Columbia Today: Oct. 8, 2009

Posted to Columbia Today by Kelly Hagen at 2:03 p.m., Oct. 8, 2009

Today's News

A flash flood warning has been issued in Boone County today as many roads were closed due to heavy rain. Read more here.

Highway I-70 work construction is put on hold from noon today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow due to increased football traffic. Read more here.

Football seating this year was originally reduced to 14 inches, but now has been increased to 15.4 inches, due to a lack of ticket sales. Read more here.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Columbia Values Diversity Awards, an award that recognizes commitment to nonviolence and racial equality. The nomination deadline is Nov. 27. Read more here.

What's Happening

Mizzou vs. Nebraska game tonight at 8 p.m.

Rhynsburger Theatre presents "The Grass Harp" tonight at 8 p.m.

Artrageous Weekend this Friday and Sunday in downtown Columbia. For more details visit artrageousfridays.com.