Columbia City Government Archives

‘Full fleet’ of new Columbia trash trucks expected to roll out next month

March 5, 2024 5:34 PM Ryan Shiner

After many years of debate, roll carts were used in Columbia this week for trash collection.

Columbia Fire Department accredited again

March 5, 2024 10:43 AM Morgan Buresh

Only 13% of the United States population is protected by an accredited fire agency, according to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, and Columbia continues to be one of them.

Columbia City Council approves construction for coffee shop on South Providence Road

March 4, 2024 8:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 to approve a conditional use permit for the construction of a coffee shop on South Providence Road on Monday night. 7Brew Coffee – which had a location open on Nifong Boulevard in recent months – was set to go on the west side of South Providence

Columbia officially begins automated trash collection with roll carts

March 4, 2024 5:56 AM Marina Diaz

Bright and early Monday morning, Columbia began collecting trash in a brand new way.

Columbia to use new auto-pay system for utility bills

February 26, 2024 6:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Utility customers who use auto-pay features on their utility bills will have to enroll in a new system before their March bill is due, according to a Monday release from the city. According to the release, the city is transitioning its utility autopay to the finance department’s new platform,

CPD sees improvement in clearance rates amid short staffing, slower responses

February 25, 2024 3:39 AM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department has been solving crimes at a better rate the past couple of years but is still struggling with too few officers and slower responses to calls, according to official data.

Columbia to resume curbside recycling in March

February 23, 2024 3:29 PM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson

The City of Columbia will resume curbside recycling services next month, ending about 10 months during which pickup was suspended.

City of Columbia now has four six-figure city manager positions

February 21, 2024 11:29 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia’s second assistant manager began his new role on Monday after the City approved the position in the fiscal 2024 budget.

Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners

February 20, 2024 11:33 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?

City of Columbia files response in lawsuit over recycling pickup

February 15, 2024 9:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Thursday filed a response to a lawsuit over the city’s recycling program. In May 2023, the city halted its recycling services indefinitely, citing staffing issues. The petition– filed in December by Christine Gardener, who was seeking a class-action lawsuit — alleges a breach of contract by the city, as well

Columbia deputy city manager to retire April 12 after 37 years working for city

February 13, 2024 9:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Griggs, deputy city manager and former Parks and Recreation director of the City of Columbia will retire from the City April 12, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. According to the release, Griggs worked in the Parks and Recreation department for 35 years, including 10 years as the parks

Columbia Police Department reorganizes to streamline processes

February 8, 2024 11:47 AM Morgan Buresh

The Columbia Police Department has gotten city council approval to reorganize its department and create a Professional Standards Bureau.

Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations

February 5, 2024 5:30 PM Nia Hinson

The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.

Columbia City Council to vote on $8.1 million sale of former IBM building to Veterans United on Feb. 19

February 5, 2024 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on the sale of the former IBM/Kyndryl Building to Veterans United at its Feb. 19 meeting, according to a Monday press release from the city. A first reading took place at Monday night’s meeting. The building – located at 2810 LeMone Industrial Boulevard – is an

Tuesday trash routes in Columbia start receiving roll carts

February 1, 2024 6:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia utilities customers who have their trash picked up on Tuesdays began receiving their roll carts on Thursday, the city wrote in a social media post. Distribution began on Monday. Back in March 2023 the city decided to switch its refuse pickup to an automated system that involves roll carts. The new collection system will

Ethics complaint filed against mayor, Columbia City Council members

January 23, 2024 8:00 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An election violation complaint has been filed against multiple Columbia City Council members and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe after comments that were made during a Jan. 16 council meeting. Anthony Willroth, of Hold Como Accountable, said he has filed complaints to the Missouri Attorney General and Ethics Commission over comments made by Mayor

Curbside recycling in Columbia could resume by the end of February

January 22, 2024 3:51 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Curbside pickup for recycling in Columbia could resume as early as next month. The Columbia City Council and Solid Waste Utility held a work session on Monday and the topic of recycling was included on the agenda. According to the Utilities Director Dave Sorrell, staffing for the department needs to be at

Firefighters’ union shows support for Knoth after recall election placed on April 2 ballot

January 17, 2024 5:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia firefighters’ union gave support to embattled Ward 1 Councilman Nick Knoth after the City Council put his recall on the April 2 ballot Tuesday night. The action was on the agenda after residents gathered enough signatures to put the recall on the ballot. The question of whether Knoth should be

Biden administration awards funding for 44 electric vehicle chargers in Columbia

January 11, 2024 10:56 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia is getting $3.6 million from the federal government to build 44 electric vehicle chargers.

Two running for Columbia Ward 2 Council seat, Peters files for reelection in Ward 6

January 10, 2024 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

Two people have filed to run for the Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin.