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.
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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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Emails show sudden decision on removal of Moser’s recycling centers
Recycling drop-off sites have been plagued by illegal dumping issues.
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Columbia City Council approves new Greyhound bus stop downtown
The approval allows Greyhound to use one parking space at the Wabash station to pick up and drop off passengers twice a day.
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Columbia City Council pushes back ‘Cherry Street Hotel’ parking vote
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council pushed back the parking vote for the prospective hotel near the intersection of Cherry Street and Tenth Street. The council is torn between allowing the parking spaces because it’s approved hotel parking like this before, and not allowing the hotel parking because locals need the space in the
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to vote on new Greyhound bus stop, funding for Roots & Blues Festival
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council plans to vote Monday night on a new bus stop at the Wabash Station. Greyhound Lines is requesting to utilize the Wabash Station as a drop-off and pick-up point for its route from Kansas City to St. Louis twice a day. Under the agreement, GoComo Transit would provide
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Columbia Public Works director announces retirement
Columbia Director of Public Works Dave Nichols will be retiring on October 14.
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Columbia City Council moves forward with new pedestrian crossing downtown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several items on the consent agenda were unanimously approved by Columbia City Council members Tuesday night, including the new pedestrian crossing downtown. The unanimous approval allows the city to put out a call for construction bids. This project includes a new crosswalk connecting the northeast corner to the southeast corner of the
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City report says Columbia trash system reducing waste; residents still have complaints
A new city report shows that solid waste management has been collecting 25% less trash than last year, and residential recycling has increased by 19%.
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Columbia City Council to discuss parking for new downtown hotel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council members are set to discuss parking for a new hotel on the corner of Cherry and Hitt Streets downtown Tuesday night. The parking agreement being introduced would let the hotel use 99 parking spaces in the Hitt Street Parking garage to support the anticipated off-street parking demands generated by
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Two Columbia recycling drop-offs closing next week
The drop-off centers are Moser’s stores at 900 N. Keene St. and 705 Business Loop 70 W. will close Wednesday, according to the release.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council approves extended deadline for new Broadway Hotel tower
The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 Monday night in favor of extending the deadline to complete construction for a second tower at the Broadway Hotel in downtown Columbia.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Columbia’s trash bag voucher system working well?
The city provides vouchers for a limited number per year, with vouchers for 26 for each household going out this week. Customers have to pay more for extra bags.
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Columbia city manager to retire in January
John Glascock will retire on Jan. 14, 2022, the city said in a news release.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council gets update on pool staffing, holds off on renaming airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council discussed staffing challenges with Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs Monday ahead of pool openings around the city. Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center plans to open tomorrow as scheduled. However, Douglass Family Aquatic Center will open on July 1 only if enough lifeguards are hired to staff the pool.
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Columbia City Council to review new name for airport and add new city committee
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to address a handful of topics at Monday’s meeting including the renaming of the Columbia Regional Airport and adding a new city committee. Renaming the Columbia Regional Airport At Monday’s meeting, the city council will be presented with the topic of renaming the Columbia Regional Airport.
Continue Reading City of Columbia fiscal budget for 2021 and 2022 include payroll budget improvements, Cares Act and the American Rescue Plan
COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a work session Wednesday to discuss the fiscal budget for 2021 and 2022. In the work session held at Columbia City Council, council members discussed the necessity of increasing the city worker payroll budget. Pat Fowler Ward 1 City Council member addressed the rest of the council
Continue Reading Priorities for upcoming Columbia budget include pay raises for city employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the State of the City address on Tuesday, Columbia City Manager John Glascock said one of the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year is an increase in pay for city employees. “We are committed to the financial security of our employees,” Glascock said. “In fiscal year 2022, I am proposing an
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Columbia city manager gives plans for moving past pandemic ahead of state of emergency expiring
Watch a livestream of the remarks at 10 a.m.
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