Columbia City Government Archives

Proposed apartment complex would involve tearing down University Place Apartments, other nearby buildings

June 11, 2026 3:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A major redevelopment project could reshape downtown Columbia and replace several existing buildings near the University of Missouri’s campus. Developers asked the Planning and Zonning Comission during at Thursday night’s meeting to rezone property between Paquin Street and College Avenue to make way for a new apartment complex called “Theory Sterling Mizzou.”

Columbia violence prevention consultant breaks down ongoing work

June 11, 2026 12:15 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) The National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform provided updates on the progress of the ongoing work to prevent violence around the City of Columbia. The group was contracted in early January to explore ways the city can curb violent crime. Since the NICJRs contract started the group has been working on 2

Columbia Fourth Ward candidate juggles being a lobbyist, running for office

June 11, 2026 11:56 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Fourth Ward city council candidate is running for office while continuing her work as a lobbyist, creating an extra challenge for funding her campaign. Missouri law prohibits a candidate from creating or maintaining a candidate committee if they’re a lobbyist. However, a new law that takes effect at the end

Public input meeting held on Columbia’s proposed irrigation ordinance

June 10, 2026 8:02 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents had an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed irrigation ordinance Wednesday night that city officials say is necessary to manage growing water demands. A public hearing was held at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where City of Columbia Utilities officials presented details of the ordinance to 13 residents in

Columbia considers $42 million utility meter modernization project

June 8, 2026 8:00 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is looking to finalize a $42 million project to modernize the city’s electric and water meter infrastructure; replacing and retrofitting tens of thousands of aging meters with advanced technology designed to improve billing accuracy, outage detection and customer access to utility data. The proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure project would replace 53,992

Christopher Ave named city’s new communications director

June 8, 2026 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Christopher Ave will start a new role later this month. The Director of the University of Missouri’s media relations and public affairs will become the City of Columbia’s communication director on June 22, the city announced in a Monday press release. Ave was one of three finalists announced by the city last

Allegiant Airlines flies to new service destinations following a million-dollar Columbia revenue guarantee

June 5, 2026 3:21 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Allegiant Airlines started two new service lines from the Columbia Regional Airport to Destin and Orlando, Florida, earlier this week. The new destinations were made possible through a $1 million revenue guarantee that the Columbia City Council approved in May. The city has doled out $82,000 from the transportation sales tax as

Community members voice concerns about future of The Shops at Sharp End after ARPA funding dries up

June 4, 2026 8:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Community members gathered Thursday to discuss the future of the Shops at Sharp End, a retail incubator created to support local entrepreneurs in one of Columbia’s most historically significant Black neighborhoods. The meeting comes as organizers face a looming funding deadline and growing questions about whether the current model adequately reflects the

3 people file for Columbia’s open Fourth Ward seat

June 2, 2026 6:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people have filed to run for the open Fourth Ward seat on the Columbia City Council in the Aug. 4 election. Tuesday was the deadline to file for the August election. The city clerk’s office confirmed the field includes former Columbia Utilities Director David Sorrell, Ryan King and attorney Sharon Jones,

Columbia sees more than 50% jump in parking revenue after raising rates

June 2, 2026 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s parking revenue is up substantially in the first six months of this year after the city raised parking rates in January. On-street parking rates increased to a $1 an hour on during the first week of January and has resulted in a 50.4% gain in revenue compared to the same time

$9.4 million Columbia city budget amendment includes money for CPD rebrand, transformer replacement

June 1, 2026 5:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved a nearly $9.4 million budget amendment on Monday that incorporates funding for several projects. The meeting agenda shows the city is looking to appropriate $9,398,731.56 in funds. Meeting documents show $3.5 million will be appropriated from electric retained earnings to replace a transformer for the Columbia Energy

Tourism and infrastructure highlighted in City of Columbia ‘State of the City’ address

May 23, 2026 7:07 AM Marie Moyer

City of Columbia Manager De’Carlon Seewood highlighted community involvement and infrastructure projects during Friday’s State of the City address.

This year’s theme is “Building a Stronger Columbia Together.”

Columbia city manager discusses public safety funding options during annual ‘State of the City’ address

May 22, 2026 11:18 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood addressed Columbia residents at the State of the City on Friday. In the past, the meeting has been a reflection of the past year. In 2025, Seewood spoke about the city’s destroyed recycling facility, potential budget cuts and crime. Details for Friday’s speech were released right before

Former Columbia parking manager allegedly stole $45,000 over nine months

May 21, 2026 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former parking manager for the City of Columbia allegedly stole roughly $45,000 in coins from the city during a nine-month period, court documents say. James Faup, 38, of Columbia, is charged in Boone County with stealing more than $25,000. He was arrested on April 2 and was released from jail after

Columbia safety officials defend proposed public safety sales tax amid business concerns

May 19, 2026 7:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia public safety leaders are making their case to voters after the City Council on Monday approved putting a proposed 1% public safety sales tax on the August ballot, saying the measure is needed to address decades of understaffing, aging facilities and increasing strain on the city’s general fund. The tax would

‘We got here because we fell behind horribly’: Columbia officials make case for 1% public safety sales tax after council approval

May 18, 2026 5:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After delaying a vote earlier this month, holding hours of discussion and hearing concerns from several residents, the Columbia City Council unanimously approved placing a proposed 1% sales tax for public safety on the August ballot. Monday marked the City Council’s final opportunity to approve the proposal in time for the August

Columbia City Council to revisit sales tax proposal Monday after delay

May 17, 2026 7:23 AM Marie Moyer

The City of Columbia’s 1% public safety sales tax proposal is back on the agenda Monday after being tabled in early May in a 4-3 vote.

If approved by the council, residents will be able to vote for the proposal on the August ballot.

Former Columbia mayor criticizes Ward 4 candidate day after filing opens

May 13, 2026 4:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A candidate in Columbia’s Fourth Ward race is defending his record following after a former mayor called him out on social media. Former Columbia Utilities Director Dave Sorrell filed paperwork on Tuesday to run for the open Fourth Ward seat on the City Council. Former Mayor Brian Treece left a comment on

Columbia names interim parking manager

May 12, 2026 4:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has named an interim parking manger. Vineet Kapila will serve in the role after James Faup was removed last month after accusations of stealing arose. Kapila has been in the role since April 6, four days after Faup’s arrest. Kapila’s name first appeared on the Columbia Parking Commission

Columbia City Council expects to see deficit spending each year through 2031

May 11, 2026 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Documents for a Columbia City Council work session on Monday shows the city can expect to spend millions in the red through fiscal year 2031. Meeting documents show general revenue and expenditures are expected to look as followed: Fiscal YearRevenueExpendituresDeficit2026$130,045,273$137,792,238$7,746,9652027$131,668,045$135,897,485$4,229,4402028$132,816,321$139,207,543$6,391,2222029$133,981,664$142,599,122$8,617,4582030$135,170,623$146,074,251$10,903,6282031$136,371,944$149,635,010$13,263,066 Some of the biggest expenses from the general fund are employee wages