Latest entries in Columbia Today
A roundup of the day's local news and events posted every morning.
April 27, 2011
Columbia Today: April 27, 2011
Today’s News
Disagreement over a proposal regarding the city’s tourism and art took place Monday. Find it at the Columbia Tribune.
An informational session on self-harm takes place tonight at the Columbia Public Library Friends Room. Get the story at the Columbia Missourian.
What’s Happening
Relatives of Emmett Till and eyewitnesses of his murder will speak at 8 tonight in the Columns Room C Ballroom of the Reynolds Alumni Center.
A film about the genocide in Rwanda starts at 8 tonight in Memorial Union’s Wrench Auditorium.
April 26, 2011
Columbia Today: April 26, 2011
Today’s News
A Columbia resident attempted to hit a police officer with his vehicle. Check out the Columbia Tribune.
The Columbia City Council allows the Youth Community Coalition to work on public transportation. Details are at the Columbia Missourian.
Columbia recreational trails are affected by recent weather. From KOMU.
What’s Happening
A discussion on what men need from MU starts at 11:30 a.m. today in the Counseling Center.
A lecture on Langston Hughes’ interpretation of America will begin at 4 p.m. today in Waters Hall of Waters Auditorium.
April 25, 2011
Columbia Today: April 25, 2011
Today’s News
Mo-X shuttles are running on schedule after the storm that hit Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, according to the Columbia Missourian.
Rail Crossing Safety Week starts today in Missouri. More from KOMU.
Police look for a missing teen. Go to the Columbia Tribune.
What’s Happening
An African-American Studies and Sexuality expert will be at MU at 7:30 tonight in Fine Arts Building’s Rhynsburger Theatre.
April 22, 2011
Columbia Today: April 22, 2011
Today’s News
An alternate route for Scott’s Branch Trail is under discussion. KOMU informs.
Columbia Public Schools signs a contract on athletic uniforms. See the Columbia Tribune.
A package at the Boone County Courthouse had to be cleared by the bomb squad yesterday. The Columbia Missourian reports.
What’s Happening
Secret societies host Tap Day at 2 p.m. today on the Francis Quadrangle.
Happy Hour at the Alpine Tower begins at 4 p.m. today at Epple Field.
April 21, 2011
Columbia Today: April 21, 2011
Today’s News
MU wants to raise $1 billion. Find it at KOMU.
A new AT&T cell tower may appear in Columbia. More from the Columbia Missourian.
Roots ‘N Blues leaks some of the line-up for this September, according to the Columbia Tribune.
What’s Happening
A Scrap Gallery shows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in Memorial Student Union’s Stotler Lounge.
The Roommate Game starts at 7 p.m. tonight in Memorial Student Union’s Bengal Lair.
April 20, 2011
Columbia Today: April 20, 2011
Today’s News
Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday relieves certain appliances of state tax. Go to KOMU.
Police charge a Columbia resident with a homicide that occurred Sunday. See the Columbia Tribune.
Electricity costs for the new parking garage downtown exceed revenue from parking fees. The Columbia Missourian informs.
What’s Happening
MU Personal Finance Symposium 2011 begins at 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge.
A new project from Mizzou Advantage will be discussed over pizza at 12 p.m. today in the MU Student Center, room 2212.
April 19, 2011
Columbia Today: April 19, 2011
Today’s News
Severe weather might hit Columbia today. The Columbia Missourian reports.
Suspects are unknown from the Waffle House shooting on Sunday. The Columbia Tribune has the story.
What’s Happening
A faculty meeting led by Chancellor Brady Deaton begins at 3 p.m. today.
A documentary called "Redlight" shows at 5:30 p.m. at Ragtag Cinema.
April 18, 2011
Columbia Today: April 18, 2011
Today’s News
Property crime is at a low. More from the Columbia Tribune.
The State Historical Society plans to change location. See KOMU.
Gas prices in Columbia rose last week, according to the Columbia Missourian.
What’s Happening
Asian Street Market will be at 12 p.m. today on Lowry Mall.
Information on graduate schools will be offered from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. today in the Student Success Center.
April 15, 2011
Columbia Today: April 15, 2011
Today’s News
Stormwater renovation may appear on the August ballot. Go to KOMU.
University of Missouri-Columbia Hydrogen Car Team goes to Houston for Shell’s Eco-marathon. From the Columbia Missourian.
Columbia will soon have a Volkswagen car dealership. The Columbia Tribune has the scoop.
What’s Happening
The Silverscreen Film Festival is at 7:30 p.m. today in Memorial Union’s Wrench Auditorium.
The Amateur Drag show begins at 8 tonight in Arts & Science Building’s Allen Auditorium.
April 14, 2011
Columbia Today: March 14, 2011
Today’s News
Two Columbia residents were arrested for distributing cocaine. More from the Columbia Tribune.
A fire caused the collapse of a barn yesterday. Details are at KOMU.
Large sewer customers may not see an increase in Columbia sewage rate. Check out the story at the Columbia Missourian.
What’s Happening
A lecture on cervical cancer in Venezuela begins at 12 p.m. today in Memorial Student Union’s Room S206.
Dr. Maya Angelou will speak at 7 p.m. tonight in Jesse Hall.