I-70/Highway 63 connector a ‘massive concern’ for pedestrian safety
“That area is a massive concern,” said Lawrence Simonson with PedNet Coalition in Columbia. “It has a lot of issues. It’s an incredibly poorly…
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Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus
Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia and Boone County ease coronavirus restrictions?
The health director for Columbia and Boone County announced Wednesday a new coronavirus order that will allow restaurants and bars to stay open later…
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Bars can stay open until midnight under new Columbia, Boone County health orders
Restaurants that serve alcohol, cars and entertainment venues can stay open until midnight in Boone County starting Feb.…
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WATCH REPLAY: Columbia City Council, school board candidates at forum
The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday…
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Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits
The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount…
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Columbia holds last day for drive-thru trash voucher exchange
The voucher exchange is scheduled to end Saturday after a contactless drive-thru for garbage bag vouchers was held at the Parks Management Center in…
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Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic
Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their…
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Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds
The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly…
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WATCH REPLAY: Health director updates Columbia City Council on coronavirus efforts
The council meets at 7…
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce announces legislative priorities for 2021
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is focusing on several legislative priorities this year. The organization laid out its main goals Thursday. Those…
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City of Columbia could change how utility disconnects work
City leaders in Columbia could change how utility disconnections are done. The Human Rights Commission voted Tuesday night to send a report to the…
Continue Reading City of Columbia hosting drive-thru trash bag voucher exchange at Cosmo Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. The City of Columbia Utilities Services is hosting a contactless drive-through exchange for garbage bag vouchers in two weeks at the…
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Third person enters race for Columbia’s Sixth Ward
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The race for the Sixth Ward in Columbia is getting larger. Philip Merriman will run against Councilwoman Betsy Peters and…
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to discuss CARES Act funding
Columbia city leaders are set to discuss CARES Act funding along with other topics during their work session starting at 9 a.m on Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Columbia Housing and Community Development give recommendations on CARES Act Funding proposals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Housing and Community Development gave their CARES ACT Funding proposals recommendations Wednesday night in the third…
Continue Reading Columbia City Council and health department discuss vaccines
City leaders and staff with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department continue to grapple with how to fight the Coronavirus on a local level as…
Continue Reading Columbia, Boone County leaders meet for COVID-19 update
Leaders are expected to discuss record-setting COVID-19 numbers in Boone County during a conference call hosted by the Boone County Commission.…
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Columbia city manager names new human resources director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager John Glascock announced Richard Enyard, Ph.D., as the new director of Human Resources after a three month…
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City of Columbia announces new ‘instant payment’ option for utility customers at a participating Walmart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has rolled out a new “instant pay” option at participating Walmarts for utility customers. Utility…
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