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Survey results: Crime reduction picked as top priority for CPD during search for next chief

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A new survey from the City of Columbia shows 80.82% of respondents believe that reducing crime should be the highest priority for Columbia’s next chief of police.  The City hired Public Sector Search and Consulting, Inc., a search firm that specializes in recruiting police executives and managing the complex search process, according

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Heart of Missouri United Way and MU Health to give out free books to first and second grade students

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Heart of Missouri United way and MU Health Care delivered 2,600 Read Across Columbia books to Columbia Public Schools. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Benton Elementary School on Hinkson Ave. The collaboration between the organizations and school district provided 650 literacy bags for

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Local union, Columbia water distribution workers rally outside City Hall; workers claim city violated rights

Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) On Tuesday Columbia Water Distribution workers rallied outside of City Hall after they claimed the city violated their rights under the Missouri Constitution.  The rally was organized by LiUNA Local 955. According to a release the union is accusing the city of “refusing to bargain in good faith.” During the rally city

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