Developer plans subdivision near new Columbia middle school
The developers of Sinclair Farms want to build a subdivision with hundreds of new home lots, cottage style houses, townhomes, an apartment complex…
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Council approves new recycling drop-off center in Columbia
The proposed recycling center will be built at the Parks Management Center, located at 1501 Business Loop 70 W. at Cosmo Park. The project includes a…
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Local businesses react to news of Columbia, Boone County health orders expiring
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is…
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Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update
Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders…
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Renovations in the works for former Boone County Fairgrounds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday to discuss possible renovations for the former Boone County…
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Columbia restaurants get to use parking spaces but will have to pay for them
Columbia restaurants will have to pay to seat customers in blocked-off parking spots but supporters hope the new law will still help businesses with…
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City of Columbia to pay $950,000 for Orr Street property
The land at 209 St. James St. and 201 Orr St. is the former site of an Ameren Missouri manufactured gas plant.…
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Betsy Peters wins Columbia’s Sixth Ward race
Peters is seeking her third term in a race that includes business owners Philip Merriman and Randy Minchew.…
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ELECTION NIGHT UPDATES: Boone County results final; Sasser, Snodgrass, Waner, Peters win
Check back here for updates throughout the night.…
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Waner wins Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
The chair of Columbia’s Human Rights Commission has won an open seat on the Columbia City…
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What to expect at Boone County polling places for Tuesday’s municipal election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County polling places on Tuesday’s municipal election day will continue coronavirus safety protocols for the second year…
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Columbia residents complain of trash bag problems 2 months into new system
Nearly two months into Columbia’s “pay as you throw” residential trash collection program, residents are still reporting problems with city-issued…
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Columbia residents ‘not surprised’ about illegal dumping after new city-issued trash bags
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia officials are reminding residents of the risks of illegal dumping. Officials said this has been happening at…
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Bird Scooters will return to Columbia soon, after unanimous council vote
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:15 p.m. : Bird scooters are on their way back to Columbia, after city council approved an agreement with the University…
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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.…
Continue Reading 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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