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2021 Press Releases

4/12/21 - Reclamite pavement maintenance scheduled, April 15-21

4/12/21 - Lane restrictions scheduled on Forum Boulevard, April 19-23

4/9/21 - Road closure scheduled on Bingham Road, April 14 - June 1

4/8/21 - Mill and overlay operations scheduled beginning Tuesday, April 13

4/8/21 - Lane closure scheduled on Manor Drive, April 12

4/8/21 - Lane and street closures scheduled overnight on West Nifong Boulevard and Peachtree Drive, April 13

4/8/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired incident in the 1800 block of Juniper Drive on April 7

4/8/21 - Boone County records first known U.K. variant COVID-19 case

4/8/21 - City of Columbia Utilities to host Rates 101 presentation

4/7/21 - Solid Waste Utility to hold Interested Parties meeting for landfill fueling station expansion

4/6/21 - Lane restriction on West Worley Street, April 9

4/6/21 - UPDATE: Human remains found at Rock Bridge State Park identified as Mengqi Ji

4/6/21 - Columbia Police respond to a report of shots fired in the 5300 block of Godas Cir., April 5

4/6/21 - Columbia Police to host press conference April 6 at 2 p.m. regarding information pertaining to the disappearance of Mengqi Ji

4/6/21 - Hinkson Creek CAM schedules informational meetings

4/5/21 - Volunteers will 'Cleanup Columbia' in April

4/5/21 - Columbia Police Department and University of Missouri School of Law hosts upcoming forum: Empowering People - A Discussion about State V. Derek Chauvin and Policing

4/5/21 - Public Health and Human Services to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic for bar, restaurant and entertainment industry employees

4/5/21 - Columbia police arrest one suspect involved in early morning arson in the 1000 block of Claudell Ln., April 5

4/5/21 - Columbia Police investigate vehicle collision with The State Historical Society of Missouri building, 605 East Elm Street

4/2/21 - Columbia Police investigate armed robbery with injury in the 3300 block of Broadway Business Park Court, April 2

4/2/21 - Columbia Police respond to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Paris Rd., April 2

4/1/21 - Lane and sidewalk restrictions and closures on John Garry Drive, McBaine Avenue, Bouchelle Avenue, Capen Park Drive, Park Hill Avenue, and Club Village Drive, April 5-9

3/30/21 - Road closure scheduled on Wilson Avenue, March 31

3/26/21 - Lane closures scheduled on Rollins Street, March 29 - April 2

3/26/21 - Lane closure scheduled on South Fairview Road, March 29 - April 2

3/26/21 - City addresses illegal dumping

3/26/21 - Lane and sidewalk restrictions and closures on East Broadway, West Phyllis Avenue, Hitt Street and Old Highway 63 North, March 29- April 2

3/25/21 - Property consistent with missing Columbia woman, Mengqi Ji, has been found in Rock Bridge State Park, March 25

3/25/21 - CPD to host press conference March 25 at 7 p.m. regarding new evidence that could possibly confirm the disappearance of Mengqi Ji

3/25/21 - Parks and Recreation Plans CoMo 200K Challenge

3/25/21 - Planned temporary closures announced for yard waste drop-off sites

3/24/21 - Columbia Police investigate crash that occurred near the Grindstone Parkway and Highway 63 ramp, March 23

3/24/21 - Columbia Police arrest suspect involved in arson and domestic assault that occurred in the 3200 block of Timber Run Dr., March 24

3/24/21 - Online interested parties meeting for compactor relocation at Wabash Bus Station property scheduled for March 29 to April 11

3/23/21 - Update: Columbia Police arrest two suspects in relation to the robbery at Petro Mart, 1004 Stadium Blvd., March 23

3/23/21 - Columbia Police investigate robbery at Petro Mart, 1004 Stadium Blvd., March 23

3/22/21 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

3/22/21 - Public Health and Human Services Director modifies Health Order

3/20/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired incident in the 5300 block of Godas Cir., March 20

3/19/21 - Columbia Police investigate home invasion that occurred in the 2000 block of Fair Ln., March 19

3/18/21 - Parks and Recreation plans Easter activities

3/18/21 - Lane and sidewalk restrictions and closures on John Garry Drive, Business Loop 70 West, McBain Avenue, Westwood Avenue, Tiger Avenue and Club Village Drive, March 22-26

3/18/21 - Road closure scheduled on Ridge Road, March 22 - April 8

3/17/21 - Arbor Day drive-through tree giveaway planned

3/17/21 - Columbia Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash in the area of Range Line Street and Big Bear Boulevard, March 16

3/16/21 - UPDATE: Arrest made for March 14 homicide in the 900 block of Vandiver Dr.

3/16/21 - CoMoHelps releases report on pandemic relief, impact on local nonprofits

3/16/21 - Online interested parties meeting for Route B Economic Sewer Extension project scheduled for March 16-March 30

3/15/21 - Columbia Police investigate homicide in the 900 block of Vandiver Dr., March 14

3/15/21 - Lane closures scheduled on West Boulevard North, March 15-19

3/12/21 - Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services opens vaccine appointments March 15

3/12/21 - Lane closures scheduled at intersection of Broadway and Garth Avenue beginning Monday, March 15

3/12/21 - Columbia Police investigate an assault in the 2700 block of Broadway, March 11

3/12/21 - Columbia Police investigate a reported armed robbery in the 100 block of North Stadium Blvd., March 11

3/12/21 - Lane and sidewalk restrictions and closures on Windsor Street, Sycamore Lane, Bouchelle Avenue, Capen Park Drive, Park Hill Avenue and North Keene Street, March 15-19

3/10/21 - City Manager John Glascock names Sydney Olsen as the City's new public information officer

3/10/21 - Columbia Police investigate stabbing in the 400 block of Ripley St., March 9

3/10/21 - Lane closure scheduled on Sanford Avenue, March 11-12

3/9/21 - Portion of MKT Trail to be closed March 11

3/9/21 - Columbia Police respond to a report of shots fired in the 1000 block of Claudell Lane, March 9

3/9/21 - Columbia Community Land Trust announces future donation of home in the Benton-Stephens neighborhood

3/5/21 - Boone County to host Missouri National Guard mass vaccination clinic March 12

3/2/21 - Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures on Windsor Street and Bouchelle Avenue, March 3-10.

3/2/21 - Partial intersection closure scheduled on Santiago Drive at West Nifong Boulevard beginning Wednesday, March 3

3/2/21 - Residential Structure Fire on Worley

3/2/21 - Online interested parties meeting for proposed transmission line structure replacement at 3821 Highway WW East

3/1/21 - Public Health and Human Services Director modifies Health Order

3/1/21 - Columbia Police investigate serious injury pedestrian crash in the area of Conley Road and the I-70/US 63 Connector, March 1

2/28/21 - Columbia Police investigate disturbance in the 2600 block of Jacobs Pl., Feb. 28

2/28/21 - Columbia Police arrest one suspect involved in an assault that occurred in the 300 block of Hirth Ave., Feb. 27

2/27/21 - Columbia Police investigate vehicle collision near South Providence Road and East Stadium Boulevard, Feb. 27

2/27/21 - Columbia Police investigate suspicious incident near La Quinta Inn, Feb. 26

2/26/21 - City of Columbia Utilities to resume utility disconnects

2/25/21 - Online interested parties meeting for North William Street and Hinkson Avenue Traffic Calming project scheduled for March 1-12

2/23/21 - Columbia Police detain two subjects involved in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 2700 block of Forum Blvd., Feb. 23

2/23/21 - City of Columbia launches new, comprehensive mobile app for residents

2/23/21 - Voluntary Action Center and Downtown Optimist Club will hold "Homes for Computers" distribution Saturday, Feb. 27

2/23/21 - Columbia Police investigate a reported home invasion in the 1100 block of Madison Street, Feb. 23

2/22/21 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

2/21/21 - Columbia Police arrest man involved in arson in the 2000 block of Ammonette St., Feb. 21

2/18/21 - UPDATE - Homicide: Victim dies as a result of an assault in the 200 block of Orchard Court, Feb. 15

2/18/21 - Parks and Recreation closes Stephens Lake and Cosmo-Bethel for ice skating and fishing

2/18/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to continue winter weather response, transition to neighborhood routes, parking restrictions lifted on priority routes, Feb. 18

2/17/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 p.m. to continue winter weather response, Feb. 17

2/17/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to continue winter weather response, Feb. 17

2/16/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 p.m. to continue winter weather response, Feb. 16

2/16/21 - Waste Collection Delayed for Two Tuesday Routes

2/16/21 - Parks and Recreation opens ice skating at Stephens Lake Park

2/16/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to continue winter weather response, transition to plowing neighborhood streets, Feb. 16

2/15/21 - UPDATE: Two arrests made in relation to Feb. 15 assault with life-threatening injuries in the 200 block of Orchard Court

2/15/21 - ARC closing early tonight, delayed opening Feb. 16 due to winter weather

2/15/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 p.m. to continue winter weather response, Feb. 15

2/15/21 - Columbia Police investigating an assault with life-threatening injuries in the 200 block of Orchard Court, Feb. 15

2/15/21 - City to begin enforcing no parking on priority routes due to more than two inches of snowfall

2/15/21 - Public Health and Human Services creates process for vaccinating individuals who are homebound

2/15/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m., Feb. 15, to continue responding to winter weather

2/14/21 - Update - City of Columbia to extend temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station through Thursday, Feb. 18

2/14/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to respond to winter weather, Feb. 14

2/12/21 - Parks and Recreation opens ice fishing only at Cosmo-Bethel Park

2/11/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired in the 3600 block of Aspen Heights Parkway, Feb. 11

2/10/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired near La Quinta Inn, 2500 I-70 Dr. SW, Feb. 10

2/10/21 - City of Columbia plow crews reported at 9 a.m., Feb. 10, to continue responding to winter weather

2/10/21 - Public Health and Human Services Director modifies Health Order

2/9/21 - City of Columbia plow crews to report at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, to continue responding to winter weather

2/8/21 - Update - City of Columbia to extend temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station through Saturday, Feb. 13

2/8/21 - Parks and Recreation closing park and trail restrooms due to freezing temperatures

2/8/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 9:30 a.m. to continue winter weather response, Feb. 8

2/8/21 - Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1000 block of Claudell Lane, Feb. 6

2/8/21 - Residential Structure Fire at 21 Pendleton Street

2/7/21 - UPDATE - City of Columbia to extend temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, Monday, Feb. 8

2/6/21 - City of Columbia prepares for winter weather Feb. 6

2/6/21 - Columbia Fire Department Working 2nd Alarm Fire at Stovers Carpet Homefurnishings

2/5/21 - Local officials to provide community briefing on COVID-19, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

2/4/21 - Columbia Parks and Recreation conducting citizen survey to determine future park, trail improvements

2/4/21 - Lane closure scheduled on West Boulevard North, Feb. 5

2/4/21 - City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7

2/3/21 - Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures on Park Avenue, Corporate Lake Drive, and Noble Court. Feb. 5-12

2/1/21 - Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Ridgeway Avenue and W. Worley Street on Jan. 29

2/1/21 - Columbia Fire Department Responds to Two Structure Fires Overnight

1/29/21 - Columbia Police investigate shooting in the 200 block of Sexton Road Friday, Jan. 29

1/28/21 - Lane restrictions, closures and sidewalk closures on Circus Avenue, John Garry Drive, Patsy Lane, Feb. 1-5

1/27/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to continue winter weather response, Jan. 27

1/26/21 - City of Columbia prepares for winter weather Jan. 26

1/24/21 - Residential Structure Fire on Blackford Court

1/22/21 - Joint statement from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, Boone Hospital Center, MU Health Care on local COVID-19 vaccine availability

1/22/21 - City accepting applications for boards and commissions

1/21/21 - UPDATE: Second juvenile detained in Jan 21 shots fired incident near Orr and Ash streets

1/21/21 - Lane restrictions, closures and sidewalk closures on Noble Court, Pershing Road, East Sexton Road and Patsy Lane, Jan. 25-29

1/21/21 - Columbia Police arrest man involved in domestic assault incident that occurred in the 4700 block of King Salmon Way, Jan. 21

1/21/21 - Public hearing on Round 3 of CARES Act funding to be held February 1

1/21/21 - Columbia Police arrest one suspect involved in shots fired incident near Orr and Ash streets, One suspect outstanding, Jan. 21

1/20/21 - Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 2200 block of West Worley St., Jan. 19

1/19/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired incident that occurred in the 2200 block of Clark Lane, Jan. 19

1/19/21 - 2021 Columbia Values Diversity Award Winners announced Jan. 18

1/19/21 - City to Resume Curbside Recycling Collection

1/19/21 - Fire on Raintree Court

1/16/21 - Columbia Police respond to a report of a shot fired in the 2900 block of Paris Road, Jan 16

1/15/21 - Lane restrictions, closures and sidewalk closures on John Garry Drive, Burrwood Drive, Doris Drive, Hirth Avenue, Again Street, Skylark Drive, Lemone Industrial Boulevard, West Green Meadows Boulevard and West Ash Street, Jan. 18-22

1/15/21 - Online interested parties meeting for Smith Drive/Louisville Drive Traffic Calming project scheduled for Jan. 18 - 29

1/15/21 - Columbia Police investigate shooting in 2400 block of West Broadway, Jan. 14

1/15/21 - Homes for Computers program now accepting applications

1/15/21 - City of Columbia plow crews reported at 7 a.m., Jan. 15, to continue responding to winter weather

1/14/21 - Intersection of North Garth Avenue and Sexton Road closure, and road closure on North Garth Avenue, Jan. 18 - July

1/14/21 - Statement from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services regarding updated vaccine distribution guidance

1/14/21 - 2021 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration, virtual experience launches Jan. 18

1/14/21 - Public Health Orders extended through Feb. 16, 2021

1/14/21 - City offices closed Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 19

1/14/21 - Public input sought for Columbia Regional Airport Percent for Art design proposals

1/13/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired incident in the area of Bethel Street and Nikki Way, Jan. 13

1/12/21 - Columbia Police investigate a report of an armed robbery in the 1200 block of Larch Ct., Jan. 12

1/12/21 - Columbia Police investigate a robbery in the 2400 block of Paris Road, Jan 11

1/12/21 - Columbia Parks and Recreation Plans "At Home"; Unified Candlelight March for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

1/12/21 - Columbia Fire Department Seeks Citizen Input

1/11/21 - Residential structure fire in the 200 block of Ruby Ln. on Jan. 11, one fatality reported

1/8/21 - Lane closures, restrictions on North Garth Avenue, Jan. 11-13

1/8/21 - Columbia Police finds a reported bomb threat unsubstantiated, Jan. 8

1/8/21 - COVID-19 vaccine update from Public Health and Human Services

1/6/21 - Media availability with Steve Hunt, Solid Waste manager

1/6/21 - Applications Now Being Accepted for 2021 Most Notable Historic Properties

1/6/21 - Columbia earns all-star rating, perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index for fourth year

1/5/21 - City to Hold Drive-Thru Trash Bag Voucher Exchange at Cosmo Park

1/5/21 - Potential COVID-19 scam reported to Public Health and Human Services

1/5/21 - Columbia Police investigate shots fired in the area of Old Hwy 63 and Broadway, Jan. 4

1/4/21 - Update: Columbia Police locate 12 year-old Jewely Clark, Jan. 4

1/3/21 - Columbia Police is asking for the public's assistance locating a 12 year-old juvenile, Jan. 3

1/2/21 - City of Columbia plow crews report at 7 a.m. to continue winter weather response, Jan. 2

1/1/21 - City of Columbia plow crews reported at 7 a.m., Jan. 1, to continue responding to winter weather