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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?
The City of Columbia has been considering regulation of short-term rental properties for a while now.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia has been considering regulation of short-term rental properties for a while now.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Judge will decide Friday if a juvenile suspected to be involved with killing a woman at her home back in May will be tried as an adult. The hearing is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. The judge will go through a certification hearing
Continue ReadingThe city of Columbia will be holding a formal public hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations. The regulations would provide regulatory standards for the use of short-term rentals, such as AirBnBs or VRBOs.Â
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A ceremony was held Thursday at the plaza at the Boone County Courthouse to mark the 82nd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The ceremony began at 11:55 a.m., the time of the attacks on Dec. 7, 1941, in Central Standard Time. The event included speakers and a message from Secretary
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is seeking a class-action lawsuit against the City of Columbia over fees paid by customers for recycling pickup after the city suspended the service. The petition– filed on Tuesday by Christine Gardener — alleges a breach of contract by the city, as well as unjust enrichment. The lawsuit cites
Continue ReadingA Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday to hear what citizens have to say about the proposed short-term rental regulations. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers at 701 E. Broadway at 7 p.m. The proposed regulations include a three “tier” structure
Continue ReadingBoone County is planning something new — offering subsidized childcare for some of its workers.
Continue ReadingBoone County plans to break ground early next year on a new regional law enforcement training center that will include a daycare to provide cheaper, around-the-clock childcare to first responders’ families.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste will hold an open-house style meeting next week about potential requirements on roll cart storage, according to a Wednesday press release. The release states that the city is looking for public input on roll cart storage at residences between collection days. The meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday,
Continue ReadingA Columbia nurse and union member says he’s running for Missouri’s 50th House District to make sure it stays in Democratic hands.
Continue ReadingThe annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An LGBTQ+ advocate said that the Columbia Human Rights Commission supported a proposal on Tuesday to pass legislation that some say would give legal protection to LGBTQ+ people. The commission plans to send a report to the Columbia City Council soon backing the proposed “sanctuary city” ordinance, according to Paul Harper,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Alumni Association still has two packages remaining online for fans looking to attend the Cotton Bowl. The ninth-ranked Tigers will face No. 7 Ohio State in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29. Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin said the air-inclusive package available for fans sold out within 24 hours
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who applied for the City Council appointment for Columbia’s second ward will be running for the seat in April. Robert Schreiber III and Lisa Meyer are planning runs. Rachel Proffitt was picked by the council last month to fill Andrea Waner’s open seat. Schreiber told ABC 17 News that he’s
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a carjacking in August pleaded guilty on Monday to three felonies. Nathan Kessler, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful gun possession. He want sentenced to eight years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats that will be on the ballot in the April 2024 municipal election. As of Tuesday, Gary Thompson and current Board member Judy Starr are the two people who have applied for the seats. Thompson currently serves as the CEO of
Continue ReadingThe Mizzou Tigers are heading to the Cotton Bowl, and those looking to attend will need to make sure they’re buying a reliable ticket.
Continue ReadingCandidates could officially put their names in for local elections starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Filing in most places will continue during regular business hours for the city or county government building until 5 p.m. Dec. 26.
Continue ReadingVeterans United is kicking off its 2023 Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through display on Tuesday.
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