Good morning, Columbia.

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri prepares for its 18th annual One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive, emphasizing the year-round need for volunteers to address food insecurity.

The Columbia Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has reached approximately $50,000 of its $100,000 goal, aiding in providing Christmas dinners, warm clothing, and toys to the needy.

A brief power outage affected 68 customers in Downtown Columbia, including City Hall, but was resolved within less than an hour.

In Columbia, Paul Tumminia was charged with First Degree Assault and other crimes after allegedly running over a woman twice.

A Columbia man confessed to the fatal shooting of a St. Louis man in a Boone County bar parking lot, subsequently facing charges.

A Columbia man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following a fatal shooting outside Lakeview Mall in Boone County.

Steven Shareil Jones was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following a fatal altercation outside a Columbia bar, without charges for the shooting itself.

Columbia City Council is addressing public safety concerns highlighted by a community survey in which only 40% of respondents felt safe, focusing on police presence, training, and community initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

Introductory Class on Heat Transfer Techniques

This 2.5-hour class provides hands-on experience with heat transfer software and equipment, focusing on safety protocols and project creation.

Grant Gilbert Live at The Blue Note

The Blue Note in Columbia will host Grant Gilbert for an evening of live music starting at 8:00 PM.