Columbia City Government Archives

What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2020 11:33 AM Amber Tabeling

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 judge.

Columbia COVID-19 budget changes get initial approval

May 5, 2020 9:28 AM Sydney Olsen

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 economy. The city expects a 7 percent reduction in revenue for the general fund. The city predicts a 10 percent reduction in sales tax alone. City staff has recommended making a 7

City council gives initial approval for budget changes due to COVID-19

May 4, 2020 4:14 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.

VIDEO: Mayor Brian Treece talks about COVID-19 reopening order on its first day in force

May 4, 2020 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News on Monday before the city council’s pre-council meeting.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening

April 21, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.

Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order

April 20, 2020 2:44 PM Sydney Olsen

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 attending in person.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it

April 8, 2020 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

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 restrictions on movement.

City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings

April 6, 2020 4:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. instead of attending the meeting.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announces he won't run for reelection in 2022.

VIDEO: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece speaks about COVID-19 before city council meeting

April 6, 2020 4:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

The conversation included new ways the city council is conducting its meetings to adhere to social distancing guidelines and how well state and local stay-at-home orders are working.

Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19

April 5, 2020 6:12 PM Sydney Olsen

The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.

Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19

March 24, 2020 5:31 AM Joe McLean

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference

March 5, 2020 1:44 PM Amber Tabeling

City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Missouri.

Feds provide $800,000 to start flight to Charlotte from Columbia

February 21, 2020 5:07 PM Matthew Sanders

City officials hope a federal grant will help entice a carrier to provide flights from the Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Columbia council approves extension for Broadway Hotel construction

February 18, 2020 9:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a construction extension for the Broadway Hotel at its meeting on Monday.

Students cross the street at University Avenue and Matthews Street, where one person was hit Sunday morning.

Crash deaths and injuries up in 2019 despite Vision Zero policy

February 17, 2020 2:19 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia has experienced an increase in serious traffic crashes despite a 2016 policy meant to reduce deaths and serious injuries, an advocate for the policy said Monday.

Columbia councilman says trash collection system ‘failing’

February 17, 2020 4:43 PM Connor Hirsch

As Columbia continues to struggle to keep trash collector positions filled, a city councilman says the current system is not working and that major changes should be considered.