Columbia City Government Archives

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves new fire station in the southern part of the city

September 11, 2020 12:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

This will be the 10th fire station for the city after it is built.

No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance

September 11, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.

Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.

Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime

September 8, 2020 8:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.

WATCH: Columbia mayor evaluates COVID-19 order before city council meeting

September 8, 2020 5:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News about the effectiveness of the city’s COVID-19 health order before the city council meeting Tuesday.

Columbia City Council to review community policing report

September 7, 2020 6:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.

Columbia HR director set to retire

August 31, 2020 9:13 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in January.

Columbia City Council votes against special election for restriction on roll carts

August 17, 2020 4:43 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia residents could vote in November to remove restrictions on roll carts in the city.

Boone County Commission defends approach to giving out CARES Act funding

August 14, 2020 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The three members of the Boone County Commission signed a letter Friday defending the county’s holding of most of the $21 million in CARES Act funding it received in the spring. The county was awarded $21 million in funding in May. It’s up to the county commission to determine how to award

WATCH LIVE: Columbia City Council to hold budget work session, council meeting

August 13, 2020 5:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia’s City Council is set to go over its fiscal year 2021 budget on Thursday morning.

Masks encouraged for voting in Boone County election

August 4, 2020 5:14 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Polling places are expected to open up at 6 Tuesday morning for the August primary election, and voters are asked to bring a valid form of ID and a mask. This year’s ballot features Amendment 2 which would expand Medicaid if approved and races for party nominations for Boone County, U.S.

CARES Act funding agreement could add 40 positions to Columbia/Boone health department

August 2, 2020 7:23 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to talk about an agreement on CARES Act funding with Boone County at its meeting Monday.

City Council considering special election on roll carts

August 2, 2020 6:20 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to talk about holding a special election on roll carts at its meeting Monday night.

WATCH: City Manager Glascock recommends cutting millions and dozens of jobs from 2021 city budget

July 24, 2020 5:52 AM Brittany Wiley

Glascock said the cuts were brought on by the impact from COVID-19.

Columbia's prosecutor charged two businesses with violating the COVID-19 health order.

Two Columbia businesses charged with violating COVID-19 health orders

July 22, 2020 11:09 AM Molly Stawinoga

The city prosecutor has filed charges against two Columbia businesses for violating the current COVID-19 health order: Willies Pub & Pool and the Country Club of Missouri.

Automated roll carts could be on November ballot

July 21, 2020 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia City Council voted Monday night on the possibility of transitioning to roll carts for solid waste removal. City Council voted 4-3 in favor of possibly adding roll carts to the November ballot, where residents will be asked which method of trash removal they prefer. The community would vote to repeal the

Columbia officials to talk post COVID-19 housing security, resources

July 21, 2020 6:16 AM Brittany Wiley

Officials with the City of Columbia are set to hold a post COVID-19 housing security presentation Thursday.

WATCH: Public comment at Columbia City Council includes race, policing and roll carts

July 20, 2020 8:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

Public comment at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting included speakers focused on race, policing and roll carts for automated trash collection.

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

WATCH: Mayor Brian Treece on Columbia mask ordinance, long-term plan

July 20, 2020 5:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the early signs show the mask ordinance he heralded through the city council might be turning the tide against COVID-19.