Sales of recreational marijuana are underway in Columbia this (Tuesday) morning. Columbia’s city council voted unanimously last night to approve revisions to marijuana business licensing regulations. 53 …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to permit for construction of homeless shelter
A proposed 120-bed homeless shelter near Columbia’s power plant and former VFW Post 280 building is a step closer to reality. The city council voted Monday evening …
Read More »Proposed homeless shelter near Business Loop goes before Columbia’s city council tonight
Columbia’s city council is set to vote Monday night on a permit that would allow for the construction and operation of a proposed 120-bed homeless shelter near …
Read More »Columbia’s Business Loop needs city control to maintain proper infrastructure, DLC says
Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council (DLC) wants to see the city assume control of the Business Loop from MoDOT, saying its appearance and lack of proper infrastructure make …
Read More »Columbia’s April ballot will include marijuana sales tax issue
Columbia voters will head to the polls in April to cast ballots on a measure to impose an additional three percent sales tax on the retail sale …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to tackle marijuana sales tax and Garth speeding issues tonight
Columbia’s city council will decide Monday evening whether or not to place an additional marijuana sales tax issue on the April ballot. 53 percent of Missouri voters …
Read More »Restaurant known for its Louisiana shrimp and Cajun ribeye heading to Columbia
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a popular new Cajun restaurant that’s co-owned by former New Orleans star quarterback Drew Brees. The city council …
Read More »Unanimous vote from Columbia city council on trash bags
A proposed ordinance change eliminating the requirement for the use of city logo trash bags has been approved by Columbia’s city council. Monday night’s council vote was …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says the Columbia city council’s 4-3 vote against the FUSUS camera system came with a call for change in the city’s approach to …
Read More »Walk-on’s to open restaurant in Columbia’s former Houlihan’s location
A restaurant chain co-owned by former NFL star quarterback Drew Brees is coming to Columbia. Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar is remodeling the former Houlihan’s restaurant in the Broadway …
Read More »Columbia’s $9-million Highway 63 and Grindstone upgrade is moving forward
A $9-million plan to upgrade south Columbia’s heavily-congested Highway 63 and Grindstone interchange is moving a step closer. Columbia’s city council will first-read an agreement with state …
Read More »Proposed Columbia ordinance would repeal requirement for city logo trash bags
Columbia residents have an opportunity Thursday evening to testify about a proposed trash bag ordinance. The city’s Solid Waste Utility will host a 6 pm meeting on the …
Read More »CPD: FUSUS does not identify people based on race
Columbia Police say there is no attempt by the city to add cameras for the purpose of general surveillance. CPD representatives delivered a four-page report to the …
Read More »City of Columbia to purchase VFW Post 280 for a homeless shelter
Despite concerns from nearby property owners, Columbia’s city council has approved the purchase of VFW property just north of the Business Loop to provide a location for …
Read More »Columbia eyeing VFW Post property near Business Loop for homeless facility
Columbia’s city council is set to vote Monday evening on a proposal to purchase VFW property near the Business Loop to provide a location for a homeless …
Read More »Familiar name in Columbia municipal government is now deputy city manager
A familiar name in Columbia and in local government is the new deputy city manager. Mike Griggs, who had been serving as acting deputy city manager since …
Read More »Three Columbia officials to be sworn-in Monday night; council to receive update on Walton roof project
Three officials will be sworn-in at Monday night’s Columbia city council meeting, highlighting the team that first-year city manager De’Carlon Seewood is building at city hall. Mike …
Read More »Seewood: federal grant helping to keep Columbia’s bus system fare free
Columbia’s city council has voted to suspend transportation fares for users of the GoCOMO bus system for the next fiscal year. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says GoCOMO …
Read More »Pay increases and fire protection are key components in Columbia’s new budget
An approximately $506-million budget has been approved by Columbia’s city council. The council held their third and final public hearing on the budget Monday night before voting. …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on proposed budget tonight
Monday night is your final opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million budget. The council will hold their third and final public hearing on …
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