Columbia councilwoman to resign after moving out of Second Ward
Columbia Second Ward Councilwoman Andrea Waner will resign next month when she moves out of the district she represents.
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Columbia City Council prioritizes affordable housing and homelessness in its recommendations for ARPA money
The Columbia City Council will vote Monday to award $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Columbia Parks and Rec staff eye changes at ARC after June fight
Columbia Parks and Recreation is considering several changes to the Activity and Recreation Center following a fight with a gun this summer.
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission set to discuss new language to short term rental regulations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the new text alterations made to the proposed draft of short term rental regulations. Some of the language changes made to the drafted document include changing the term “principal resident” to “long term
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New Housing and Neighborhood Services department will streamline housing needs in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Monday night, which includes the creation of a new Housing and Neighborhood Services department. City documents show the department will house two divisions, including the Office of Neighborhood Services and Volunteer Programs. The Community Development Block Grant will also report to the
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Police overtime costs climbing as departments search for workers
Taxpayers are footing a 57% increase in overtime costs for fiscal 2023.
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Columbia Fire prepares to staff two new stations
With Fire Station 11 set to open later this month, the Columbia Fire Department already has eyes on Fire Station 10 opening next year.
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Columbia City Council reviews union agreement, reps ask for paid family leave; Council approves SRO contract with CPS
The Columbia City Council is expected at its meeting Monday to review its collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 955 for a four-year labor contract.
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Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?
Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Columbia City Council to consider different recycling center location after backlash from residents
Residents were not on board with the idea of building a recycling drop-off center on Oakland Gravel Road during an August public input meeting, so the city is looking at other options.
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Area government offices closed for Labor Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area city and county offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Both City of Columbia offices will be closed for the holiday. Curbside trash collection will not take place Monday, and will be delayed one day the rest of the week, according to a press
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LiUNA 955 approves contract with City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) LiUNA Local 955 announced in a Tuesday press release that it has ratified its contract with the City of Columbia on Sunday night. According to the press release, the agreement includes: Ending pre-employment marijuana drug testing for all new hires who do not have to maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.Wage increases, which
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Columbia City Council amendments to budget increase it by $5 million
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Amendment discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting led to a tentative $5 million increase to the city budget. The council met on Monday to discuss several topics, includiding a hotel tax, hear from the public regarding the city’s upcoming budget, and review the Columbia Police Department’s contract with the Columbia Public Schools.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the City of Columbia buy the McKinney building?
The City of Columbia is considering the purchase of a downtown building — a proposal set to come before the city council Monday.
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Columbia City Council talks of potential purchase of historic McKinney building
The Columbia City Council is considering purchasing of the historic McKinney building at the council meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia need more school resource officers?
The Columbia Board of Education is set to review a contract to put four police officers in district high schools.
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Columbia considering mental health crisis help for police calls
As the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a deadly Columbia Police Department officer-involved shooting, the city is looking to include mental health professionals to aid with crisis calls.
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Half-dozen hires still needed for Columbia recycling pickup to start back up
Columbia Solid Waste needs to make at least six more hires before it can restart curbside recycling pickup, according to the department’s director.
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Proposed 2024 City of Columbia budget around $533 million; two more budget hearings set for August and September
Watch a live stream of the City Council meeting in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council held the first of its three budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 at its meeting Monday night. In July, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood delivered the annual budget address. According to the proposed budget,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia have enough recycling dropoff spots?
The Columbia city government is thinking about putting a new recycling dropoff on the city’s north side.
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