Columbia Fire Department promotes from within to find new chief
The Columbia Fire Department’s acting chief has won the job on a permanent basis.
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Fifth Ward Columbia councilman to step down next year
Columbia Fifth Ward Councilman Matt Pitzer said Monday that he will not seek another term on the city council.
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Local and state leaders hold ceremony for new Columbia Regional Airport terminal
Watch the ceremony live in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City and state leaders celebrated the new $23 million terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mike Parson and Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke at the event about the potentials the new terminal brings. City and state leaders broke
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Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church to provide warming center for Columbia’s homeless
A central Columbia church will be the site of an overnight shelter for homeless people this winter.
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Columbia City Council approves VFW as new homeless shelter
Columbia’s City Council met Tuesday night and approved the purchase of The VFW to be used as a temporary homeless shelter in the city.
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Columbia City Council appoints new police review board members amid board struggles
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council appointed five new members to the Citizens Police Review Board on Monday night. The board has experienced a lot of drama recently, as resignations have poured in. The appointments were made after public interview sessions held by the City Council on Monday. The council appointed Edward Barnes, Xavier Scruggs,
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Neighbors to a possible homeless center are pushing back on its location
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried electronic surveillance is becoming too intrusive?
The Columbia City Council is considering buying the police department a new video surveillance system that would allow it to tap into non-police cameras across the city.
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Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association concerned about surveillance system
The Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association sent a letter of concern about the FUSUS Real-time Crime Center proposal Monday, ahead of the Columbia city Council’s discussion that night.
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City Council member looks to sell land to nonprofit to build a homeless shelter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Councilwoman Betsy Peters is in the process of selling her land to the Voluntary Action Center. The VAC has been looking for land to build it’s homeless shelter, called Homeless Opportunity Campus. Project coordinators submitted a plan to the Columbia Boone County Health and Human Services on Friday. Peters purchased
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Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness
Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.
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Columbia to host ceremony Tuesday for groundbreaking of new fire station
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new fire station. The ceremony for Fire Station No. 11 will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday at 6909 Scott Blvd. A press release stated speakers for the event will include: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer and Acting Fire Chief Clayton
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Three department heads to be sworn in at Columbia City Council meeting
The City of Columbia’s new permanent public works director is among several hires for high-ranking city jobs who will be sworn in on Oct. 3.
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Columbia water treatment plant overdue for upgrades
Columbia’s water treatment plant was built in 1970 and while it’s expanded since then, it has not been upgraded.
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Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage
The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.
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City of Columbia explores transit service to Jefferson City
The city of Columbia’s Public Transit Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss the city’s transit system and a possible new bus service between Columbia and Jefferson City.
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Columbia City Council approves 2023 budget with water rate increases
The Columbia City Council will hold its final public hearing and vote on approving its fiscal 2023 budget at its meeting Monday night.
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Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO free for riders Monday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will hold its bi-weekly meeting Monday night and on the agenda are bus fares and the city’s neighborhood watch. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall. City council will look at keeping Go COMO free for riders and will vote on if they should take a deeper look
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Future uncertain for Columbia Citizens Police Review Board one month after suspension
A month has gone by since the Columbia City Council suspended the work of Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board following a series of contentious meetings.
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City of Columbia hosts meet and greet with three public works director finalists
The City of Columbia is holding a public meet and greet Thursday with the three final candidates for public works director.
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