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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 17
- ➤ 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. KRCG
- ➤ A brief power outage affected 68 customers in Downtown Columbia, including City Hall, but was resolved within less than an hour. ABC 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Columbia, Paul Tumminia was charged with First Degree Assault and other crimes after allegedly running over a woman twice. KRCG
- ➤ A Columbia man confessed to the fatal shooting of a St. Louis man in a Boone County bar parking lot, subsequently facing charges. ABC 17
- ➤ A Columbia man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following a fatal shooting outside Lakeview Mall in Boone County. Columbia Missourian
- ➤ 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. KRCG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC 17
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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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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.
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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.
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