Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions
A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a…
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Columbia COVID-19 budget changes get initial approval
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved proposed changes to the budget Monday to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the…
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City council gives initial approval for budget changes due to COVID-19
The Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget…
Continue Reading VIDEO: Mayor Brian Treece talks about COVID-19 reopening order on its first day in force
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News on Monday before the city council’s pre-council…
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City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening
The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.…
Continue Reading Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order
The Columbia city council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The city is encouraging people to livestream the meetings on the city’s website instead of…
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Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it
City of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its…
Continue Reading City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings
The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to…
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VIDEO: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece speaks about COVID-19 before city council meeting
The conversation included new ways the city council is conducting its meetings to adhere to social distancing guidelines and how well state and local…
Continue Reading Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19
The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.…
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Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of…
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Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference
City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in…
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Feds provide $800,000 to start flight to Charlotte from Columbia
City officials hope a federal grant will help entice a carrier to provide flights from the Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte, North…
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Columbia council approves extension for Broadway Hotel construction
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a construction extension for the Broadway Hotel at its meeting on…
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Crash deaths and injuries up in 2019 despite Vision Zero policy
Columbia has experienced an increase in serious traffic crashes despite a 2016 policy meant to reduce deaths and serious injuries, an advocate for…
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Columbia councilman says trash collection system ‘failing’
As Columbia continues to struggle to keep trash collector positions filled, a city councilman says the current system is not working and that major…
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Columbia Solid Waste Division considering changes amid ongoing staffing shortage
The Columbia Solid Waste Division is considering changes to the way it picks up refuse, as the city struggles to fill collector…
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School Board, City Council candidates participate in forum
The Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday…
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City leaders discuss difficult road to short-term rental regulations
The Columbia City Council is scheduled to vote on several ordinances on short term rentals at Monday’s meeting.…
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Columbia City Council is set to vote on short-term rentals
The Columbia City Council is set to vote on short term rentals on Monday night at seven.…
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