Where Columbia Ward 2 candidates stand on homelessness following another camp clearing
Lisa Meyer, Robert Schreiber III and certified write-in candidate Lucio Bitoy are all running for the Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council.
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Former Columbia mayor dies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia mayor has died. A social media post from Bob Pugh’s granddaughter says he passed on Monday. He was 84. Pugh served as a City Councilman in Columbia from 1973-75. He was then the mayor from 1975-77 before becoming the CEO of MBS Textbook Exchange for more than 30 years.
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Columbia to use National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform as resource for violence prevention
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the City of Columbia looks toward creating an Office of Violence Prevention, a city spokesperson said the City Manager’s Office has met with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to help determine how to move forward. The NICJF works to reduce incarceration and violence in communities through research, consulting, advocacy,
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Community members say violence prevention program is overdue in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A City of Columbia spokesperson said the city is still trying to determine what a violence prevention program will look like in Columbia, but some community members say this is long overdue. Columbia has had multiple shootings across town in the last two days, with Columbia Police dispatch logs showing a combined
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Columbia Council votes to move forward with Orr Street park development, roundabout at Chapel Hill and Fairview
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously voted to move forward with the development and naming of the Orr Street Park property after holding a public hearing on Monday. The council authorized the construction of the park and approved “North Village Park” as the official park name. Master-PlanDownload The overall response from residents who
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‘Full fleet’ of new Columbia trash trucks expected to roll out next month
After many years of debate, roll carts were used in Columbia this week for trash collection.
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Columbia Fire Department accredited again
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.
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Columbia City Council approves construction for coffee shop on South Providence Road
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
Continue Reading Columbia officially begins automated trash collection with roll carts
Bright and early Monday morning, Columbia began collecting trash in a brand new way.
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Columbia to use new auto-pay system for utility bills
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,
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CPD sees improvement in clearance rates amid short staffing, slower responses
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.
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Columbia to resume curbside recycling in March
The City of Columbia will resume curbside recycling services next month, ending about 10 months during which pickup was suspended.
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City of Columbia now has four six-figure city manager positions
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.
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Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners
The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?
Continue Reading City of Columbia files response in lawsuit over recycling pickup
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
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Columbia deputy city manager to retire April 12 after 37 years working for city
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
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Columbia Police Department reorganizes to streamline processes
The Columbia Police Department has gotten city council approval to reorganize its department and create a Professional Standards Bureau.
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Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations
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.
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Columbia City Council to vote on $8.1 million sale of former IBM building to Veterans United on Feb. 19
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
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Tuesday trash routes in Columbia start receiving roll carts
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
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