Columbia’s city council has voted to accept a $2.5 million grant from the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) to develop facilities at the former Boone County Fairgrounds. …
Read More »Columbia’s $12-million Forum Boulevard project approved by city council
Look for construction of the $12-million voter-approved Forum Boulevard improvement project to start in 2026, after Columbia’s city council gave final approval Tuesday evening. Columbia voters approved …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hold public hearing on Forum Boulevard project tonight
Tonight is your opportunity to testify about the planned $12.3 million voter-approved capital improvement project on busy Forum Boulevard. Columbia voters approved the project in 2015 as …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on major Boone County fairgrounds project tonight
A major multi-million dollar development plan at the former Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia goes before the city council tonight (Tuesday) for final approval. City manager De’Carlon …
Read More »UPDATE: Potential multi-million dollar development is possible at Boone County Fairgrounds
Columbia’s city council will hold a public hearing later this month before they decide to accept a $2.5 million state grant to build a new arena and livestock …
Read More »Columbia’s new council members to be sworn-in Thursday afternoon
Columbia’s city council plans a special meeting on Thursday afternoon to swear-in two members. City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen tells 939 the Eagle that Thursday’s special meeting will …
Read More »LISTEN): CPOA President Nichols blasts Knoth recall on 939 the Eagle
A Columbia city council member was recalled from office last night for the first time in almost 34 years. First ward councilman Nick Knoth lost his recall …
Read More »BREAKING: Columbia’s first ward councilman recalled from office
For the first time in more than 33 years, a Columbia city council member has been recalled from office. First ward councilman Nick Knoth lost his recall …
Read More »Proposed new $1.7 million south Columbia roundabout on tonight’s city council agenda
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a bill authorizing construction of a $1.7 million new roundabout at south Columbia’s Route K and Old Plank road. …
Read More »LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper emphasizes importance of public safety on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
This past week was one of the bloodiest in Columbia in recent memory, with two separate murders, two other victims suffering gunshot wounds and at least five …
Read More »Ridership on Columbia’s GoCOMO bus service is down, since bus routes were combined
Columbia’s city council heard a detailed report Monday night about GoCOMO bus service. Columbia Public Works says since bus routes were combined in August, fixed route ridership …
Read More »UPDATE: New roundabout coming in 2026 to Columbia’s Fairview/Chapel Hill intersection
Columbia’s city council has unanimously approved a proposed new single-lane roundabout at busy Fairview and Chapel Hill. The council held a public hearing Monday night, before the …
Read More »Proposed roundabout at Columbia’s Fairview and Chapel Hill expected to draw big turnout at council tonight
Tonight is your opportunity to testify about a proposed new single-lane roundabout at the busy intersection of Columbia’s Fairview and Chapel Hill roads. Columbia’s city council will …
Read More »April public hearing expected to be set for $12 million Columbia Forum Boulevard project
Columbia’s city council is expected to vote tonight to set an April 15th public hearing on the $12.3 million Forum Boulevard improvement project. The project would make …
Read More »Downtown Columbia’s McKinney building task force to hear public input today
The Columbia Mayor’s task force on the McKinney building in downtown Columbia holds its second meeting this afternoon. The task force meets at 3:30 at Second Baptist …
Read More »UPDATE: Developer wants to build a marijuana dispensary near busy Columbia Highway 63 interchange
Columbia’s city council will soon decide if a “comprehensive marijuana dispensary” instead of a hotel can be built near the busy Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard interchange. …
Read More »UPDATE: Popular new coffee shop and a new disc golf course coming to Columbia
Columbia’s city council has voted to approve a proposed new 7Brew Coffee shop on busy South Providence, along with a proposed new nine-hole disc golf course at …
Read More »Proposed coffee shop on Columbia’s busy South Providence could draw big audience to city council tonight
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a proposed new coffee shop on South Providence. Fast-growing 7Brew Coffee wants to build their new drive-up coffee …
Read More »After more than a decade of debate, Columbia starts using roll carts today
Columbia Solid Waste Utility crews will are starting to collect trash this morning using roll carts for the first time. Columbia’s city council voted unanimously last spring …
Read More »Columbia Parks and Recreation aims to build new disc golf course at Fairview park
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a proposed new nine-hole disc golf course at Fairview Park. The park is adjacent to west Columbia’s Fairview …
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