Columbia City Government Archives

Three department heads to be sworn in at Columbia City Council meeting

September 26, 2022 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia’s new permanent public works director is among several hires for high-ranking city jobs who will be sworn in on Oct. 3.

Columbia water treatment plant overdue for upgrades

September 23, 2022 7:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s water treatment plant was built in 1970 and while it’s expanded since then, it has not been upgraded.

Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage

September 23, 2022 6:07 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.

City of Columbia explores transit service to Jefferson City

September 20, 2022 4:32 PM Leila Mitchell

The city of Columbia’s Public Transit Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss the city’s transit system and a possible new bus service between Columbia and Jefferson City.

Columbia City Council approves 2023 budget with water rate increases

September 19, 2022 5:41 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council will hold its final public hearing and vote on approving its fiscal 2023 budget at its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO free for riders Monday night

September 18, 2022 6:20 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will hold its bi-weekly meeting Monday night and on the agenda are bus fares and the city’s neighborhood watch. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall. City council will look at keeping Go COMO free for riders and will vote on if they should take a deeper look

Future uncertain for Columbia Citizens Police Review Board one month after suspension

September 16, 2022 8:27 PM Marina Diaz

A month has gone by since the Columbia City Council suspended the work of Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board following a series of contentious meetings.

City of Columbia hosts meet and greet with three public works director finalists

September 15, 2022 4:05 PM Leila Mitchell

The City of Columbia is holding a public meet and greet Thursday with the three final candidates for public works director.

Columbia Neighborhood Watch to hold annual meeting

September 12, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Neighborhood Watch is set to hold its annual meeting Monday evening, with the Columbia Police Department scheduled to speak to members.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

My House holds concert in downtown Columbia despite objection

September 9, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

MyHouse is hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Columbia on Friday despite a complaint the State Historical Society of Missouri lodged with the city government.

Columbia Water & Light crews restore power to customers.

September 9, 2022 7:50 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The power is back on for hundreds of Columbia Water & Light customers following an issue at a substation Friday morning. The department posted to Twitter that a problem at the Hinkson Creek substation left nearly 3,000 customers without electricity. More specific details about the issue at the substation weren’t immediately available.

Columbia City Council’s newest member Roy Lovelady says he is ready to serve

August 3, 2022 11:34 AM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady is now Columbia City Council’s newest member after Tuesday’s election, and he says he is ready to serve Ward 3.

Southwest Columbia neighborhood in conflict over R/C planes

August 22, 2022 11:46 AM Ethan Heinz

Remote-controlled planes have been filling the sky in the Longview neighborhood in southwest Columbia, causing some residents to take their noise complaints to city hall.

Third Columbia police review board member resigns this summer

August 15, 2022 10:58 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A third member of the Columbia Citizens Police Review Board resigned on Monday, delaying the Columbia City Council’s attempt to fill two other vacancies. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe announced at Monday night’s council meeting that member Michael Williams had resigned that afternoon. Buffaloe did not mention a reason for the resignation. Williams

Residents speak out on monthly water rate increase at Columbia City Council

August 15, 2022 5:10 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia residents will have their first opportunity to comment in person on the fiscal 2023 budget at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Columbia City Council to hear comprehensive homeless center update Monday night

August 14, 2022 6:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Over the past five years, the homeless population in Columbia ranged from about 220 to 280 people. Now, some city leaders are discussing ways to hopefully decrease that population.

Columbia swears Roy Lovelady in as Columbia Third Ward Council Member

August 13, 2022 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia swore Roy Lovelady in as their new third ward city council member on Saturday. The ceremony took place in City Hall council chambers at 9 a.m. during the City of Columbia special Saturday meeting. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. residents had the opportunity to

Columbia city council to meet for special budget work session Saturday

August 12, 2022 5:30 PM Hannah Falcon

All of Columbia’s city council members will sit through a presentation Saturday morning on the significant changes in the proposed the fiscal year 2023 budget.

More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability

August 11, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.