Columbia’s much-anticipated McBaine water treatment plant improvement project is a step closer to starting, after the city council voted this week to approve the issuance of $27.6 …
Read More »Columbia’s city employees will receive pay raises in new fiscal year that begins in October
Columbia’s approximately 1,500 city employees will receive pay raises under the $533-million budget approved unanimously last night by the city council. The budget approved by the council …
Read More »GoCOMO bus fares to remain free in Columbia for at least another year
Columbia’s city council has voted to suspend transportation fares for GoCOMO bus riders for the fourth straight year. GoCOMO has been operating fare-free since the March 2020 …
Read More »GoCOMO expected to remain fare-free for fourth straight year
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a proposal to suspend transportation fares for GoCOMO bus riders for the fourth straight year. GoCOMO has been …
Read More »Columbia’s city council approves SRO agreement; council to vote on budget in mid-September
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a school resource officer (SRO) agreement with Columbia Public Schools (CPS). The city council voted to approve the …
Read More »Fire protection in fast-growing east Columbia to be discussed tonight
Columbia’s city council will hear a three-page report Tuesday evening about fire service in fast-growing east-central Columbia, specifically the acquisition of a building in the El Chaparral subdivision …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to tackle budget, SRO agreement tonight
Tonight is your final opportunity to weigh in on the Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget. Columbia’s city council will hold its third and final public hearing …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to McKinney building purchase; first-reads SRO agreement
Columbia’s city council has approved a bill to purchase the historic McKinney building downtown for $1.7 million. The two-story building is located at 411 East Broadway, next …
Read More »Potential McKinney building purchase and budget hearing to take centerstage at tonight’s Columbia council meeting
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a bill to appropriate $1.7 million to purchase the historic McKinney building downtown. The two-story McKinney building, which …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses transparency on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says there’s a lot of dysfunction in local, state and national government. Mr. Murphy joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry in-studio for an …
Read More »Columbia’s council to hold two additional public hearings on proposed budget
Columbia’s city council held its first public hearing Monday night on city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. The council opened the podium for testimony from residents. …
Read More »(LISTEN): New coalition wants to see Columbia electric rate increase changes
A newly formed coalition wants Columbia’s city council to restructure its June vote to increase electric utility rates. The council approved the $8.3 million revenue increase in …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hold Monday evening public hearing on proposed budget
Monday evening is your first opportunity to testify about Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. His proposed budget is a $27-million increase from the current …
Read More »Columbia’s city council recognizes outgoing police chief Jones
Columbia’s outgoing police chief has received a resolution of appreciation from Columbia’s city council. Geoff Jones was honored at the start of this week’s meeting. He’ll be …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood’s proposed budget first-read by Columbia’s city council; three public hearings scheduled
The Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget has been introduced and first-read by the city council. It was first-read during Monday night’s meeting. City manager De’Carlon Seewood’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): City employee pay and benefits take center stage in Columbia city manager’s proposed budget
Columbia’s city manager has unveiled a $10-million pay raise plan for the city’s approximately 1,500 employees. The pay increase was the cornerstone of De’Carlon Seewood’s budget message …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager encourages input on proposed budget
Columbia’s city manager will outline his budget priorities for the next fiscal year Thursday afternoon. De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the budget process for city …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood to propose new city department during Thursday’s budget address
Look for affordable housing to be a key component of Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s budget address on Thursday afternoon at city hall. Mr. Seewood tells 939 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager says utility rate increase is needed
Your electric utility bill in Columbia will increase by about 6.9 percent later this month. Columbia’s city council voted 5-2 in June to approve the rate increase. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor pushes back against Minchew’s council comments about public safety
A former Columbia mayoral candidate wants the city council to publicly recognize the danger that CPD officers put themselves in each day. Businessman Randy Minchew spoke from …
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