Columbia City Government Archives

Outline for roll-cart trash pickup system comes before Columbia City Council

March 6, 2023 11:54 AM Ethan Heinz

City of Columbia staff has outlined what a move to roll carts for trash pickup might look like.

City starts information campaign on Columbia marijuana sales tax

March 2, 2023 6:03 PM Nia Hinson

The City of Columbia has started its public messaging about the recreational marijuana sales tax on the April ballot.

Pat Fowler announces she is dropping out of Columbia First Ward race

February 22, 2023 2:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Ward 1 Councilwoman Pat Fowler announced on her social media that she will be ending her reelection bid. In a Facebook post, she said family responsibilities was the major contributing factor. “Many of you know that in September 2018 my StepMom moved to Columbia so I could be her decision-maker and

Columbia Water and Light to begin water testing for lead and copper in March

February 22, 2023 11:30 AM Ethan Heinz

Columbia Water and Light said Tuesday that workers will start to collect water samples to test for lead and copper next month after violating monitoring rules.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about Columbia’s water testing mistake?

February 22, 2023 3:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia city officials admitted this week that they did not test the water supply for lead or copper last year.

City of Columbia admits to not testing water for lead, copper

February 21, 2023 11:22 AM Ethan Heinz

City officials admitted Monday night to not properly testing drinking water for lead or copper over the past year.

Columbia City Council approves tourism development funds for True/False

February 20, 2023 3:08 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council at its meeting on Monday approved tourism development funds for the True/False Film Festival, which takes place annually in Downtown Columbia. The resolution authorizes a tourism development sponsorship between the city and True/False this year. The festival will take place March 2-5. There will be roughly 130 screenings.

Columbia residents can give input on recycling system at meeting next month

February 20, 2023 4:11 PM Katie Greathouse

The City of Columbia is holding a meeting next month to get input from residents about the city’s recycling system.

City Council to vote on travel funds for True/False filmmakers

February 19, 2023 7:54 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planning the 20th annual True/False Film Festival is truly a numbers game. Over the course of three days, March 2 through 5, the event will feature 130 screenings of 35 full-length documentaries and 20 short films. Large crowds often follow the festival, but the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board estimates over

Muleskinners hold Columbia Ward 1 forum; candidates disagree on solutions to affordable housing

February 17, 2023 6:18 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ward 1 Columbia City Councilwoman Pat Fowler and challenger Nick Knoth had a lot to say about their plans Friday, if they were to be elected to the Ward 1 seat on April 4. At a forum held by the Muleskinners, Fowler said her main focus for the community is on creating equitable

Columbia City Council lacks residency requirements while Jefferson City debates their removal

February 16, 2023 5:05 PM Marissa Hollowed

Just because someone represents part of a city in a local government, it doesn’t mean they actually live there.

Recreational marijuana sales begin at Columbia dispensaries

February 7, 2023 8:35 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Beginning Tuesday, marijuana dispensaries in Columbia will be allowed to start selling weed for recreational use. This move comes after the Columbia City Council voted in favor of regulating business licenses for recreational marijuana at its council meeting Monday evening. It comes just a few days after the state started approving those licenses as

Columbia City Council approves permit for Opportunity Campus

February 6, 2023 11:48 AM Ethan Heinz

The Columbia City Council is expected to decide Monday night whether to approve the construction of a public campus offering services for the homeless.

Missouri AG issues another letter to CPS over drag performance at diversity event

January 25, 2023 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner

A drag queen performance last week at diversity breakfast where Columbia students were present continued Wednesday to draw the ire of Missouri Republican officials.

Columbia Public Schools sends letter to governor about drag performance

January 22, 2023 2:53 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In response to statewide backlash, Columbia Public Schools superintendent sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson about a field trip some students attended that included a drag performance. Parson is among several Republican Missouri politicians who spoke out Friday about CPS’s field trip to Columbia’s Annual “Columbia Values Diversity” Breakfast. The

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support local taxes on recreational marijuana sales?

January 18, 2023 12:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Cities and counties in Mid-Missouri are considering whether to put their own sales taxes on recreational marijuana on the ballot.

Advisory group wants city to take over Business Loop 70 in Columbia

January 17, 2023 1:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A city advisory group that specializes in issues affecting Downtown Columbia wants the Missouri Department of Transportation to relinquish control of Business Loop 70.

City of Columbia looking to add 3% sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases

January 17, 2023 5:44 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is looking at possibly adding a local sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases. On Tuesday, the city will discuss putting a 3% sales tax on marijuana purchases. The 3% sales tax would be in addition to the state’s 6% sales tax. 011723-COLUMBIA-CITY-COUNCIL-Download This proposal comes after recreational marijuana was approved by voters under

Large number of Columbia residents give input on trash collection at meeting

January 10, 2023 7:48 PM Abby Landwehr

The city is ramping up to make changes to Columbia’s trash collection process. But before any any solutions make way to the City Council, the first step in the timeline is to get input from the community. Columbia Solid Waste held an open meeting Tuesday at the Activity and Recreation Center, where community members filled

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you use public transportation?

January 10, 2023 2:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

The City of Columbia’s public transit, the bus system known as Go COMO, has been struggling with a lack of drivers for several years.