Columbia City Government Archives

WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia

March 4, 2022 3:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 3, 2022 5:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.

WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor

March 2, 2022 5:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.

WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 1, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

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WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected

February 28, 2022 3:55 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview with the candidate here.

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council gives downtown safety update

February 23, 2022 2:24 PM Chanel Porter

Chief Jones says the department and community should take each incident case by case and thoughtful in their approach.

Columbia opening overnight warming center through Friday as homelessness discussions continue

February 23, 2022 5:31 AM Ben Fein

The emergency overnight warming center located at the Wabash bus station in Columbia is set to open through Friday, according to a press release, as the city deals with below freezing temperatures.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council approves $2 million funding Monday for affordable housing

February 21, 2022 6:02 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council approved $2 million in funding for a 24 unit affordable housing development project with the Columbia Housing Authority. The development would be built at Sexton Road and Garth Ave. and would be called Kinney point. The development would work to directly address homelessness by providing affordable housing in the

Columbia City Council to authorize agreement with CPS bringing back officers in school buildings

February 20, 2022 8:17 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council plans to authorize a new contract with Columbia Public Schools on Monday to bring back police officers in some school buildings, and some people are against the change. The SRO agreement is a first reading. Meaning there will likely be no discussion at city council, and will need one

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia host public comment on redrawing the ward map

February 8, 2022 9:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The city has three maps it’s considering.

Columbia City Council approves new job position aimed at improving trash collection reliability

February 8, 2022 6:37 PM Chanel Porter

Columbia City Council voted Monday night to add a full-time position for solid waste packers in efforts to help make trash collection operations more reliable.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are local governments doing enough to help the homeless?

February 8, 2022 1:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

A political fight has broken out in Columbia over services for the homeless.

Columbia housing commission holds public forum to discuss federal funding for homelessness.

Columbia City Council meeting to discuss a report that outlines efforts to end homelessness

February 6, 2022 5:59 PM Leila Mitchell

Watch the city council meeting replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is expected to share a report on homelessness with the public Monday, according to its agenda. The report addresses the issue of homelessness in the community by giving citizens a deeper look into the resources provided by the city

Columbia officials warn of lingering cold as overnight warming center set to open

February 6, 2022 5:03 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District gave guidance on how to stay warm in a Facebook post Thursday, as Mid-Missouri continues to deal with frigid temperatures.