Columbia recycling center use jumps, leading to overflows
Recycling center drop-off locations across Columbia continue to have overflowing issues.…
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves new fire station in the southern part of the city
This will be the 10th fire station for the city after it is built.…
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No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance
The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in…
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COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power
A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give…
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Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order
The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting…
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Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime
The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.…
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WATCH: Columbia mayor evaluates COVID-19 order before city council meeting
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News about the effectiveness of the city’s COVID-19 health order before the city council…
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Columbia City Council to review community policing report
Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on…
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Columbia HR director set to retire
Columbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in…
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Columbia City Council votes against special election for restriction on roll carts
Columbia residents could vote in November to remove restrictions on roll carts in the…
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Boone County Commission defends approach to giving out CARES Act funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The three members of the Boone County Commission signed a letter Friday defending the county’s holding of most of the $21…
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WATCH LIVE: Columbia City Council to hold budget work session, council meeting
Columbia’s City Council is set to go over its fiscal year 2021 budget on Thursday…
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Masks encouraged for voting in Boone County election
BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Polling places are expected to open up at 6 Tuesday morning for the August primary election, and voters are asked to bring a…
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CARES Act funding agreement could add 40 positions to Columbia/Boone health department
The Columbia City Council is set to talk about an agreement on CARES Act funding with Boone County at its meeting…
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City Council considering special election on roll carts
The Columbia City Council is set to talk about holding a special election on roll carts at its meeting Monday…
Continue Reading WATCH: City Manager Glascock recommends cutting millions and dozens of jobs from 2021 city budget
Glascock said the cuts were brought on by the impact from…
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Two Columbia businesses charged with violating COVID-19 health orders
The city prosecutor has filed charges against two Columbia businesses for violating the current COVID-19 health order: Willies Pub & Pool and the…
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Automated roll carts could be on November ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia City Council voted Monday night on the possibility of transitioning to roll carts for solid waste removal. City Council…
Continue Reading Columbia officials to talk post COVID-19 housing security, resources
Officials with the City of Columbia are set to hold a post COVID-19 housing security presentation…
Continue Reading WATCH: Public comment at Columbia City Council includes race, policing and roll carts
Public comment at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting included speakers focused on race, policing and roll carts for automated trash…
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