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Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus

February 27, 2021 7:32 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia and Boone County ease coronavirus restrictions?

February 11, 2021 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

The health director for Columbia and Boone County announced Wednesday a new coronavirus order that will allow restaurants and bars to stay open later starting Friday. Officials said numbers of new cases and hospitalizations are plummeting but cautioned some restrictions are still needed to avoid another surge. Columbia and Boone County are the only areas

Bars can stay open until midnight under new Columbia, Boone County health orders

February 10, 2021 2:41 PM Zola Crowder

Restaurants that serve alcohol, cars and entertainment venues can stay open until midnight in Boone County starting Feb. 12.

WATCH REPLAY: Columbia City Council, school board candidates at forum

February 3, 2021 3:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.

Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits

February 1, 2021 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.

Columbia holds last day for drive-thru trash voucher exchange

January 23, 2021 2:49 AM Ben Fein

The voucher exchange is scheduled to end Saturday after a contactless drive-thru for garbage bag vouchers was held at the Parks Management Center in Cosmo Park.

Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic

January 22, 2021 11:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their telehealth appointments and more schoolchildren are learning from home.

Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds

January 19, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly force.

WATCH REPLAY: Health director updates Columbia City Council on coronavirus efforts

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The council meets at 7 p.m.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce announces legislative priorities for 2021

January 7, 2021 9:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is focusing on several legislative priorities this year. The organization laid out its main goals Thursday. Those goals include funding for Mizzou, supporting the construction of Mizzou’s nextgen precision health institute, supporting legislation that would allow online sales tax collection, funding to improve transportation with a focus on rebuilding Interstate

City of Columbia could change how utility disconnects work

January 5, 2021 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

City leaders in Columbia could change how utility disconnections are done. The Human Rights Commission voted Tuesday night to send a report to the city council to endorse four new policies. That includes waiving non-electric charges before a customer requests helps and to get rid of disconnect and reconnect fees for people 200 percent below

City of Columbia hosting drive-thru trash bag voucher exchange at Cosmo Park

January 5, 2021 8:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. The City of Columbia Utilities Services is hosting a contactless drive-through exchange for garbage bag vouchers in two weeks at the Parks Management Center in Cosmo Park. Following new city guidelines, all trash bags placed curbside for residential trash collection will need to be in a City-issued bag with the City logo. Columbia

Third person enters race for Columbia’s Sixth Ward

December 30, 2020 9:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The race for the Sixth Ward in Columbia is getting larger. Philip Merriman will run against Councilwoman Betsy Peters and challenger Randy Micnhew this April. Merriman submitted a petition last week with sufficient amount of signatures. Merriman runs a local IT consulting firm in Columbia.

Columbia City Council to discuss CARES Act funding

December 29, 2020 4:45 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia city leaders are set to discuss CARES Act funding along with other topics during their work session starting at 9 a.m on Tuesday.

Columbia Housing and Community Development give recommendations on CARES Act Funding proposals

December 17, 2020 8:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Housing and Community Development gave their CARES ACT Funding proposals recommendations Wednesday night in the third round of funding. CHCD had a little under $800,000 to hand out but received $1.7 million in proposals. CDBG CV Round 3 Recommendations-Final-1Download Sixteen organizations from across the city requested the grant money to help

Columbia City Council and health department discuss vaccines

December 7, 2020 4:18 PM Sydney Olsen

City leaders and staff with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department continue to grapple with how to fight the Coronavirus on a local level as case numbers continue to rise.

Columbia, Boone County leaders meet for COVID-19 update

December 7, 2020 4:50 AM Ben Fein

Leaders are expected to discuss record-setting COVID-19 numbers in Boone County during a conference call hosted by the Boone County Commission.

Columbia city manager names new human resources director

December 4, 2020 7:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager John Glascock announced Richard Enyard, Ph.D., as the new director of Human Resources after a three month search. Enyard replaces retiring Human Resources Director Margrace Buckler who will retire effective Jan. 14, 2021, after 22 years of service with the City of Columbia. Enyard will begin his tenure with

City of Columbia announces new ‘instant payment’ option for utility customers at a participating Walmart

November 19, 2020 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has rolled out a new “instant pay” option at participating Walmarts for utility customers. Utility customers will be able to pay their City of Columbia bill at any participating Walmart in the country and it will reach the City’s utility billing system in 30 minutes or less for

Local businessman files for Ward 6 Columbia City Council

November 11, 2020 9:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, Randall L. (Randy) Minchew says he has filed paperwork with the City of Columbia for his candidacy to be the Sixth Ward member of the Columbia City Council. “Columbia, Missouri is blessed with brilliant and benevolent people who love this city like no other. I believe the people