WATCH: City Manager Glascock recommends cutting millions and dozens of jobs from 2021 city budget
Glascock said the cuts were brought on by the impact from COVID-19.
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Two Columbia businesses charged with violating COVID-19 health orders
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.
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Automated roll carts could be on November ballot
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
Continue Reading Columbia officials to talk post COVID-19 housing security, resources
Officials with the City of Columbia are set to hold a post COVID-19 housing security presentation Thursday.
Continue Reading WATCH: Public comment at Columbia City Council includes race, policing and roll carts
Public comment at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting included speakers focused on race, policing and roll carts for automated trash collection.
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WATCH: Mayor Brian Treece on Columbia mask ordinance, long-term plan
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.
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Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.
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Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions
The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.
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Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools
CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement ended.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to vote on face mask order
The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at it’s meeting Monday.
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Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools says it ‘will expect’ students to wear masks; city works on requirement
The local health department is drawing up an ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public places in Columbia, while Columbia Public Schools will expect students to wear masks this fall.
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City of Columbia may cut jobs, end school resource officer contract
The City of Columbia will cut 78.5 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an economic slowdown, pending approval by elected officials.
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.
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Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump
A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.
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Columbia mayor declares Juneteenth Celebration Day
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece proclaimed Friday to be Juneteenth Celebration Day in the city.
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Public talks to Columbia City Council about inequity, racial injustice
The Columbia City Council heard from several members of the public about their frustrations with police and support of protests during the council’s Monday meeting at City Hall.
Continue Reading WATCH: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece on police reform and protests
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece answers questions about protests and police reform.
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Boone County to remain under health order as state rules expire
Much of Missouri will no longer be under any COVID-19 health orders starting Tuesday.
Continue Reading City council to hear from residents about racism, protest response
The Columbia City Council is set to hear from several people about the Columbia Police Department response to protests and systematic racism at it’s meeting Monday.
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