Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Barnie’s Place Feline Rescue brought its adoptable cats to PetSmart on Dec.
20 as part of its (Home for the Holidays) campaign to place every foster cat in a home by Christmas.
🎓 Education
The University of Missouri will celebrate over 1,800 graduates today amid a national slowdown in hiring as some expressed worry about a tough job market.
The weekend ceremony will award 1,339 bachelor's, 380 master's and 99 doctoral degrees.
🏛️ Government
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, non-resident hunters in Missouri must buy a new migratory bird permit ($60) to hunt waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock and rails, and those who already purchased a permit will have it valid through Feb.
6. Future permits for the 2026–27 season must be purchased online.
🎉 Columbia Events
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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.
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.
Wildlife: Fireside Stories
10-11 a.m. — Runge Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy captivating winter tales around a cozy outdoor fire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University of Missouri Hockey vs. University of Nebraska
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Ticket information varies — Catch an exciting hockey game as the University of Missouri faces off against the University of Nebraska.
Celebration of Missouri Food and Wine
6-9 p.m. — COMO Marketing — Tickets required — Experience a four-course tasting menu by renowned Columbia chefs highlighting local cuisine and wine.
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