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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves Humane Society’s request for land

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plot of land for the Central Humane Society at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Thursday night. The request was originally planed to be denied after officials said the land request would not fit into the city’s comprehensive plan. Columbia development services recommended that the

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Several Juneteenth events held Wednesday in Columbia, groups differ on funding for events

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth was on Wednesday and several celebrations for the holiday were held throughout Columbia. This year, organizers were awarded nearly $24,000 for festivities through grant applications, which is the most the city has awarded for the holiday. Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. A member of one of

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Juneteenth organizers in Columbia provide water, shade for Wednesday’s events amid heatwave

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are continuing to rise in Mid-Missouri amidst a heatwave this week. Temperatures this week climbed past 90 degrees, however, the heat has not putting a damper on Columbia’s Juneteenth celebrations. Many events were held around the city on Wednesday in observance of the holiday. Executive Board Member for CoMo Juneteenth Celebration

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