City of Columbia considers solutions to collecting yard waste as fall arrives
The Columbia City Council addressed the change in seasons Monday, searching for a solution to disposing leaves under the city’s new trash program.
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Parents of recent suicide victim call on the city of Columbia to make safety improvements at Fifth And Walnut garage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several suicides of happened at the site of the Fifth and Walnut parking garage in the past decade. Parent’s of the recent victim, Haven Thomason, is shining light on the city of Columbia not taking appropriate steps to prevent this from continuing. Earl and Jenny Rebarchek said their daughter Haven was a
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Columbia City Council holds public hearing on the 2022 Annual Budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The second of three public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget was held Tuesday in the council chambers to allow opportunities for public input on the many items covered by the budget process. There was also an organized rally held outside city hall before the meeting by “Rally to Invest
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Columbia police and fire department leaders ask city for federal funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department and Police Department chiefs met with the city council Thursday to discuss getting a share of federal funding. Both departments are looking to get money for staffing. They’re trying to get money from the American Rescue Plan from which the city is expected to get $25 million. CPD
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Columbia city commission recommends Business Loop sidewalk for state funding
The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission listed a stretch of sidewalk on Business Loop 70 from Garth Avenue to Providence Road in a request to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The request asks the department to put the project on its High-Priority Unfunded Needs List, along with five other projects.
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Future of vacant lot on Cherry Street uncertain
The vacant lot on Cherry Street may remain empty for longer than expected now that Columbia City Council rejected a proposal to allocate 99 parking spots to a new hotel.
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Columbia City Council to vote on hotel parking agreement and discuss banning flavored vapes
The Columbia City Council plans to vote on the parking agreement for the new Cherry Street Hotel, but this time with more data presented.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia ban flavored vaping products?
The move is part of a set of recommendations meant to reduce youth vaping rates. Columbia has already upped the legal purchasing age for tobacco and vapor products to 21.
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2020 Census data shows Boone County population growth
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2020 once-in-a-decade Census data shows Boone County growing in population and becoming more diverse. The federal data dropped on Thursday for states to begin redistricting efforts. The new numbers show Missouri added 165,986 residents in the last ten years. Boone County is one of the only mid-Missouri counties which significantly grew
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Crisis center in Columbia could be just months from opening
A mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.
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Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing
Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s mask decision?
The city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.
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Health experts encourage masks regardless of vaccination status as Columbia City Council prepares for vote
Emerging data indicate that vaccinated individuals infected with the delta variant have similar viral loads as those who are unvaccinated and can transmit the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say the coronavirus vaccines remain safe and effective in preventing severe COVID-19 complications like hospitalization and death.
Continue Reading Mask requirement in Columbia city buildings could extend to all of city in Monday night vote
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, the City of Columbia will require masks in all city buildings, regardless of vaccination status. However, the mandate could be expanded to the rest of the city pending a Monday night vote. The Columbia City Council is holding a special meeting Monday night to discuss and vote on requiring face
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Columbia City Council members give insight on options for mask mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will discuss an emergency ordinance on Monday which could mandate masks throughout the city. The mandate would go into effect at the decision of the council and would last 30 days unless “extended, rescinded, superseded or amended in writing by later adopted ordinances.” It requires everyone five and
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Columbia parking committee bounces hotel recommendation back to city council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Parking Advisory Committee says it needs more information on the proposed hotel parking at the intersection of Cherry St. and Hitt St., in order to make a recommendation. Columbia’s city council asked the parking advisory committee to go over the plan at its last meeting. “Our job is to pass
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Columbia city manager says city in ‘fine financial position’ as he unveils budget
City Manager John Glascock will present his version of the Columbia city budget for the 2022 fiscal year at noon on Thursday.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should mask mandates return to Columbia and Boone County?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now advised everyone to wear masks indoors in coronavirus hot spots such as Mid-Missouri.
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Former worker says city manager abused power in doling out discipline to employees
Colleen Spurlock had been on the job for about a year for the city of Columbia. She was working as a fellow in the city manager’s office, learning the ins and outs of government and helping with special projects and city council requests.
Continue Reading Columbia city manager questioned over handling of employee speech at city council
Attorney Andy Hirth sent a letter Wednesday to city manager John Glascock pushing back on Glascock’s decision to put city budget officer Kyle Rieman on paid leave. Glascock did not specify why he was put on leave in a July 9 memo to Rieman, but Hirth’s letter said Glascock told Rieman it was “insubordination.”
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