Columbia Sewer Utility asking for public input on Forest Hill improvement project
The Columbia Sewer Utility is asking residents to weigh in on a planned sewer improvement project at Forest Hill Court and Ridge Road.
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McBaine Water Treatment Plant improvement project takes a step forward
Columbia Water and Light customers could soon see their monthly base charge increase to help fund the city’s McBaine Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
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Election petitions for Columbia City Council available next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Wednesday press release that election petitions for two City Council seats are available to be picked up next week. Would-be candidates can begin filing for the April 2 election on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and file no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. There will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation earlier
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First Ward residents petition to recall City Councilman Nick Knoth over lobbyist role
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents of Columbia’s First Ward have started a petition to recall Councilman Nick Knoth, because of his new job as a lobbyist. In early October, Knoth accepted a position as the Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of Realtors. The group of citizens believes Knoth’s lobbyist position
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Nearly one-third of Columbia curbside trash pickup customers respond to roll cart selection postcard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday amended its 2024 annual budget to allocate funds for the purchase of roll carts for an automated residential curbside refuse collection. According to the City Council agenda, city staff is working to buy 36,200 roll carts for the program which cost roughly $2.2 million. At the
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Columbia firefighters alerted administration to possible mold weeks before action was taken
Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station 6 are bunking with Station 7 while the city assesses possible mold damage to ceiling tiles.
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Columbia City Council recognizes union for water distribution workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia City Council unanimously approved to recognize positions in the Water Distribution Division of the Utilities Department as a part of the LiUNA Local 955 bargaining unit. This comes after the water distribution workers rallied outside City Hall last week, claiming that the city violated their rights under the
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City of Columbia and firefighters union don’t see eye-to-eye on critical illness pool participation
Jefferson City is part of a program that aims to help firefighters with cancer treatment while also saving the city some money.
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City of Columbia taking applications for open Ward 2 seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be taking applications for the soon-to-be-open Ward 2 seat, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. The city will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation last week, effective Nov. 22. Waner
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City of Columbia names four finalists for police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia released the names and backgrounds of its four police chief finalists Monday ahead of a public forum next week. Nathaniel Clark, Dan Haley, Jill Schlude and Michael Zeller have been named as finalists to take over after the retirement of former chief Geoff Jones. The city hired Public Sector
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia need an office dedicated to preventing violence?
It’s the city’s latest idea to take on violent crime.
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Columbia councilwoman to resign after moving out of Second Ward
Columbia Second Ward Councilwoman Andrea Waner will resign next month when she moves out of the district she represents.
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Columbia City Council prioritizes affordable housing and homelessness in its recommendations for ARPA money
The Columbia City Council will vote Monday to award $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Columbia Parks and Rec staff eye changes at ARC after June fight
Columbia Parks and Recreation is considering several changes to the Activity and Recreation Center following a fight with a gun this summer.
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission set to discuss new language to short term rental regulations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the new text alterations made to the proposed draft of short term rental regulations. Some of the language changes made to the drafted document include changing the term “principal resident” to “long term
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New Housing and Neighborhood Services department will streamline housing needs in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Monday night, which includes the creation of a new Housing and Neighborhood Services department. City documents show the department will house two divisions, including the Office of Neighborhood Services and Volunteer Programs. The Community Development Block Grant will also report to the
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Police overtime costs climbing as departments search for workers
Taxpayers are footing a 57% increase in overtime costs for fiscal 2023.
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Columbia Fire prepares to staff two new stations
With Fire Station 11 set to open later this month, the Columbia Fire Department already has eyes on Fire Station 10 opening next year.
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Columbia City Council reviews union agreement, reps ask for paid family leave; Council approves SRO contract with CPS
The Columbia City Council is expected at its meeting Monday to review its collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 955 for a four-year labor contract.
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