It looks like Columbia’s popular Fire in the Sky event on the fourth of July will take place at Stephens Lake park, which is near Broadway and Old Highway 63. Columbia Parks and Recreation acting director Gabe Huffington says Fire in the Sky is looking for a permanent home. “And right now we have had …
Roots N Blues focused on health precautions; more than 20 hand-washing stations available
Thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend’s Roots N Blues Festival, which begins Friday afternoon at Columbia’s Stephens Lake Park. Gates open today at 4. Festival organizers say they trust health care professionals and that to gain entry, you’ll need to verify proof of full vaccination against COVID or have a negative COVID …
Expect long backups on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during Roots ‘N Blues, into next week
State transportation officials are warning you to expect significant backups and delays on eastbound I-70 west of Columbia during the Roots ‘N Blues festival. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close one eastbound I-70 bridge over Perche creek Friday evening at 8, and will be putting a concrete barrier up. That lane will stay …