Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.…
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Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions
The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.…
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Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools
CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement…
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The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at it’s meeting…
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Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.…
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools says it ‘will expect’ students to wear masks; city works on requirement
The local health department is drawing up an ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public places in Columbia, while Columbia Public…
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City of Columbia may cut jobs, end school resource officer contract
The City of Columbia will cut 78.5 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an economic slowdown, pending approval by elected…
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new…
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Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump
A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement,…
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Columbia mayor declares Juneteenth Celebration Day
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece proclaimed Friday to be Juneteenth Celebration Day in the…
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Public talks to Columbia City Council about inequity, racial injustice
The Columbia City Council heard from several members of the public about their frustrations with police and support of protests during the council’s…
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WATCH: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece on police reform and protests
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece answers questions about protests and police…
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Boone County to remain under health order as state rules expire
Much of Missouri will no longer be under any COVID-19 health orders starting…
Continue Reading City council to hear from residents about racism, protest response
The Columbia City Council is set to hear from several people about the Columbia Police Department response to protests and systematic racism at it’s…
Continue Reading Public suggests new policy to Columbia police review board
A board created to provide an independent review of Columbia’s police is getting ready for extra public comment at its Wednesday…
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WATCH: Columbia mayor on local protests against police violence
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece will appear live Monday on ABC 17 News at 5 and 6 ahead of the city’s council regular…
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Columbia city manager warns of possible service cuts as COVID-19 hits revenue
Columbia City Manager John Glascock said Thursday that he is directing departments to make plans for 10 percent cuts as the COVID-19 pandemic…
Continue Reading Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 and budget
The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021…
Continue Reading WATCH: Columbia mayor addresses increase in COVID-19 cases
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece spoke with ABC 17 News on Monday as the city council met to discuss COVID-19 and its hit on the fiscal 2021…
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna…
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