premium Pets — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with sparkling beverages for both humans and pups at a festive backdrop.
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MO Rock Fest
7-8:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of live rock music in Columbia's popular venue.
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Intro to Longarm Quilting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — All materials provided — Learn the basics of longarm quilting and create a small tapestry in this engaging two-hour workshop.
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Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers Basketball
6-8 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost info not provided — Watch the Auburn Tigers take on the Missouri Tigers in an exciting college basketball matchup.
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling clash between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri Tigers on the basketball court.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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