Columbia City Government Archives

Columbia Neighborhood Watch to hold annual meeting

September 12, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Neighborhood Watch is set to hold its annual meeting Monday evening, with the Columbia Police Department scheduled to speak to members.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

My House holds concert in downtown Columbia despite objection

September 9, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

MyHouse is hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Columbia on Friday despite a complaint the State Historical Society of Missouri lodged with the city government.

Columbia Water & Light crews restore power to customers.

September 9, 2022 7:50 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The power is back on for hundreds of Columbia Water & Light customers following an issue at a substation Friday morning. The department posted to Twitter that a problem at the Hinkson Creek substation left nearly 3,000 customers without electricity. More specific details about the issue at the substation weren’t immediately available.

Columbia City Council’s newest member Roy Lovelady says he is ready to serve

August 3, 2022 11:34 AM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady is now Columbia City Council’s newest member after Tuesday’s election, and he says he is ready to serve Ward 3.

Southwest Columbia neighborhood in conflict over R/C planes

August 22, 2022 11:46 AM Ethan Heinz

Remote-controlled planes have been filling the sky in the Longview neighborhood in southwest Columbia, causing some residents to take their noise complaints to city hall.

Third Columbia police review board member resigns this summer

August 15, 2022 10:58 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A third member of the Columbia Citizens Police Review Board resigned on Monday, delaying the Columbia City Council’s attempt to fill two other vacancies. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe announced at Monday night’s council meeting that member Michael Williams had resigned that afternoon. Buffaloe did not mention a reason for the resignation. Williams

Residents speak out on monthly water rate increase at Columbia City Council

August 15, 2022 5:10 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia residents will have their first opportunity to comment in person on the fiscal 2023 budget at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Columbia City Council to hear comprehensive homeless center update Monday night

August 14, 2022 6:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Over the past five years, the homeless population in Columbia ranged from about 220 to 280 people. Now, some city leaders are discussing ways to hopefully decrease that population.

Columbia swears Roy Lovelady in as Columbia Third Ward Council Member

August 13, 2022 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia swore Roy Lovelady in as their new third ward city council member on Saturday. The ceremony took place in City Hall council chambers at 9 a.m. during the City of Columbia special Saturday meeting. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. residents had the opportunity to

Columbia city council to meet for special budget work session Saturday

August 12, 2022 5:30 PM Hannah Falcon

All of Columbia’s city council members will sit through a presentation Saturday morning on the significant changes in the proposed the fiscal year 2023 budget.

More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability

August 11, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.

Columbia and Jefferson City opt out of back-to-school tax holiday for the last time

August 5, 2022 12:23 PM Sarah Higgins

Columbia and Jefferson City are among the Missouri cities opting out of the back-to-school tax holiday again this year.

Columbia leaders review public feedback on Route B, Paris Road

August 4, 2022 9:17 PM Katie Greathouse

More than a thousand people took part in a safety audit survey on Route B and Paris Road in Columbia.

Columbia city manager proposes public safety improvements funded by use tax

July 28, 2022 5:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Inflation has helped to boost city revenue but is also leading to greater expenses, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said in a speech Thursday.

Columbia city council addresses ARPA fund survey results

July 18, 2022 4:24 PM Leila Mitchell

The city sent out a survey to the community to see what areas they would like to see the second half of the second half of the funds on.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the homeless be allowed to use the Wabash Bus Station as a shelter due to the weather?

July 18, 2022 11:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night.

Downtown business owners express concerns about overnight camping at Wabash to City Council

July 18, 2022 6:37 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night. Members of The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) shared a letter about proposed recommendations to the shelter at the Wabash Bus Station. Downtown CID Executive Director Nickie Davis outlines concerns on behalf of business

Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission

June 22, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.

Columbia city offices to be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth

June 15, 2022 3:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia will close offices on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.