Tonight is your opportunity to give your two cents on the storage of roll carts between collection days in Columbia, when they take effect in March. Columbia …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Police and city manager De’Carlon Seewood say nine of Columbia’s 11 homicides in 2022 involved domestic violence. Columbia’s latest homicide also involved domestic violence. 27-year-old John …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry says there’s been a tremendous downgrade in engagement in the Columbia community in recent years, saying some business leaders don’t know who …
Read More »Columbia officials want your input on roll carts; new system starts in March
You have an opportunity to provide input next week to Columbia officials about the storage of roll carts between collection days. Columbia Solid Waste will hold an …
Read More »Columbia’s new police chief is sworn-in; recruitment remains a top priority
Columbia’s first female police chief has been sworn-in. Jill Schlude, who had been serving as CPD’s assistant chief, was sworn-in during Monday night’s city council meeting. She’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jackson Brothers of the North’s Dave Lorentz discusses COU vending contract on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s city council has voted to approve an airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending LLC, which is also known as Jackson Brothers of the North. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s new police chief to focus on answering 911 calls and staffing
Columbia’s new police chief will be sworn-in during Monday night’s city council meeting. 18-year CPD veteran Jill Schlude tells reporters that she’s honored and humbled at the …
Read More »Columbia’s council to appoint second ward council person this evening
Columbia’s city council will hold a special meeting this evening to appoint a Second Ward council member. The seat has been vacant since the day before Thanksgiving, …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hear a report tonight on upcoming second ward vacancy
Columbia’s city council will hear a presentation this evening from two residents about LGBTQ issues and will also hear a report about applications to replace second ward …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city council gives green light to Douglass park project; LGBTQ ordinance likely to come up soon
One of the basketball courts at Columbia’s Douglass Park will soon be known as the “Coach Willie Cox Court”, under a $995,000 improvement project approved by Columbia’s …
Read More »LGBTQ sanctuary city ordinance and Douglass Park improvements on tonight’s Columbia city council agenda
A Columbia resident wants the city council approve a sanctuary city ordinance involving its LGBTQ residents. Resident Mel Tully will address the council from the podium during …
Read More »Columbia’s four police chief finalists to speak at community forum tonight
Tonight is your opportunity to listen to and meet the four finalists for Columbia’s next police chief. The city will hold a community forum at 6 pm …
Read More »Columbia’s city council gives green light to I-70 and Highway 63 beautification project
Columbia’s city council has approved a two-page resolution expressing its support for the city contributing about $1.5 million to the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange beautification project, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association president Matt Nichols discusses ARPA funding on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols says his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. Columbia’s city council voted this week to approve a …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor hopeful about proposed new office of Violence Prevention
Columbia’s mayor says she’s done talking about community violence and wants to see action. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is proposing the creation of a new Office of Violence …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s new budget praised by city manager Seewood
Columbia’s city manager is ecstatic with the new $533-million budget approved by the council. It took effect on Sunday, which was the start of the city’s fiscal …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor proposing new office to address violence; federal ARPA money also on tonight’s council agenda
Last week’s horrific killing of a three-year-old child in Columbia and other violence has prompted Mayor Barbara Buffaloe to propose a new Office of Violence Prevention. Mayor …
Read More »Columbia’s roll cart system a step closer to starting
Columbia solid waste residential curbside customers will be receiving a postcard in the mail next week, regarding the roll cart selection process. Columbia’s city council voted unanimously …
Read More »Good turnout at downtown Columbia’s Shakespeare’s Pizza bash, despite weather
Despite a storm that blew through Saturday evening, more than 1,000 people packed downtown Columbia Saturday afternoon and evening to celebrate Shakespeare’s Pizza’s 50th anniversary. Shakespeare’s general …
Read More »Columbia officials expect 3,000 to 3,500 people downtown for Shakespeare’s Pizza’s 50th anniversary bash
Downtown Columbia’s Shakespeare’s Pizza was once voted as America’ best college hangout by ABC’s “Good Morning America”, and it’s been a favorite pizza spot for legendary college …
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