Plan includes potential for water tower in southwest Columbia
A property owner has submitted plans to the city which include the possibility of a new water tower in southwest Columbia, which pressure problems have plagued for years.
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Property mapping could be potential tool as Columbia looks to transform vacant lots
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders attended the Vacant Property Leadership Institute earlier this month, and the organization hosting that conference said changes will be dependent on the momentum a city can get to work towards its goals. Justin Godard, associate director of national leadership and education at the Center for Community Progress, said immediately following
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Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness sees new people using services weekly
Some organizations involved in the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness say they’re seeing new faces every week.
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Columbia City Council votes to continue participating in federal asset forfeiture program
COLUMBIA, Mo. During last week’s Columbia City Council meeting, council members voted to continue participating in the federal asset forfeiture program. The city has a little more than $400,000 in asset forfeiture funds, with about $86,000 of that coming this year. The funds can be utilized by the Columbia Police Department. However, during the council
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Proffitt picked as new Columbia Ward 2 councilwoman
Rachel Proffitt has been picked to represent Ward 2 on the Columbia City Council.
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Ten years after task force, Columbia still looking to curb violent crime
In the past 10 years, Columbia has seen three mayors, three city managers and now three police chiefs. Every one of these city leaders attempted to address community violence. Despite their efforts, FBI statistics show a rise in violent crime.
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Columbia Fire Training Academy hoping to expand after animal shelter moves
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the Central Missouri Humane Society moves to a new home, the city is planning on using its current property on Big Bear Boulevard to expand the current Columbia Fire Training Academy. A spokesperson for the animal shelter previously said they are hoping to decide on a property for a new location
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Waner recognized by Columbia City Council at her last meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council recognized Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner on Monday in what was her last meeting as a councilwoman. Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that she is resigning because she is moving into a new home outside of
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City Council to discuss adding restaurant in Columbia airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Airport is looking to add a restaurant. The Columbia City Council meets Monday to discuss a possible airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, LLC to lease the terminal, according to the council agenda. To lease the Columbia Regional Airport terminal, it would be $24,313 per year for five years.
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City of Columbia continues pattern of internal hiring with Police Chief Jill Schlude
The announcement Wednesday of Jill Schlude as police chief is not Columbia’s first internal candidate to be hired after conducting a nationwide search.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?
The City of Columbia unveiled the name of its newest police chief on Wednesday.
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Jill Schlude named as next Columbia police chief
Jill Schlude has been selected as the next Columbia police chief.Â
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Central Missouri Humane Society eyeing three possible locations for new shelter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is considering three locations for its new home, with one being city-owned property at Strawn Road and I-70 Drive. The current shelter at Big Bear Boulevard has outgrown its space and the almost 50-year-old building has also turned into a safety hazard with caving ceilings, crumbling walls,
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Eight apply for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The deadline to apply was Monday. The list of applicants includes: Susan Renee CarterRachel ProffittLisa MeyerWilliam MoyesCornellia WilliamsFrederick SaffoldRobert Schreiber IIILucio Martino Bitoy IV Applications opened after
Continue Reading Five apply so far for open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people have applied so far for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat. The city announced last month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that
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Columbia looking to vacant lots to help solve affordable housing issue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is looking to transform vacant lots to help solve the city’s affordable housing issue. City leaders are attending a Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas, this week to get information on what can be done with the city’s vacant lots. Columbia Neighborhood Services Manager Leigh Kottwitz –
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Columbia roll cart ordinance should be revised?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roll carts have been a hot-button issue in Columbia for years, and the new program is set to begin on March 4. At the most-recent City Council meeting, Ward 6 Councilwoman Betsy Peters suggested the language surrounding the storage of roll carts at a residence is not specific enough. The council decided
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174 water main breaks reported in Columbia during 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a water main break near the University of Missouri’s campus last month flooded a parking lot and the basement of a residence hall, ABC 17 submitted a records request to learn how many water main breaks have happened in the city. Since Jan. 1, 2020, through October of this year, the
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Columbia City Council approves $2 million for Kinney Point housing project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council at its Monday night meeting approved the affordable housing funding agreement with the Housing Authority of Columbia and the Kinney Point Development Group. The City Council approved the use of $2 million in HOME-ARP funds in the Kinney Point housing project to be developed at the northeast corner of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia be an LGBTQ+ sanctuary city?
A group of University of Missouri students is asking the Columbia City Council to make the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community.
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