Columbia City Government Archives

Columbia city manager to deliver State of the City address

May 31, 2023 5:55 AM Kennedy Miller

On Wednesday, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the annual State of the City address.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the City of Columbia do enough to support police officers?

May 31, 2023 12:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Officers Association on Tuesday issued a call for residents to show up to the next City Council meeting to show political support for officers.

Columbia Police Officers Association asks for residents to lobby at City Council meeting

May 30, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

The Columbia Police Officers Association is asking residents to lobby on its behalf at the next City Council meeting on Monday.

Area government offices closed for Memorial Day

May 26, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Offices for Boone, Cole and Callaway counties, among others, will be closed for the holiday. The City of Columbia also said in a press release. For Columbia, residential curbside trash collection will not occur Monday and will

Court appoints special prosecutor in Columbia Police Department use-of-force investigation

May 24, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge has appointed a special prosecutor in review the criminal investigation into two former Columbia police officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar.

Park Patrol hosts training session, continues search for park volunteers

May 23, 2023 5:51 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Park Patrol is looking for volunteers to help keep parks and trails clean and safe in Columbia. Anyone who wants to volunteer must consent to a background check, interview with city staff and must complete a 30-minute video training session. Volunteers help patrol the MKT Trail, the Bear Creek Trail, the

Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia

May 22, 2023 11:46 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.

Columbia recycling suspension could lead to overflows at drop-off spots

May 19, 2023 12:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The city announced on Wednesday that it would be temporarily canceling curbside recycling for the next month, due to an ongoing staffing shortage.

Columbia staff shortage leads to loss of city services

May 18, 2023 11:56 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia’s ongoing staff shortage is affecting residents, with municipal services being pulled back because of a lack of workers.

Survey reveals desire for building and maintaining affordable housing in Columbia

May 17, 2023 6:14 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Included on the roster for Wednesday’s meeting– the results from a survey issued by the city in February. Residents were invited to fill out 11 questions asking about housing and development needs in the community. After 358

Columbia makes ARPA application records more transparent

May 17, 2023 12:43 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did CPD officers use excessive force against Lee Martin?

May 17, 2023 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police have been dealing with the fallout from a video that shows officers using force while arresting a man outside a downtown bar.

Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan

May 16, 2023 6:54 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight

City of Columbia spokeswoman: Internal Affairs investigation on two CPD officers will end

May 16, 2023 11:35 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia’s police chief will not discuss an Internal Affairs investigation into two officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar earlier this month will be affected by those officers’ resignations.

GO COMO bus routes to be discussed at City Council meeting Monday

May 15, 2023 1:38 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The status of GO COMO bus routes is expected to be discussed at Monday’s Columbia City council meeting, according to the meeting agenda. GO COMO is facing a staffing shortage of 11-full time drivers, according to meeting documents. Drivers are working 12 hours of mandatory overtime per week, according to meeting documents.

Death investigation underway after body found at downtown parking garage

May 13, 2023 3:30 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This copy was changed to reflect investigation into manner of death is ongoing. Columbia Police blocked off a section of Walnut Street next to the Fifth and Walnut parking garage for several hours Saturday. Witnesses told ABC 17 they saw a man perched outside the perimeter fence on the top

Waner will not seek reelection to Columbia City Council next year

May 10, 2023 4:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Ward 2 City Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced on social media on Wednesday that she will not seek reelection due to a medical issue. Waner’s term ends in April 2024. She plans to finish her term on the council. Waner said on social media that a 14 millimeter mass was found during

Columbia Commission to discuss survey results on proposed changes to short-term rentals

May 4, 2023 6:19 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Thursday, Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission is set to discuss survey results on proposed changes to short-term rentals. This issue has been up for debate between city leaders since 2018 and commissioners have been working to prepare a final draft of proposed regulations since September. In Columbia, there are currently about 370 active short-term

City of Columbia’s plan to install accessible pedestrian signals at two intersections delayed

May 2, 2023 11:44 AM Nia Hinson

The project includes audible signals that will have countdown timers.

Columbia City Council votes against adding speed humps to Russell Boulevard

May 1, 2023 7:16 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An effort to add five-speed humps along Russell Boulevard failed at the Monday night Columbia City Council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against the installation of five speed-humps on the busy road between Broadway Street and Rollins Road. About 10 residents voiced their comments during the meeting tonight with the majority opposing