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2019 Press Releases

11/20/19 - Columbia earns all-star rating, perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index for third year

11/19/19 - Walnut Street, between Fifth, Sixth streets, scheduled for asphalt overlay, Nov. 25-26

11/19/19 - Columbia Police serve a search warrant at 4001 Oakland Gravel Road and engage in pursuit

11/19/19 - Sidewalk closures scheduled for 720 E. Broadway, Nov. 21

11/15/19 - Nominations being accepted for the Lang Volunteer Award

11/15/19 - Columbia Police investigating apparent attempted homicide and self-inflicted gunshot wound on Nov. 15

11/15/19 - City of Columbia, Boone County announce partnership for complete count in 2020 Census

11/15/19 - Possible missing juvenile located on Nov. 15

11/15/19 - The Columbia Police Department is asking for help from hunters and rural landowners in missing person case

11/14/19 - Columbia named as Digital Cities Survey winner for fifth year

11/14/19 - Update/Correction: Columbia Police investigate armed robbery at Break Time, 1410 Forum Blvd., on Nov. 14

11/14/19 - Columbia Police investigate armed robbery at Break Time, 1410 Forum Blvd., on Nov. 14

11/13/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on Cherry Street between Ninth, 10th streets, Nov. 19

11/13/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on University Avenue, Nov. 18-22

11/12/19 - Columbia City Manager John Glascock names De'Carlon Seewood as deputy city manager - effective Nov. 18

11/11/19 - Nine-person plow crew reports for overnight plow shift Nov. 11-12

11/11/19 - Sustainability Speaker Series: Pollinator Conservation scheduled for Nov. 14 at City Hall

11/10/19 - Columbia Public Works plans to report early Nov. 11 for response to potential winter weather

11/10/19 - Columbia Police investigating home invasion on Nov. 9

11/9/19 - Structure Fire at Smithton Condo Apartments

11/8/19 - Third Priority snow routes added to City's response plan, but not to Designated Snow Routes

11/8/19 - Columbia Sports Fieldhouse dedication scheduled for Nov. 14

11/8/19 - Columbia Municipal Court offers warrant amnesty Dec. 9-13 and 16-20, 2019

11/5/19 - [Schedule Extension] Fifth & Walnut Parking Garage Maintenance extended to early December

11/5/19 - Columbia Police investigate armed robbery at Xpress Liquor & Smokes, 2101 Corona Road, on Nov. 4

11/4/19 - 10th and Walnut Municipal Lot to convert to permit parking after scheduled maintenance - Nov. 11-14

11/1/19 - [Postponed] Lane closure scheduled on East Ash Street, Nov. 7-8

11/1/19 - Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services identifies local cases of mumps

11/1/19 - City's winter trout fishing program open

10/31/19 - New City of Columbia plow drivers to practice designated snow routes Nov. 6

10/31/19 - Columbia Mayor Brian Treece to host meeting with Missouri Mayors

10/31/19 - Correction: Columbia Police investigate serious injury crash on Paris Road near Highway 63 on Oct. 30

10/31/19 - Columbia's Water & Light Advisory Board seeks public input

10/31/19 - Update: Columbia Police seeks public's assistance in identifying suspect in armed robbery at Break Time on Oct. 30

10/31/19 - Columbia Police investigate serious injury crash on Paris Road near Highway 63 on Oct. 30

10/30/19 - UPDATE: Second arrest made in relation to homicide of E'quan Spain

10/30/19 - City of Columbia plow crew scheduled to report at 3 a.m., Oct. 31

10/30/19 - City of Columbia Water & Light Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

10/30/19 - Columbia Police investigate armed robbery at Break Time, 2402 Paris Road, on Oct. 30.

10/29/19 - Columbia Police is asking for help in locating next of kin for Charles Paul Jaggers

10/29/19 - Halloween Open House at Fire Station 9

10/29/19 - City of Columbia announces retirement of Utilities Director Tad Johnsen in March 2020

10/25/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police begin a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Mengqi Ji Elledge

10/25/19 - UPDATE: Residential structure fire at 2112 Southwood Drive on May 29

10/24/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

10/24/19 - UPDATE2: Green Meadows and Forum Boulevard intersection improvement project scheduled to open 30 days ahead of schedule on Oct. 24

10/23/19 - Lane closure scheduled on West Worley Street, Nov. 4-5

10/23/19 - Lane closure scheduled on East Ash Street, Oct. 28-29

10/23/19 - Intermittent sidewalk closures scheduled on North Fourth and East Walnut streets, Oct. 24-Nov. 20

10/23/19 - Columbia City Council election petitions available for pick up, first day to file Oct. 29

10/22/19 - Night of the Living Shred skateboard competition set for Oct. 26

10/21/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police identify homicide victim in 4400 block of Rice Road on Oct. 19

10/21/19 - Commercial Structure Fire at Broadway Apartments

10/20/19 - UPDATE - Charge correction - Columbia Police investigate homicide in 4400 block of Rice Road on Oct. 19

10/20/19 - Columbia Police investigate homicide in 4400 block of Rice Road on Oct. 19

10/18/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on Highway 63 (southbound) and East Broadway on Oct. 17

10/17/19 - Columbia Police Department to host Crime Free Multi-Housing Training Oct. 22

10/17/19 - [Schedule Delay] Parking lane closures, driving lane restrictions rescheduled on East Walnut Street to Oct. 18-25

10/16/19 - Vehicle pursuit crash results in injured passenger, officers searching for driver who fled on foot

10/15/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on South 10th Street, Oct. 16-23

10/14/19 - Sidewalk closures scheduled in various locations within the Downtown Community Improvement District, Oct. 21-25

10/11/19 - Columbia Police serve search warrant at 2313 Parks Edge Place on Oct. 11; recover drugs, firearm and firearm components

10/11/19 - Columbia Police asking for public's help locating Mengqi Ji Elledge

10/11/19 - [Schedule Extension] Section of Vandiver Drive scheduled for asphalt overlay, Oct. 14-15

10/11/19 - Public Health and Human Services continues 2019 rural flu clinic schedule

10/11/19 - Maintenance Scheduled for Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage, Oct. 14 - Nov. 18

10/11/19 - UPDATE: Arrests made in connection to shots fired in the 3300 block of Dove Drive

10/10/19 - Columbia Police to host 'Xbox with a Cop' for Columbia's youth on Oct. 19

10/10/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired in the 3300 block of Dove Drive on Oct. 10

10/9/19 - Lane closure scheduled on Ashland Road, Oct. 14-21

10/9/19 - [Location Change] 2019 Snow Palooza open house moved to Grissum Building Oct. 10

10/8/19 - City of Columbia Housing Programs and Columbia Board of Realtors receive Housing Opportunity Grant

10/8/19 - Columbia City Manager John Glascock names Matthew Lue as director of finance - effective Nov. 4

10/5/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on Business Loop 70 E and Seventh Street on Oct. 5

10/4/19 - Interested parties meeting for North William/Hinkson Avenue Calming project scheduled for Oct. 15

10/4/19 - Interested parties meeting for Holly Avenue Traffic Calming scheduled for Oct. 10

10/4/19 - Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Week Kick Off

10/4/19 - Sections of Bernadette Drive, Vandiver Drive scheduled for asphalt overlay, Oct. 8-11

10/4/19 - Road, sidewalk closure scheduled on Elm Street between Sixth, Seventh streets, Oct. 14-18

10/4/19 - Alley closure scheduled Oct. 7-20 between Fifth, Sixth streets followed by a sidewalk closure on South Fifth Street, Oct. 21-Nov. 4

10/4/19 - Sensory-friendly Touch-a-Truck set for Oct. 9

10/4/19 - [UPDATE: Schedule Change] Southbound lane closure scheduled on Scott Boulevard/Wales Drive between Strawn Road and Smith Drive, Oct. 14-19

10/3/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired at Rice Road and Boyd Lane on Oct. 2

10/2/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired in the 1400 block of Raleigh Drive on Oct. 1

9/30/19 - Columbia Police make two arrests related to shots fired call on Silver Mill Drive on Sept. 29

9/30/19 - Police investigate armed robbery at 415 N. Stadium Blvd. on Sept. 30

9/29/19 - Columbia Police arrest suspect for assault on Sept. 28

9/28/19 - Columbia police arrest two suspects in relation to burglary of Tiger Pawn on Sept. 16

9/27/19 - New Haven Road, Rock Quarry Road, Sinclair Road scheduled for asphalt overlay, Sept. 30-Oct. 4

9/27/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on Cherry Street, Oct. 1-8

9/27/19 - UPDATE/CORRECTION: Arrest made in relation to homicide of Nadria Wright and assault of Sam Baldwin

9/27/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on Scott Boulevard between Christian Fellowship Road, Smith Drive, Oct. 7-Nov. 6

9/26/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police and Solid Waste Utility conclude exploratory dig at landfill related to disappearance of Megan Shultz

9/25/19 - Columbia Police investigate homicide on McBaine Avenue at Duncan Street on Sept. 25

9/25/19 - CPD, Mayor Brian Treece to host press conference Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. regarding recent gun violence

9/25/19 - Gans Creek Cross Country dedication scheduled for Sept. 27

9/24/19 - Update: Oak Street to close to through traffic between Sexton Road and Lynn Street beginning Sept. 25

9/24/19 - Transit, traffic information for Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, Sept. 27-29

9/24/19 - Interested parties meeting set for Oct. 1 to discuss replacement of electrical line structure crossing East Broadway (Route WW)

9/23/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

9/23/19 - Lane restrictions planned on sections of West Boulevard, Rock Quarry Road, Sept. 25, 27

9/23/19 - Columbia Fire Department Fire Prevention Week Kick Off

9/22/19 - Columbia Police investigate two homicides in the 2100 block of McKee Street on Sept. 22

9/21/19 - Columbia Police perform death investigation in 400 block of Hitt Street on Sept. 21

9/21/19 - UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to homicide of E'quan Spain

9/20/19 - Interested parties meeting for Lenoir Street Improvements project scheduled for Oct. 3

9/19/19 - City releases Affordable Housing Programs Resource Guide

9/19/19 - Columbia Police conduct death investigation in the 3400 block of James Dale Road on Sept. 18

9/19/19 - City will hold Operation Clean Neighborhoods Sept. 20 in central Columbia

9/18/19 - UPDATE: Human remains found during landfill exploratory dig related to disappearance of Megan Shultz

9/18/19 - CPD to host press conference Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. regarding landfill exploratory dig

9/18/19 - Columbia Police investigate armed robbery at 101 E. Nifong Blvd. on Sept. 18

9/18/19 - Public Health and Human Services releases 2019 Community Health Improvement Plan

9/17/19 - UPDATE: Intermittent power outages possible for two downtown Columbia traffic signals on 10th Street at Walnut, Broadway

9/17/19 - Public Health and Human Services is now offering injectable flu vaccinations

9/17/19 - Road, sidewalk closure scheduled on Cherry Street between Ninth and 10th streets, Sept. 23

9/17/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on Clark Lane on Sept. 16

9/17/19 - City Council passes amendment prohibiting resale of parking permits for more than original purchase amount

9/16/19 - Curbside recycling collection canceled Sept. 16

9/14/19 - Columbia Police investigate two homicides

9/13/19 - Sidewalk construction on Lynn, Oak, Sexton scheduled to begin Sept. 16

9/12/19 - 42nd Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show set for Sept. 21-22

9/12/19 - Parks and Recreation presents last Family Fun Fest of 2019

9/6/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on Portland Street, Sept. 11-13

9/6/19 - CPD, City of Columbia Utilities hold press conference in relation to 2006 disappearance of Megan Shultz

9/6/19 - CPD to host press conference Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. regarding missing person case from 2006

9/5/19 - Interested parties meeting for Leslie Lane Sidewalk project scheduled for Sept. 19

9/4/19 - UPDATE: Warrant issued for a second suspect involved in Sept. 2 shooting

9/3/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on East Broadway, South Seventh Street, Sept. 5-19

9/3/19 - Columbia Police make one arrest in Sept. 2 shooting

9/3/19 - City releases affordable housing and community development fact sheet

8/30/19 - City's annual Commemorative Poster unveiled

8/30/19 - City offices closed Labor Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3

8/29/19 - Columbia Police investigate shooting on Claudell Lane with injuries on Aug. 28

8/29/19 - City releases draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan

8/29/19 - Lane restrictions scheduled at the corner of Old 63, Stadium, Sept. 4-5

8/28/19 - UPDATE: Arrest made related to shooting at 101 N. Stadium Blvd. on Aug. 26

8/28/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding sewer project near South Glenwood Avenue, Redbud Lane scheduled for Sept. 4

8/28/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding sewer relocation at Court, Hickory streets scheduled for Sept. 4

8/27/19 - East side of Forum Boulevard, Green Meadows Road roundabout construction scheduled to begin Sept. 3

8/27/19 - Stephens Lake Concert Series set for Sept. 5

8/26/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired on Typhoon Court on Aug. 26

8/26/19 - Columbia Police investigate shooting at 101 N. Stadium Blvd. on Aug. 26

8/26/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on East Broadway, Sept. 3-14

8/24/19 - Columbia Police Investigate Fatality Crash on I-70 on August 24

8/23/19 - Lane closure scheduled for stormwater culvert repairs on Northland Drive, Aug. 27

8/23/19 - West Gillespie Bridge Road, Sinclair Road, West Old Plank Road scheduled for mill and overlay operations, Aug. 26-30

8/22/19 - [Schedule Change] Lane, parking, sidewalk closures scheduled on Seventh, Elm, extended to Aug. 26

8/21/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

8/20/19 - UPDATE: Sixth and Cherry Parking Garage reopens after closure for maintenance

8/20/19 - Changes to City of Columbia housing assistance programs

8/20/19 - Free Roots N Blues N BBQ vouchers available for low-income households

8/16/19 - Columbia Police provide an update on the infant remains found on Aug 15

8/16/19 - Community Relations Director apologizes for selfies near investigative scene

8/16/19 - Twin Lakes Recreation Area closed evening of Aug. 17 for Kaleidospoke event

8/15/19 - Columbia Police seek community help to identify remains of a baby found Aug. 15

8/15/19 - Columbia Police to issue verbal statement to media Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. regarding remains found

8/14/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding Aldeah, Ash storm pipe rehabilitation scheduled for Aug. 21

8/13/19 - City will hold bow hunter orientation, registration sessions

8/13/19 - Columbia Regional Airport disaster drill to take place Aug. 14

8/12/19 - Sixth and Cherry Parking Garage to close for maintenance Aug. 16-20

8/9/19 - Mill and overlay scheduled on Ballenger Lane, Aug. 13-16

8/9/19 - Columbia Police seek assistance about concerning note found Friday, Aug. 8

8/7/19 - Road, lane closures scheduled on Smith Drive to install utility infrastructure for Westbury Village development, Aug. 12-20

8/7/19 - UPDATE: Information regarding Megan Shultz investigation

8/6/19 - Movies in the Park set for Aug. 9

8/6/19 - Speed table on South William Street scheduled for construction Aug. 7-8

8/6/19 - Lane closure scheduled on New Haven Road, Aug. 8-9

8/6/19 - [Rescheduled] Road, sidewalk closure scheduled on Paquin Street between Waugh, Hitt streets, Aug. 12-16

8/5/19 - City's Employee Wellness program earns two awards

8/5/19 - Suspect arrested regarding open missing person case from 2006

8/5/19 - City Manager John Glascock names Geoff Jones as Columbia Police chief

8/5/19 - Columbia Police chief to be announced at Aug. 5 press conference

8/2/19 - Mid America Open this weekend at Harmony Bends, Albert-Oakland disc golf courses

8/2/19 - Columbia Police to investigate internal efforts and process when responding to a report of a missing person

8/2/19 - Closure of Pierre Street at Ballenger Lane for pavement repairs scheduled for Aug. 6

7/31/19 - Columbia Parks and Recreation responds to chlorine leak at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center

7/31/19 - Repair project on roundabout at Ponderosa Street, Nocona Parkway scheduled for Aug. 5-8

7/31/19 - **UPDATE**Structure Fire at Women's and Children's Hospital

7/31/19 - Waterloo Drive closed at Ballenger Lane intersection, Aug. 1

7/31/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding Quail Drive stormwater project scheduled for August 7

7/29/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police identify body found at 1802 Lake Ridgeway Road

7/29/19 - Columbia Police investigate body found July 29 at 1802 Lake Ridgeway Road

7/29/19 - Structure Fire at Women's and Children's Hospital

7/26/19 - Stephens Lake Concert Series: Karaoke in the Park on Aug. 1

7/26/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on Hitt Street, July 30-Aug. 9

7/26/19 - Columbia Police identify human remains found July 25 near I-70 Drive SW and Silvey Street

7/25/19 - Public input meeting set for July 30 for development of park at Magnolia Falls

7/25/19 - Maintenance Scheduled for Plaza Parking Garage, July 29 - November

7/25/19 - Reminder: City manager's budget message for fiscal year 2020 scheduled for Friday, July 26

7/25/19 - [Work Delayed] East Richland Road, Sinclair Road, Sinclair Street scheduled for mill and overlay operations

7/24/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding Tupelo Place, Larch Court sewer project scheduled for July 31

7/23/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding drink specials ordinance changes scheduled for July 29

7/23/19 - Surface seal operations scheduled for 47 Columbia streets beginning July 29

7/23/19 - Sidewalk repair scheduled at corner of Broadway, Waugh Street, July 29-30

7/23/19 - Registration for City of Columbia's annual Celebration of the Arts fundraiser now open

7/22/19 - City manager's budget message for fiscal year 2020 scheduled for Friday, July 26

7/21/19 - Columbia Police respond to report of shots fired in 200 block of Apple Tree Court on July 21

7/20/19 - UPDATE: 13-year-old runaway Summer Allen located safe

7/20/19 - Columbia Police asking for public's help locating 13-year-old runaway Summer Allen

7/19/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

7/19/19 - Live Well by Faith earns National Association of Counties 2019 Achievement Award

7/19/19 - Lane restriction scheduled on Oakview Drive, July 22

7/17/19 - Howard B. Lang, Jr. Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service presented to Marin Blevins

7/17/19 - Road closure scheduled on Waugh Street, July 22-Aug. 9

7/16/19 - Solid Waste Utility to implement new summer schedule with collection beginning at 6:30 a.m.

7/16/19 - Pet safety in extreme heat

7/15/19 - City Council announces John Glascock as Columbia city manager

7/15/19 - Community invited to July 15 City Council announcement of Columbia's city manager

7/12/19 - Columbia's Agriculture Park dedication scheduled for July 13

7/11/19 - Howard B. Lang, Jr. Award recipient to be announced at July 15 City Council meeting

7/11/19 - Two street repair projects scheduled on Forum Boulevard, July 17-24

7/10/19 - Cooling centers, shelters available to the public

7/9/19 - Cosmo Park bocce courts grand opening scheduled for July 10

7/8/19 - Interested parties meeting for community solar programming scheduled for July 17

7/8/19 - Media partners invited to interview city manager finalists July 11

7/5/19 - CPD responds to barricaded subject involved in a domestic disturbance in the 3400 block of Zinnia Drive on July 5

7/5/19 - Community invited to public reception July 10 to meet city manager finalists

7/3/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on East Green Meadows Road until Aug. 30

7/3/19 - Columbia Fire Chief Randy White announces retirement effective Oct. 4

7/3/19 - Columbia Police to increase enforcement of impaired driving, traffic laws for Fourth of July weekend

7/3/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on Waugh Street, July 8-Oct. 8

7/3/19 - Columbia Police Department substation now open at Boone Electric Cooperative headquarters

7/3/19 - Residential Structure Fire on Hardin Street

7/2/19 - Lane Closure on Crown Point and Orchard Court for water main installation beginning July 8

7/2/19 - Columbia celebrates July as Parks and Recreation Month

7/1/19 - UPDATE: Arrest made in June 29 fatal crash in 1400 block of Range Line Street involving pedestrian

7/1/19 - City of Columbia to host interested parties meeting on Route B crossing replacement for COLT on July 8

7/1/19 - Chip seal scheduled on 45 Columbia streets, July 8-19

7/1/19 - City of Columbia announces finalists for city manager position

6/29/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian on Range Line Street on June 29

6/28/19 - Sidewalk, parking lane closure scheduled on 10th Street until July 25

6/28/19 - [Schedule Change] Sidewalk closure scheduled on North William Street, July 8-26

6/27/19 - UPDATE: Three arrests made in relation to homicide in the 1500 block of Tupelo Place on June 26

6/27/19 - City offices closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day

6/27/19 - Columbia Police investigate homicide in the 1500 block of Tupelo Place on June 26

6/27/19 - Forum Boulevard, Green Meadows roundabout construction scheduled to begin July 8

6/26/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired on Anita Court with injuries on June 25

6/25/19 - Columbia Police and Fire departments remind residents fireworks are illegal within city limits

6/25/19 - City of Columbia's Fire in the Sky set for July 4

6/24/19 - Rescheduled Family Fun Fest set for June 26

6/24/19 - Stephens Lake Concert Series scheduled for June 27

6/22/19 - Water Rescue at Flat Branch Park

6/21/19 - **UPDATE**Commercial Structure Fire at Spencer's Crest Condominiums

6/20/19 - Commercial Structure Fire at Spencer's Crest Condominiums

6/20/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

6/18/19 - Climate Action & Adaptation Plan adopted by Columbia City Council

6/18/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on West Ash Street between Bernadette Drive, Clinkscales Road, June 20-27

6/17/19 - Statement from Interim City Manager John Glascock on the passing of former Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman

6/17/19 - Maintenance to 10th and Cherry Parking Garage, June 24-July 5

6/14/19 - [Delayed One Day] Mill and overlay operations scheduled on Smiley Lane, Brown School Road, June 18-20

6/14/19 - Box culvert extension on Ballenger Lane scheduled to begin June 17

6/13/19 - Residential fire at 3413 Balboa Lane on June 13, one fatality reported

6/12/19 - Shred Fest skateboarding event scheduled for June 15

6/12/19 - Whitegate Block Party planned for June 15

6/10/19 - Public Health and Human Services releases new resource app

6/10/19 - [Schedule Change] Reclamite pavement maintenance rescheduled on 27 streets, June 11-15

6/7/19 - Phase two construction on sewer project to start on Bingham Road, Ridgely Road beginning June 10

6/7/19 - UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to robbery at Central Bank of Boone County on Aug. 16, 2018

6/7/19 - Credit education, credit counseling event June 8

6/6/19 - UPDATE: Initial investigation report for serious injury crash on June 4

6/5/19 - Update: Utility work to close Locust Street between Providence and Fourth, June 13-14

6/5/19 - Interested parties meeting for water programming scheduled for June 12

6/4/19 - Columbia Police investigate serious physical injury crash on June 4

6/4/19 - MKT Trail access closed at Jay Dix Station

6/4/19 - Stephens Lake Concert Series continues in June

6/4/19 - Utility work to close Locust Street between Providence and Fourth, June 6-7

6/3/19 - Parking lane closure, sidewalk closure, lane restriction on East Stewart Road, June 10-July 9

6/1/19 - UPDATE at 11:06 p.m. on June 1 - Columbia Police Investigate Two Pedestrians Struck by a Vehicle on June 1

6/1/19 - Columbia Police Investigate Two Pedestrians Struck by a Vehicle on June 1

5/31/19 - Lane closure scheduled for stormwater culvert replacement on East Nifong Boulevard, June 3-8

5/31/19 - Lunch in the Park program providing healthy meals and educational programs for children this summer

5/31/19 - Find the Golden Hiking Boot and win $100 Parks and Recreation gift certificate

5/31/19 - [Closure Delayed One Week] Route AC Bridge scheduled for rehab, maintenance beginning June 10

5/30/19 - UPDATE: All Things Airport with Columbia Regional Airport - An opportunity to ask questions and enjoy community

5/30/19 - CPD starting Police Explorer Program for youth interested in law enforcement

5/30/19 - Public Works crews plan to replace concrete panels on Clark Lane, June 4-6

5/30/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding Grace Ellen Drive sewer improvement project scheduled for June 6

5/29/19 - Residential structure fire at 2112 Southwood Drive, one fatality reported

5/29/19 - Police, community partnership conversation scheduled for May 30

5/29/19 - Go COMO to offer fixed route service at no cost to riders June 3-8 during transition to new routes

5/24/19 - UPDATE: Driver involved in May 16 crash on I-70 dies from injuries

5/24/19 - Overnight closures on Ballenger Lane, Rice Road scheduled for May 28-30

5/24/19 - [Schedule Change] Lane closure scheduled on West Worley Street, May 30-31

5/23/19 - State of the City message scheduled for May 29

5/23/19 - Interested parties meeting for South Greenwood Storm Drain Replacement Project scheduled for May 30

5/22/19 - City offices closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

5/22/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

5/21/19 - City releases improved map data portal

5/21/19 - Columbia pools opening soon for the summer

5/21/19 - Lane, parking, sidewalk closures planned for Center for Missouri Studies building, May 2-July 15

5/20/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police arrest individual entering homes naked

5/19/19 - CPD seeking information about individual reported entering homes naked

5/17/19 - Wabash Station parking lot scheduled to close May 20-22 for asphalt repairs

5/17/19 - Visit Your Parks Playground Challenge kicks off May 18

5/16/19 - Columbia Police investigate serious physical injury crash on May 16

5/16/19 - [Schedule Change] Lane restrictions on East St. Charles Road, Battle Avenue beginning June 3

5/15/19 - Columbia Police to increase enforcement of impaired driving laws this weekend

5/15/19 - Sponsors, entertainment set for City of Columbia's Fourth of July Fire in the Sky celebration

5/15/19 - UPDATE: Fifth arrest made in shooting near Fifth Street, Broadway on May 11

5/15/19 - Tire, electronic waste, household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, June 1, regular HHW facility closed

5/13/19 - Access to Ash Street via Providence Road to close as MoDOT continues ADA improvements

5/12/19 - UPDATE: Four arrests made in shooting near Fifth Street, Broadway on May 11

5/11/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired near Fifth Street, Broadway with non-life threatening injuries on May 11

5/8/19 - City participation in Bike, Walk & Wheel Week May 11-18

5/7/19 - City will hold Operation Clean Neighborhoods May 10 in west central Columbia

5/6/19 - Movies in the Park returns May 10

5/5/19 - Columbia Police investigate serious physical injury crash on Grindstone Parkway on May 5

5/2/19 - Reception to welcome Japanese sister city delegation scheduled for May 6

5/2/19 - Stephens Lake Amphitheater performance tonight will move to library

5/2/19 - Interested parties meeting for 2019 Sewer and Stormwater Rehabilitation projects scheduled for May 7

5/1/19 - **Update**Structure Fire on Brackenhill Court

5/1/19 - Structure Fire at Aspen Heights Apartmnets

5/1/19 - Milling, asphalt overlay operations planned for Forum Boulevard during evening hours to reduce impact on traffic, May 5-11

5/1/19 - Food waste collection, composting workshops, compost operations tour scheduled for May 6-11

4/30/19 - Structure Fire on Brackenhill Court

4/29/19 - Stephens Lake Concert Series kicks off in May

4/26/19 - Columbia Police serve search warrant at 1701 Hanover Blvd. on April 26, recover drugs and firearms

4/26/19 - Columbia Police investigate several BB gun incidents over the last few weeks

4/26/19 - Grindstone Creek Trail closure planned for May 1-3

4/24/19 - Interested parties meeting for Sinclair, Route K roundabout project scheduled for May 9

4/23/19 - Ballenger Lane project scheduled for construction beginning May 1

4/23/19 - Introduction to electric bicycles seminar scheduled for April 28

4/23/19 - Tons of Trucks set for May 1

4/22/19 - Columbia Parks and Recreation plans Yappy Hour

4/22/19 - Climate Action and Adaptation Plan community meeting, feedback survey opens April 22

4/22/19 - Interested parties meeting for William Street calming project scheduled for May 2

4/18/19 - Emergency sewer line repair at intersection of Texas Avenue and North Garth Avenue on April 19

4/18/19 - Sidewalk, lane, parking stalls closure scheduled on East Walnut Street, April 19

4/18/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

4/17/19 - Lane closure scheduled on southbound Parker Street at Vandiver-Parker roundabout, April 18-19

4/17/19 - Correction: Columbia Police make arrest for suspicious activity at West Middle School on April 16

4/16/19 - Columbia Police make arrest for suspicious activity at West Middle School on April 16

4/16/19 - Lane restriction, alley closure on Fourth Street, April 17-18

4/16/19 - Go COMO bus route changes to begin June 3, informational meetings scheduled

4/15/19 - Columbia Fire Department K9 Izzo has been awarded "Healthcare for K9 Heroes" Grant

4/15/19 - Boone County ranks in top 10 healthiest counties in Missouri

4/13/19 - Columbia Regional Airport runway 13-31 reopens ahead of schedule

4/11/19 - Walnut Street, Rainforest Parkway projects scheduled for construction April 15-19

4/11/19 - Water & Light recognized again as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by Department of Energy

4/10/19 - Update: CPD completes investigation of reported suspicious individual on April 9

4/9/19 - Update about suspicious individual reported to Columbia Police on April 9

4/9/19 - CPD Interim Chief Jones to host press conference April 9 at 7 p.m. regarding suspicious individual at Gentry Middle School

4/9/19 - More than 1,800 volunteers plan to 'Cleanup Columbia' April 13

4/9/19 - [Schedule Change:] Lane closures scheduled on Crestmere Avenue for tree maintenance rescheduled to begin April 15

4/8/19 - April 8 update from Interim City Manager John Glascock regarding Columbia Regional Airport

4/8/19 - Update: Interim City Manager John Glascock to host press conference regarding Columbia Regional Airport on April 8

4/8/19 - Interim City Manager John Glascock to host press conference regarding Columbia Regional Airport on April 8

4/7/19 - April 7 update from Interim City Manager John Glascock regarding Columbia Regional Airport

4/6/19 - Some regional carriers temporarily suspend flights at Columbia Regional Airport

4/4/19 - Columbia Fire Department K9 Izzo has been awarded "Healthcare for K9 Heroes" Grant

4/2/19 - Fair Housing and Lending Seminar scheduled for Friday, April 5

4/2/19 - Columbia Police Interim Chief Jones issues statement on March 17 arrest video

4/2/19 - Annual street paving operations scheduled to begin April 8, first set of streets planned for April 8-19

4/1/19 - 10th and Cherry Parking Garage hourly parking unavailable through April

3/29/19 - [Work Extension] Lane restriction on Forum Boulevard, between Forum Katy Parkway and Mills Drive, has been extended until April 5

3/27/19 - Entertainers wanted for Columbia Parks and Recreation events

3/27/19 - Carter Lane sidewalk project scheduled to begin April 1 with northbound lane closure

3/25/19 - 2019 Public Works construction projects focus on safety

3/25/19 - Sidewalk closure scheduled on Sixth Street, March 27-April 3

3/22/19 - Fire alarm tests at three parking garages scheduled for March 29

3/21/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

3/21/19 - Columbia police investigate home invasion on March 21

3/21/19 - Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Hanover Boulevard on March 20

3/21/19 - Early registration ends March 22 for the Advancing Renewables in the Midwest Conference

3/19/19 - Work begins on Hinkson Creek Trail: Shepard to Rollins project

3/19/19 - Registration open for April 5 Fair Housing and Lending Seminar

3/18/19 - Update: Results from Columbia Police enforcement of impaired driving laws weekend of March 16-17

3/18/19 - Consolidated Plan public engagement meeting on neighborhood infrastructure to be held March 20

3/17/19 - Honoring First Responders - United States Postal Service Commemorative Stamp Ceremony

3/15/19 - [Extension] Lane restriction planned for Forum Boulevard extended through Friday, March 15

3/14/19 - Columbia Police to increase enforcement of impaired driving laws this weekend

3/14/19 - Columbia Fire Department receives international accreditation on March 12

3/14/19 - Winners of the 2019 Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement awards announced

3/13/19 - Lane restriction planned for Forum Boulevard, between Forum Katy Parkway and Mills Drive, Thursday morning March 14

3/13/19 - Update: Columbia Police release the name of individual found in ABC Chinese Cuisine on Feb. 18

3/13/19 - Interested parties meeting for Parking Garage Camera Upgrades scheduled for March 26

3/12/19 - Interested parties meeting for the McKee Street Sidewalk project scheduled for March 19

3/11/19 - Columbia Police investigating apparent homicide and self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 11

3/11/19 - Reminder: City manager search survey open until March 15

3/9/19 - Columbia Police investigate injury crash on March 9

3/8/19 - Columbia Police investigate assaults on March 8

3/7/19 - Public invited to discuss water main replacement projects at March 14 meeting

3/3/19 - Solid Waste collection canceled Monday, March 4, delayed one day remainder of week

3/2/19 - 30-person City of Columbia plow crew scheduled for 11 p.m. Saturday March 2

3/1/19 - City of Columbia prepares for possible winter weather, weekend of March 2-3

3/1/19 - 2019 Advancing Renewables in the Midwest Conference scheduled for April 2-3

3/1/19 - Public input meeting set for March 5 for new Philips Park pavilion

2/28/19 - Columbia Police identify deceased individual found in ABC Chinese Cuisine on Feb. 18

2/27/19 - City to open overnight warming center March 2, volunteers needed for Room at the Inn extended service March 3-9

2/27/19 - Interested parties meeting regarding sewer project near Shannon Place scheduled for Mar. 5

2/25/19 - Columbia Police ask for help identifying burglary suspect

2/24/19 - Update - Arrest made in Feb. 16 fatal crash on West Boulevard

2/22/19 - Update - Warrant issued related to Jan. 17 homicide in the 3700 block of Weymeyer Drive

2/22/19 - City of Columbia receives Employee Engagement Survey results

2/21/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on Route WW on Feb. 21

2/20/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

2/20/19 - City of Columbia earns Bicycle Friendly Community silver designation

2/20/19 - Voluntary Action Center, Downtown Optimist Club to distribute surplus City of Columbia computers in Homes for Computers Program Feb. 23

2/20/19 - City manager search survey open until March 15

2/20/19 - Office of Cultural Affairs moves to new location Feb. 26

2/18/19 - Accident Involving a Fire Truck February 17th - Clarification

2/17/19 - City of Columbia plow crews ended 56.5 hours of continuous operations at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17

2/17/19 - A 42-person City of Columbia plow crew reported at 7 a.m. to continue fighting snow-packed streets

2/16/19 - Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on West Boulevard on Feb 16.

2/16/19 - A 21-person City of Columbia plow crew reported at 7 p.m. fighting snow-packed streets

2/16/19 - A 33-person City of Columbia plow crew reported at 7 a.m. to continue fighting snow-packed streets

2/15/19 - Priority snow routes in Columbia to be enforced starting at 4 p.m., Feb. 15

2/15/19 - City of Columbia hires new treasurer in Finance Department

2/15/19 - A 22-person crew is treating and plowing priority routes in Columbia

2/13/19 - Columbia Water & Light named 2019 Tree Line USA by Arbor Day Foundation

2/12/19 - Training for hands-on parks volunteer programs scheduled for February, March

2/12/19 - Public Health and Human Services releases 2018 Community Health Assessment

2/12/19 - Interested parties meeting for the Third Avenue Alley Restoration project scheduled for Feb. 21

2/11/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police requests assistance from FBI in investigating suspicious fire at Planned Parenthood - Columbia Health Center

2/11/19 - Columbia Police serve search warrant at 2607 Eastwood Drive on Feb. 8

2/10/19 - Columbia Police investigate unsubstantiated threat at 2300 Bernadette Drive on Feb. 10

2/10/19 - Columbia Police investigating suspicious fire at Planned Parenthood - Columbia Health Center, 711 N. Providence

2/8/19 - Columbia Police investigate unsubstantiated threat at 900 N. Keene Street

2/8/19 - Columbia Police serve search warrant at 103 N. Greenwood Avenue

2/7/19 - Public Health and Human Services to hosts 13 counties for public health exercise Feb. 8

2/7/19 - CANCELLED - Feb. 7 Consolidated Plan public engagement meeting on neighborhood infrastructure

2/6/19 - Investigation Complete for Chamois Drive Fire

2/5/19 - Columbia Police investigating fatal vehicle crash involving pedestrian on Sunday, Feb. 3

2/5/19 - [Schedule Change] Lane restriction, sidewalk closure scheduled on North Fifth Street, Feb. 13-14

2/4/19 - City of Columbia hires new internal auditor

2/4/19 - Reminder: City manager search community input meetings scheduled for Feb. 6-7

2/4/19 - Consolidated Plan public engagement meeting on neighborhood infrastructure to be held Feb. 7

2/4/19 - Columbia's 2018 Citizen Survey results now available online

2/1/19 - Columbia meets renewable energy target

2/1/19 - Alley closures scheduled between Sixth and Hitt streets south of Broadway, Feb. 4 - March 5

1/30/19 - Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT respond to barricaded subject with active warrants in the 1200 block of Longwell Drive on Jan. 30

1/30/19 - Parks and Recreation opens ice skating at Stephens Lake Park Jan. 30 - Feb. 1

1/30/19 - Accumulating snow may cause slick roads during Jan. 30 rush hour, City crews plan to treat roads throughout evening

1/30/19 - [Update: Location Name Change] Second interested parties meeting for Primrose Drive traffic calming scheduled for Feb. 11

1/29/19 - City manager search community input meetings scheduled for Feb. 6-7

1/29/19 - Interim City Manager John Glascock names Geoff Jones as Columbia Police interim chief

1/29/19 - Columbia Police interim chief to be announced at press conference on Jan. 29

1/28/19 - Solid Waste collection canceled Wednesday, Jan. 30, delayed one day remainder of week

1/26/19 - Columbia Police investigate homicide in the 3800 block of Range Line Street on Jan. 26

1/25/19 - Flat Branch Park expansion public input meeting set for Jan. 31

1/25/19 - Vehicle Fire at Eighth and Cherry Parking Garage

1/25/19 - City completes investigation of social media posts by police department employee

1/23/19 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

1/22/19 - Consolidated Plan public engagement meeting on Affordable Housing to be held Jan. 24

1/22/19 - Commercial Structure Fire at 1714 East Broadway Apartment A

1/18/19 - Friday, Jan. 18 update from City of Columbia on winter storm this weekend

1/18/19 - 2019 Columbia Values Diversity Award winners announced

1/18/19 - Address Information**Fatality Fire on Lakeview Avenue

1/18/19 - **Additional Information**Fatality Fire on Lakeview Avenue

1/18/19 - Fatality Fire on Lakeview Avenue

1/18/19 - Solid Waste Utility seeking input on landfill expansion project

1/17/19 - Columbia Police investigate homicide in the 3700 block of Weymeyer Drive on Jan. 17

1/16/19 - Reminder: 26th annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration scheduled for Jan. 17

1/16/19 - City monitoring, preparing for possible winter storm beginning Jan. 18

1/15/19 - City offices closed Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 22

1/15/19 - Memorial and candlelight walk planned for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

1/15/19 - Homes for Computers program now accepting applications

1/15/19 - Nominations being accepted for Lang Volunteer Award

1/14/19 - Columbia Police Department to host Crime Free Multi-Housing Training Feb. 12

1/13/19 - Sunday, Jan. 13 update from City of Columbia on winter storm

1/13/19 - Solid Waste collection will run normal schedule the week of Jan. 14

1/12/19 - Winter weather response update: Power outages may continue into Tuesday, Jan. 15

1/12/19 - Saturday, Jan. 12 update from City of Columbia on winter storm

1/12/19 - City of Columbia Utilities seeking mutual aid on Jan. 12 for winter storm event

1/11/19 - Columbia Police respond to armed robbery with shots fired on Jan. 11

1/11/19 - Priority snow routes enforced starting at 7 p.m. on Jan 11

1/11/19 - Commercial Aircraft Off Runway at Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

1/10/19 - Public meeting for Sinclair sidewalk improvements scheduled for Jan. 23

1/10/19 - [Schedule Extension] Road, sidewalk closure scheduled on Elm Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, Jan. 7-28

1/9/19 - Public invited to discuss downtown street lights at Jan. 16 meeting

1/7/19 - Bird Rides, Inc. takes hiatus in Columbia during winter months

1/4/19 - UPDATE: Columbia Police vehicle strikes child at Battle High School

1/4/19 - Columbia Police vehicle strikes child at Battle High School

1/4/19 - Parking stall, sidewalk closures scheduled on 10th Street, Jan. 7-18

1/4/19 - Smoke testing scheduled for Jan. 9 near Parkside Subdivision

1/4/19 - Sidewalk ramps scheduled for repair on 10th Street, Jan. 7-11

1/4/19 - 2018/2019 New Year's Holiday DUI results

1/4/19 - Interested parties meeting set for Jan. 10 to discuss upcoming Truman Cypress Solar Project

1/4/19 - Public input meeting set for Jan. 10 for Philips Park improvements

1/4/19 - City of Columbia dissolves one deputy city manager position

1/4/19 - [Schedule Change II]: Road, sidewalk closure scheduled on Rollins Street, Jan. 9-11

1/3/19 - Neighborhood Congress to be held January 9 to discuss fiscal year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan

1/1/19 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired at Bodie Drive and Edenton Boulevard and non-life threatening gunshot injury on Jan. 1

1/1/19 - Fatal Vehicle Crash