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City of Columbia 2008 Archived News

For copies of press releases or newsletters prior to dates listed, please email Public Communications or call (573) 874-7240.

12/31/08 - Columbia Regional Airport listed in Mesaba’s Top 5

12/31/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

12/30/08 - Health Department continues to give away free Flu Mist

12/30/08 - Work continues on MU steam tunnel

12/30/08 - Columbians will start new year right at ‘Happy New U’

12/30/08 - Vision ‘connecting event’ coincides with First Night Columbia celebration

12/29/08 - New four-way stop will be installed at Smiley Lane/Derby Ridge Drive intersection

12/29/08 - Public invited to become TreeKeeper volunteers

12/27/08 - Heavy rains cause minor flooding at Central Missouri Humane Society

12/26/08 - City manager’s news conference to precede New Year’s holiday

12/23/08 - Columbia firefighters rescue dog from icy water

12/23/08 - First Night® Columbia New Year’s Eve Celebration

12/22/08 - Christmas holiday schedule

12/22/08 - Columbians start new year right at 'Happy New U' event

12/20/08 - Columbia firefighters battle third structure fire within 24 hours

12/20/08 - Two-alarm fire heavily damages Columbia apartment building

12/19/08 - Duplex fire leaves mother and two children homeless

12/19/08 - Repairs to sewer on Baseline Place

12/19/08 - Multiple fires intentionally set inside of business

12/18/08 - Homeowner arrives to find residence on fire

12/18/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Garth Avenue

12/18/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

12/18/08 - Columbia’s Vision Commission to meet for the first time Jan. 6

12/18/08 - Health Department giving away free Flu Mist

12/17/08 - City to break ground on Columbia Police Department Regional Training Facility, 10 a.m. Monday

12/17/08 - Columbia Transit back on normal schedule today

12/16/08 - City snow removal operations continue

12/16/08 - Columbia Transit running on emergency weather schedule today

12/15/08 - City Council seeks new traffic safety enforcement contract

12/15/08 - Columbia Transit running on emergency weather schedule today

12/12/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

12/12/08 - Arsonist targets same central Columbia home for second time in 10 days

12/11/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

12/11/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward 'office hours' Saturday

12/11/08 - Winter storm preparation

12/10/08 - Fire destroys vehicle on north Columbia street

12/10/08 - Volunteers sought for First Night 2009

12/09/08 - City manager's news conference 9:30 a.m., Dec. 12

12/08/08 - Smoke alarm alerts occupant to central Columbia apartment fire

12/06/08 - Evening fire damages garage

12/05/08 - City’s new Fire Sprinkler Task Force to meet

12/04/08 - First Night® Columbia - New Year’s Eve Celebration

12/04/08 - Holiday Kids’ Night

12/03/08 - Fire investigators determine cause of afternoon fire

12/03/08 - Columbia firefighters battle fire at the Links in northeast Columbia

12/03/08 - Santa Hotline open Saturday

12/03/08 - Dignity and Justice for All

12/02/08 - Students study the science of energy efficiency

12/01/08 - Incendiary fire causes damage to central Columbia home

12/01/08 - Public meetings scheduled for new south regional park

12/01/08 - Lack of home smoke alarms concerning Columbia fire officials

12/01/08 - Duplex fire intentionally set; investigation continues

12/01/08 - Operation Red Wreath - annual fire safety challenge to Columbia residents

11/30/08 - Fire damages north Columbia duplex

11/28/08 - Vehicle accident causes major damage to central Columbia home

11/26/08 - Joint project protects water quality

11/26/08 - Flu vaccination reminders for parents

11/25/08 - Fire officials remind residents to 'cook safely' during the Thanksgiving holiday

11/24/08 - City manager’s news conference date accommodates Thanksgiving holiday

11/24/08 - Open house/interested parties meeting for Scott Boulevard Phase 2 & Phase 3

11/24/08 - Junior high artists create energy efficiency calendar

11/21/08 - Solid Waste Division announces new trash and recycling bag voucher program for city residents

11/21/08 - Smoke testing of sewer lines for sanitary sewer evaluation rescheduled

11/21/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6, changes location

11/21/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

11/21/08 - Holiday fun for preschoolers

11/21/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

11/20/08 - Holiday toys for Columbia’s youth

11/20/08 - City offices closed on Thanksgiving Day

11/19/08 - Early morning fire damages central Columbia home

11/17/08 - Nine recruits graduate from Columbia Fire Department

11/17/08 - Interested-parties meeting for GetAbout Columbia projects

11/17/08 - Columbia Regional Airport to begin master plan process

11/14/08 - Public meeting scheduled for Douglass Park improvements

11/13/08 - Nov. 15 Coffeehouse Conversation is cancelled

11/13/08 - Storm drainage culvert repairs on Clark Lane

11/12/08 - Early morning fire damages another central Columbia home

11/12/08 - City manager's news conference set for 9:30 a.m. Friday

11/12/08 - Public Art Opportunity: Fire Station No. 9

11/11/08 - Early morning fire damages central Columbia home; Columbia firefighter suffers burn injury - update

11/11/08 - Early morning fire damages central Columbia home; Columbia firefighter suffers burn injury

11/10/08 - Limited access to drive-through utility payment window

11/10/08 - Columbia Fire Department urges system inspections and installation of carbon monoxide alarms

11/10/08 - Columbia Regional Airport launches new Web site and jingle

11/10/08 - Columbia/Boone County WIC Program contract renewed for FY2009

11/10/08 - Harvard Storm Drainage & Street Improvement Project

11/08/08 - Two flu clinics scheduled for northern Boone County

11/07/08 - Winter trout fishing program restored

11/06/08 - Interested-parties meeting for Sewer District 142

11/06/08 - Donations requested for dwindling utility assistance funds

11/04/08 - Nominations are being accepted for the Lang Volunteer Award

11/04/08 - Shoot free throws for a free turkey!

11/03/08 - Three go to the hospital as a result of early evening wreck

11/03/08 - Applications for Columbia Vision Commission due by noon, Nov. 7

11/03/08 - Vote and Vaccinate

11/02/08 - Firefighters respond to late afternoon fire

10/30/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

10/29/08 - City manager's news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday

10/29/08 - Temporary sidewalk closure on Walnut

10/29/08 - Say 'Boo' to the Flu! event tomorrow

10/29/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

10/29/08 - Workshop for arts organizations

10/28/08 - Help save lives in your community: make a lifesaving change this weekend

10/27/08 - Culvert replacement across Rolling Hills Road

10/27/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Glorietta Street

10/27/08 - No parking on Worley, Rogers or Paris Road on Tuesday

10/26/08 - Firefighters respond to evening fire update

10/26/08 - Firefighters respond to evening fire

10/24/08 - Traffic counts will be taken next week

10/24/08 - Special events, classes & programs for November

10/24/08 - O’Rear Road closed next week

10/23/08 - Interested-parties meeting for Sewer District 166

10/23/08 - Repairs to sanitary sewer on Lyon Street

10/22/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

10/22/08 - Tiger Night of Fun scheduled for Halloween

10/22/08 - Construction of Brown School Road to begin

10/21/08 - Smoke testing of sewer lines for sanitary sewer evaluation

10/21/08 - Walk-In flu vaccinations start today

10/21/08 - Trihalomethane level in Columbia’s water drops

10/20/08 - Local youth to plant 1,300 tulip bulbs and ‘Plant the Promise’

10/18/08 - Mass flu clinic Monday

10/17/08 - Interested parties meeting for GetAbout Columbia projects

10/17/08 - Lane restrictions on Banks Avenue

10/16/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ at the ARC Saturday

10/15/08 - Columbia recognized through the America in Bloom Program

10/14/08 - Political endorsements

10/14/08 - City manager's news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday

10/14/08 - Flu clinic tomorrow

10/14/08 - Civic awareness fair will be held this Saturday

10/13/08 - Flu clinics start tomorrow

10/11/08 - Early morning extrication accident leaves one dead, two injured

10/10/08 - Extrication accident injures one

10/10/08 - Overlay on Bradford Court, Lemone Industrial Boulevard

10/10/08 - O’Rear Road closed next week

10/08/08 - Applications are being accepted for Columbia Vision Commission

10/08/08 - City to host overview of Natural Resources Inventory project

10/08/08 - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2008 - 'Prevent Home Fires'

10/08/08 - Solar One program launch set for Thursday

10/07/08 - Parks and Recreation to rededicate Cosmo-Bethel Park

10/07/08 - Documentary and dialogue series continues tomorrow
'UNNATURAL CAUSES…is inequality making us sick?'

10/06/08 - Public input sought for City Hall art

10/06/08 - Fire Prevention Week 2008 - 'Prevent Home Fires'

10/03/08 - Columbia’s Solar One kickoff event

10/03/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

10/03/08 - Columbia Parks & Recreation – Special Events, Classes & Programs for October

10/03/08 - Lane restrictions near Fire Station #7

10/02/08 - Columbia Cooks

10/02/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

10/01/08 - Flu Vaccination Schedule

10/01/08 - Downtown traffic and parking for weekend music festival

10/01/08 - Visual artists receive awards at festival

09/30/08 - City manager's news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday

09/29/08 - Electrical fire causes evacuation of Hickman High School

09/29/08 - Civic Awareness Fair will be held Oct. 18

09/29/08 - Firefighters respond to the same address for two fires in 4-hour span

09/29/08 - Public art proposal on view

09/26/08 - Sewer work on North Seventh Street and North Eighth Street between Broadway and Walnut streets

09/26/08 - Milling and overlay of city streets

09/26/08 - Cooking fire sends one to the hospital

09/26/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Banks Avenue

09/25/08 - Bike lane striping and symbols on city streets revised start date

09/25/08 - Mayor names committee for water ballot issue

09/24/08 - Bike lane striping and symbols on city streets

09/24/08 - Line striping city streets

09/24/08 - Hinkson Clean Sweep

09/23/08 - 'UNNATUAL CAUSES…is inequality making us sick?'

09/23/08 - Columbia Regional Airport pleased with successful first month of new commercial air service

09/23/08 - Visual artists to display and sell their work

09/22/08 - Poet & performer Matt Mason at the Festival of the Arts

09/22/08 - Free festival performances number 50

09/19/08 - Emergency Management preparing flood damage assessments

09/19/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward 'office hours’ this Saturday

09/19/08 - ARC and Columbia Fire Department offer Firefighter Challenge

09/19/08 - Public invited to report and remove graffiti

09/18/08 - Interested-party meetings for Sewer District 162, Sewer District 163 and Sewer District 167

09/17/08 - Apartment fire injures Columbia resident

09/17/08 - 31st annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show this weekend

09/17/08 - Emergency Management preparing preliminary damage assessments for flash flood losses

09/17/08 - Children’s activities at the Columbia Festival of the Arts

09/17/08 - Festival features youth artwork on promotional materials

09/17/08 - Public input sought for Gans Road study

09/16/08 - Public meeting scheduled for Rock Quarry improvements

09/16/08 - Special attractions on the festival’s Courthouse Square and literary arts stages

09/16/08 - Festival to celebrate the arts

09/16/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

09/16/08 - Linemen assist with Texas recovery efforts

09/15/08 - CORRECTION - Clark Lane incident on Sept. 14, 'road closed' barricades and signs

09/15/08 - Repairs to sewer main at intersection of Hitt and Rollins

09/15/08 - Overlay on Rock Quarry Road

09/14/08 - Victim located in Hominy Creek

09/14/08 - Update on Clark Lane water rescue

09/14/08 - On-site media briefing for water rescue incident

09/14/08 - Flooded roadways believed to have claimed one life

09/12/08 - Flash flood potential means flooded roads possible

09/12/08 - Delineators placed on Broadway

09/12/08 - Columbia firefighters busy downtown and on the interstate

09/12/08 - City advisory committee seeks applicants for public communications funds

09/12/08 - Outdoor movie moved to Stephens Lake Activity Center

09/12/08 - Councilman Skala cancels Third Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

09/12/08 - Nationally-recognized Walking School Bus starts up Sept. 15

09/12/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Saturday’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

09/12/08 - Councilman Wade cancels Ward 4 conversations this Saturday

09/11/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department blood drive to aid cancer patients

09/11/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

09/10/08 - GetAbout Columbia Errand Bikes program encourages businesses to give employees pedal power

09/10/08 - Public hearing for Columbia Transit fare increases

09/10/08 - City manager's news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday

09/10/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Ridgeway

09/09/08 - Trihalomethane research update available

09/08/08 - Citizens may now pay traffic fines online or by phone

09/05/08 - Wanted: Citizen input for police chief search

09/05/08 - Chip sealing city streets

09/04/08 - Single car accident results in one transported to hospital

09/04/08 - ParaTransit scheduling is affected by city phone service outage

09/04/08 - City government phones temporarily out of service

09/04/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department urges residents to get cholesterol checked

09/03/08 - U.S. Cellular presents: Movies Around Missouri Stephens Lake Outdoor Cinema Series

09/02/08 - Event and entertainment schedule for Sept. 4 Vision Showcase

09/02/08 - Sept. 3 documentary and dialogue series begins

09/01/08 - Emergency shelter opens as Columbia begins receiving Gustav evacuees

09/01/08 - Several vehicles intentionally set on fire in north Columbia

08/29/08 - COLT repairs on Business Loop to restrict traffic

08/29/08 - Parks and Recreation Statement Regarding Stephens Lake Drowning

08/29/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

08/28/08 - Fire damages southeast Columbia home

08/28/08 - Tent collapse injures 20 during severe thunderstorm

08/28/08 - Firefighters rescue drowning victim at Stephens Lake Park

08/28/08 - Twilight Fun at Flat Branch Park

08/28/08 - Interested parties meeting for Royal Lytham and Fallwood Storm Drainage Project

08/28/08 - Interested parties meeting for Route K Sewer District 159 Project

08/28/08 - City adds equipment to improve recycling operations

08/28/08 - Chip sealing streets

08/27/08 - False alarm forces courthouse evacuation

08/27/08 - City will experience temporary network outage

08/27/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

08/26/08 - City manager’s news conference Friday, Aug. 29, will review Sept. 2 City Council agenda

08/26/08 - GetAbout Columbia declares September is ‘Way To Go To Work’ month

08/26/08 - City offices closed on Labor Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday

08/26/08 - Parks and Recreation plans Pooch Plunge

08/26/08 - Electrical arc, smoke cause evacuation of Lathrop Hall

08/25/08 - Proposals sought for local human rights and cultural diversity programs

08/22/08 - Firefighters respond to evening fire; cat suffers minor smoke inhalation

08/22/08 - Temporary closure of alley north of CenturyTel building

08/22/08 - Vision Showcase to celebrate vision actions and implementation on Sept. 4

08/21/08 - Public meeting scheduled for neighborhood park

08/21/08 - Chip seal maintenance

08/20/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

08/19/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

08/18/08 - Festival of the Arts commemorative poster unveiled

08/15/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Report Writing Subcommittee meeting

08/14/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

08/14/08 - Chip sealing streets

08/14/08 - Boone County placed under rabies alert

08/13/08 - Broadway street repair

08/13/08  - City Manager’s News Conference

08/13/08 - 31st Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show: Sept. 20-21

08/13/08 - Open house planned for Columbia Regional Airport

08/12/08 - Accidental fire in northeast Columbia apartment causes minor damage

08/11/08 - Fall registration begins Aug. 13

08/11/08 - Douglass pool season extended

08/08/08 - City will hold bow hunter orientation, registration sessions

08/08/08 - Electric work at Ash and Fifth Street next week

08/08/08 - Columbia firefighters and local emergency service providers to participate in 'Buzz the Red, White, and Blue'

08/07/08 - Punt, Pass and Kick!

08/07/08 - City streets to be chip sealed

08/07/08 - Daniel Boone Building and Parking Plaza Power Outage

08/07/08 - Oakwood Drive Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project

08/07/08 - New Health Department program reduces harmful waste

08/06/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

08/04/08 - Technical rescue team stabilizes duplex damage after vehicle accident

08/04/08 - Rock Quarry Road lane restrictions

08/04/08 - Pet safety in warm weather

08/01/08 - Firefighters respond to early evening fire in central Columbia home

08/01/08 - City, Parks and Recreation receive Gold Leaf Award

08/01/08 - Health Department invites citizens to 'Watching the Watchdogs - Citizen Dialogue on the News Media'

08/01/08 - Health Department invites teens to think safe - Love and Basketball Challenge

07/31/08 - Vehicle damages north Columbia building

07/31/08 - Teen bands to put on Garage Band Bash

07/31/08 - U.S. Cellular presents: Movies Around Missouri Stephens Lake Outdoor Cinema Series

07/31/08 - Councilman Skala continues Third Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

07/30/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

07/29/08 - City manager's news conference at 9:30 a.m. Friday

07/29/08 - Police Chief Advisory Committee will interview recruitment firms tomorrow

07/29/08 - City Manager’s News Conference and FY 2009 Budget Message

07/29/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Model Subcommittee meeting cancelled

07/28/08 - Tiger Hotel water main repairs

07/27/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning blaze in vacant house

07/25/08 - City Manager’s Statement: Police Chief Search Advisory Committee

07/25/08 - Columbia firefighters assist with suicidal subject

07/25/08 - Vision Action and Implementation Open House scheduled for July 30

07/24/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department cautions citizens about bats

07/23/08 - Public meeting scheduled to address architectural survey of ‘east downtown’ properties

07/23/08 - Firefighters respond to fraternity house fire on MU campus

07/22/08 - Parks and Recreation deals with storm damage

07/22/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

07/22/08 - Severe weather keeps firefighters busy

07/22/08 - City of Columbia to host informational meeting concerning the proposed Columbia Fire Station No. 9 at Providence and Blueridge

07/21/08 - Columbia Parks & Recreation – Special Events, Classes & Programs for June

07/21/08 - Columbia Disabilities Commission invites public to July 24 roundtable meeting

07/21/08 - Hardin Street Reconstruction Project

07/21/08 - Repairs to water tap on Rollins Street

07/21/08 - Columbia Fire and Police Departments respond to late morning fire

07/19/08 - City of Columbia garbage truck damaged by afternoon fire

07/18/08 - Public hearing for GetAbout Columbia infrastructure projects

07/18/08 - Water boil order lifted

07/18/08 - Electric lines moved underground

07/17/08 - Barbecue grill causes minor damage to south Columbia apartment building

07/17/08 - Water boil order update

07/17/08 - Councilman Karl Skala continues 3rd Ward 'office hours' this Saturday

07/16/08 - City landfill using phytoremediation technology

07/16/08 - Community Voices: Health Care - What We Have and What We Want

07/16/08 - Lake on Philips Property open for fishing

07/16/08 - Water boil order issued

07/16/08 - City manager's news conference at a different time on Friday

07/15/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

07/14/08 - Temporary closure of alley between Eighth and Ninth streets just south of Broadway

07/14/08 - Public meeting for Sixth Ward GetAbout Columbia projects

07/14/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire at Oakland Junior High School mobile classroom

07/12/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire in north Columbia auto repair shop

07/11/08 - Police Chief Advisory Committee will hold first meeting Monday

07/11/08 - Striping pavement markings

07/11/08 - Trihalomethane research and data update

07/10/08 - Columbia firefighters assist MUPD and MU power plant officials with female climber on smokestacks

07/09/08 - Health Department urges caution during hot temperatures; local cooling centers and programs are available

07/09/08 - Early morning fire causes minor damage; cause is incendiary

07/03/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Models Subcommittee meeting

07/02/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

07/02/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Saturday’s ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

07/02/08 - Eighth Street will reopen to two-way traffic

07/02/08 - U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Award Program recognizes Columbia’s Biogas Energy Plant with Outstanding Achievement Award during U.S. Conference of Mayors National Conference

07/02/08 - Councilman Wade cancels Ward 4 conversations this Saturday

07/01/08 - Oven fire causes minor damage to central Columbia home

06/30/08 - Newly-rented apartment catches fire

06/30/08 - Daniel Boone Building utility excavations

06/30/08 - City offices closed on Independence Day

06/30/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Models Subcommittee Meeting

06/30/08 - City manager's news conference will be held Thursday, July 3, instead of Friday, July 4

06/29/08 - Columbia firefighters battle two structure fires and extrication accident

06/27/08 - No fireworks allowed in city parks

06/27/08  - Parkside Drive mulch site opens Saturday

06/27/08 - New slide open at Oakland Family Aquatic Center

06/25/08 - Gas leak forces temporary closure of University Hospital operating rooms

06/25/08 - Public meeting scheduled for neighborhood park

06/25/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting

06/25/08 - Local youths participate in AAU Missouri Valley Championship Track

06/25/08 - Street Crimes Unit ready to go

06/25/08 - Retirement reception for Chief Boehm

06/23/08 - Repairs to Old Plank Road

06/23/08 - Public meeting for Third Ward GetAbout Columbia projects

06/23/08 - Public invited to retirement reception for Boehm

06/23/08 - Perry begins duties as PRIMA president

06/23/08 - Wind energy forum will be held Wednesday

06/20/08 - Parkside Drive mulch site temporarily closed

06/20/08 - ABC 17 Fire in the Sky 2008

06/20/08 - LEED certification announced for Wabash Station

06/19/08 - Cause and origin of Oak Street fire

06/19/08 - Disaster volunteer drill scheduled for June

06/19/08 - Columbia firefighters and police officers respond to fire

06/18/08 - Firefighters respond to unattended cooking fire

06/18/08 - City cable channel temporarily off the air

06/17/08 - Unattended cooking results in smoke damage to apartment

06/17/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

06/16/08 - Parks and Recreation dedicates two neighborhood parks

06/16/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire in vehicle repair shop

06/16/08 - America In Bloom judges are coming to Columbia!

06/16/08 - Deck of southeast Columbia home catches fire

06/13/08 - Local youths participate in AAU State Championship Track

06/13/08 - Go Skateboarding Day planned

06/13/08 - Public meeting for Sixth Ward GetAbout Columbia projects

06/13/08 - Lightening causes early morning house fire in north Columbia

06/13/08 - City manager names interim police chief

06/12/08 - ‘Re-striping’ Columbia’s streets continues

06/12/08 - City Manager's News Conference

06/12/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ Saturday

06/12/08 - Glen Eagle street repairs continue

06/12/08 - City manager names Water and Light director

06/12/08 - Fire at MU Power Plant noticed before serious damage occurred

06/11/08 - Public meeting for proposed trail

06/11/08 - Prohibited ‘left turns’ on westbound Lakeview at Range Line (MO 763)

06/10/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire in south Columbia apartments

06/09/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Subcommittee Chairs Meeting

06/09/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Meeting

06/09/08 - Lane restrictions on Ninth Street

06/09/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Fay Street

06/09/08 - Glen Eagle street repair

06/08/08 - Two-alarm fire damages northeast Columbia manufacturing plant

06/06/08 - Water line work on William Street rescheduled

06/06/08 - Soil boring at Fifth and Walnut

06/05/08 - Columbia fire truck damaged in morning accident

06/05/08 - Councilman Sturtz invites citizens to 1st Ward ‘office hours’

06/04/08 - Duplex suffers significant damage in northeast Columbia fire

06/03/08 - Junior Olympics Regional Results

06/03/08 - Local youths participate in AAU track meet

06/03/08 - Water line work on William Street

06/03/08 - Water line relocation on Harvester Road

06/03/08 - Fire at house on Providence slows morning commute

06/03/08 - City manager's ‘State of the City’ address and Council retreat

06/02/08 - Glenn Eagle street repair

05/31/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire in south Columbia apartments

05/29/08 - Councilman Skala cancels 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

05/29/08 - City Council work session on boards and commissions

05/29/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation RESCHEDULED

05/29/08 - City manager's news conference will be held at 11 a.m. Friday

05/27/08 - Public invited to help Historic Preservation Commission honor John and Vicki Ott during Preservation Month celebration and award ceremony

05/27/08 - Presentation on long-term power supply options

05/27/08 - Chapel Hill Road ribbon cutting

05/27/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

05/23/08 - Twilight fun at Flat Branch Park

05/23/08 - Register now for Summer Active Kids Club

05/23/08 - 5K Run/Walk, 10K Bike Ride and Nature Expo planned on National Trails Day

05/22/08 - Fire crews investigate lightning strike

05/22/08 - Powering Columbia’s Future

05/22/08 - City offices closed on Memorial Day

05/22/08 - Water line relocation on Shalimar Court

05/21/08 - Public invited to meet USS Columbia crewmembers at welcome reception on Friday, May 24

05/21/08 - Re-striping Columbia’s streets

05/21/08 - Show your support this month for hypertension and stroke awareness

05/20/08 - Columbia pools set to open for the summer

05/20/08 - City Hall ‘Extreme Makeover’ begins 8:30 a.m., Wednesday

05/20/08 - Local youths participate in AAU track meet

05/20/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

05/19/08 - Jackson Street closed for water main repair

05/17/08 - Two intentionally-set fires damage northeast Columbia park

05/17/08 - Injured Columbia firefighter released from hospital, investigation continues

05/17/08 - Columbia firefighter injured during intentionally set fire

05/16/08 - Natural gas leak forces evacuation on university campus

05/16/08 - Community Policy Analysis Center (CPAC) Advisory Panel Meeting

05/16/08 - City Hall construction project begins

05/16/08 - Fire on Burnam Road

05/16/08 - City, Parks and Recreation awarded for community forestry

05/16/08 - Mayor proclaims May as Tennis Month

05/15/08 - City manager’s news conference will be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday

05/15/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

05/15/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

05/15/08 - Councilman Jerry Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

05/15/08 - Annual fire hydrant testing resumes May 19

05/14/08 - Sewer work at the intersection of College and East Broadway

05/14/08 - ‘Youth In Action’ summer volunteer program begins new year

05/14/08 - Columbia Fire Department concludes Basic Recruit School class; graduation ceremony for five recruits to be held tomorrow

05/14/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Evaluation Subcommittee meeting rescheduled

05/14/08 - Street maintenance to begin on Proctor Drive

05/14/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting cancelled

05/14/08 - CATSO Coordinating Committee meeting

05/13/08 - Vehicle accident results in gas leak, evacuation in downtown Columbia

05/13/08 - Occupant suffers minor injuries in northeast Columbia house fire

05/09/08 - Mayor to proclaim May as Tennis Month

05/09/08 - May events and classes

05/09/08 - Seventh annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week garners record participation

05/09/08 - Celebrating National Women’s Health Week - CBCHD hosting Health & Wellness Fair for Women

05/08/08 - West Boulevard Safe Routes To School community planning meeting

05/08/08 - Groundbreaking ceremony planned for City Hall expansion

05/07/08 - May 8 'TEEN SPEAK! @ The Artisan'

05/06/08 - May Community Circle - 'Missouri Civil Rights Initiative - Civil Right or Civil Wrong?'

05/05/08 - Public comment sought on 2009 city/county social service needs

05/05/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department hosts national foodborne team training

05/05/08 - HomeWorks home maintenance training

05/02/08 - Ash Street lane restrictions for courthouse work

05/02/08 - U.S. Cellular presents: Movies Around Missouri Stephens Lake Outdoor Cinema Series

05/02/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department West Nile spraying notification plan

05/02/08 - Annual fire hydrant testing postponed

05/02/08 - Level of trihalomethanes in Columbia water increases

05/01/08 - Columbia Transit offers ‘Try Transit’ Day

05/01/08 - Councilman Skala cancels 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

05/01/08 - City Council Mini Retreat

04/30/08 - Parks and Recreation Planning Flat Branch Phase II Dedication

04/30/08 - Annual fire hydrant testing begins May 1

04/30/08 - City manager’s news conference Friday, May 2

04/30/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Report Writing Subcommittee meeting location changed

04/29/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Report Writing Subcommittee meeting

04/29/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

04/29/08 - Washing streets downtown

04/28/08 - One lane of Ripley closed for electric work

04/28/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

04/28/08 - Downtown Leadership Council will meet tomorrow

04/28/08 - MU students partner with city of Columbia to clean up Flat Branch and downtown Columbia on Wednesday

04/28/08 - Seventh Annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week offers host of activities

04/25/08 - CERT team to hold disaster training session

04/25/08 - Water line on Ninth Street

04/24/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on McBaine Avenue

04/24/08 - Registration open for Pitch, Hit and Run Contest

04/24/08 - Arbor Day Events

04/24/08 - Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health presents the 2008 Spring Fitness Expo & Awards

04/23/08 - April 29 meeting seeks regional input on plans to preserve Missouri’s past

04/22/08 - Washing alleys in the downtown area

04/22/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

04/22/08 - New golf superintendent hired for LOW, Nickell courses

04/22/08 - New bicycle corral to be installed on Ninth Street

04/21/08 - Repairs to Lakeview Avenue

04/21/08 - Arbor Day tree giveaway will be held Saturday

04/18/08 - Signalization of Keene Street and St. Charles

04/18/08 - Eighth annual rabies vaccination and pet identification clinic

04/18/08 - Water line to Hillsdale Pump Station continuation

04/17/08 - Sewer work on North Ann Street

04/17/08 - City Manager's News Conference

04/16/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe reschedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

04/16/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

04/16/08 - Public hearing for new city parking garage

04/16/08 - Public hearing for traffic calming on Rainbow Trout Drive

04/16/08 - Public hearing for Columbia Regional Airport Essential Air Service (EAS)

04/16/08 - Public hearing for Columbia Regional Airport apron project

04/15/08 - Ninth Street lane restrictions for Missouri Theatre project

04/15/08 - Interested-party meeting for GetAbout Columbia projects

04/15/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee public input meeting

04/14/08 - Crash may be cause of power outage

04/14/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

04/14/08 - Repairs to sanitary sewer on Highland Drive

04/14/08 - Water line to Hillsdale Pump Station

04/14/08 - Special City Council Meeting

04/13/08 - Smoke detector alerts residents of early morning fire

04/12/08 - Weather does not deter volunteers from participating in Cleanup Columbia

04/11/08 - Lakeview Avenue repairs

04/11/08 - Broadway Street repair

04/11/08 - Register for local U.S. Junior Olympic Skills Competition

04/11/08 - Providence Road improvements meeting

04/11/08 - City of Columbia recognized for stormwater efforts

04/11/08 - Interested-party meeting for GetAbout Columbia project

04/11/08 - 2008 Bike, Walk & Wheel Week honorary co-chairs—Richard and Patty King

04/10/08 - Nifong shoulder repairs

04/10/08 - Unattended cooking cause of late evening fire

04/09/08 - National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

04/08/08 - Public meeting scheduled for Parks and Recreation fees & charges study

04/08/08 - More than 1,800 volunteers are scheduled to ‘Cleanup Columbia’ this Saturday

04/08/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee public input meetings

04/07/08 - Smoke detector alerts family to fire in the kitchen

04/07/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department supports Public Health Week

04/05/08 - False drowning report leads to search of northwest Columbia lake

04/04/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

04/04/08 - Explosion and fire at 308 McNab on March 14 claims the life of Merna Sneed

04/03/08 - Repairs to sanitary sewer on Lakeview Avenue

04/03/08 - City Manager's News Conference

04/02/08 - Firefighters respond to vehicle accident on Interstate 70 near Providence Road

04/02/08 - Broadway street repairs

04/02/08 - Nifong shoulder repairs

04/02/08 - Repairs to sanitary sewer on Lyon Street

04/01/08 - Public meetings scheduled for Parks and Recreation projects

04/01/08 - Parks and Recreation launches pilot geese control program

04/01/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

04/01/08 - Public hearing for Clear Creek Pump Station Improvement Project

04/01/08 - Interested party meeting for Range Line and Smith storm water management project

03/31/08 - Interested party meeting for South Garth Sewer District 148 Project

03/31/08 - Repairs to sewer service on Mt. Vernon Avenue

03/31/08 - Earth Hour lowers electric load

03/31/08 - Flash flood potential means flooded roads possible

03/31/08 - Summer registration begins April 2

03/28/08 - Lane restrictions on North Eighth Street

03/27/08 - City manager names internal auditor

03/26/08 - Columbia firefighters respond to natural gas leak  and ensuing fire at Columbia landmark

03/26/08 - Public input sought for Gans Road study

03/25/08 - Stephens Lake Activity Center Open House

03/25/08 - Street repair on Wilkes Boulevard

03/25/08 - Repairs to sanitary sewer on Lakeview Avenue

03/25/08 - Ash Street closed for work on courthouse

03/25/08 - Water line relocation on Blue Ridge Road

03/25/08 - Water main installation on Glenstone Drive

03/24/08 - Work on steam tunnel begins

03/24/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee public input session cancelled

03/20/08 - Temporary lane restrictions on Keene Street

03/20/08 - Two Columbia Fire Department staff members deployed to southeast Missouri to assist with flooding

03/19/08 - Gas odor forces evacuation of three downtown businesses

03/19/08 - Four occupants flee house fire on Washington Avenue

03/19/08 - Repairs to sewer tap on Wilkes Boulevard

03/19/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

03/18/08 - City building slated to be demolished gets new life as training ground for recruit firefighters

03/18/08 - Tons of Trucks!

03/18/08 - Explosion at 308 McNab on March 14 caused by natural gas; source and ignition factors unknown

03/18/08 - Cleanup Columbia planned for April 12

03/18/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee public input meeting

03/17/08 - Firefighters respond to report of gas odor and explosion at Armory Sports Complex

03/17/08 - Grindstone lane closure

03/17/08 - Mayor Hindman proclaims ‘Earth Hour’

03/15/08 - McNab Drive explosion/fire update

03/15/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire

03/14/08 - Columbia firefighters respond to explosion

03/14/08 - Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program

03/14/08 - Intersection evaluations to provide data for city’s red light camera project

03/13/08 - Late afternoon fire contained by automatic fire extinguishing system

03/13/08 - Columbia firefighters on the scene of tractor trailer crash

03/13/08 - Sewer repairs on Ridgeway

03/13/08 - Columbia receives 2008 City Cultural Diversity Award from National League of Cities and National Black Caucus of Elected Officials

03/13/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

03/13/08 - Douglass Bulldogs Baseball registration ongoing

03/13/08 - City Manager’s News Conference

03/13/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Saturday’s office hours for Ward 6

03/12/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation

03/12/08 - Office of Community Services reminds citizens of tax rebates

03/11/08 - Prescribed burns planned at city parks

03/11/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee public input meeting

03/11/08 - Lane closures scheduled for Grindstone Parkway

03/11/08 - City building slated to be demolished gets new life as training ground for recruit firefighters

03/11/08 - Smiley Lane closure for water line relocation

03/11/08 - Lane restriction on Fifth Street

03/11/08 - Columbia fire investigators determine vehicle fire to be incendiary

03/10/08 - City of Columbia volunteer appreciation event will be held Thursday

03/07/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee announces series of public input sessions

03/07/08 - Joint meeting of  'Yes' for City Sewers Committee and 'Yes' for County Sewers Committee

03/06/08 - Parking on Eighth Street restricted during street repairs

03/06/08 - Firefighters extricate woman from upside down vehicle

03/05/08 - Parks and Recreation plans Easter activities

03/04/08 - Five new recruits set to begin careers as firefighters

03/04/08 - Open house celebrating City Hall lobby renovation set for Thursday

03/04/08 - Building work on Broadway Street

03/04/08 - Water line work on Big Bear Boulevard

03/04/08 - Lane restrictions on Keene Street

03/04/08 - TreeKeeper volunteers to be recognized Saturday

03/04/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meetings

03/03/08 - Workshop opportunity for visual artists

03/01/08 - Firefighters respond to early morning fire in central Columbia

02/29/08 - Community Action Meeting scheduled for March 4

02/29/08 - Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds applications

02/29/08 - Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 10-14; statewide severe weather drill scheduled for March 11

02/28/08 - Councilman Skala continues 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

02/28/08 - Water line repairs on Hitt Street

02/28/08 - Boone County Indicators Coalition will host press conference

02/28/08 - U.S. Department of Transportation sends Congress interim report on GetAbout Columbia Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program

02/28/08 - Sewer repairs on McBaine Avenue

02/28/08 - Open house celebrating City Hall lobby renovation set for March 6

02/27/08 - Unattended cooking fire injures one

02/27/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels March 1 'office hours' for Ward 6

02/26/08 - City manager’s news conference will be held at 8 a.m. Friday

02/26/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Outreach Subcommittee meeting

02/26/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

02/26/08 - Boone County Indicators Coalition Web site has updates

02/25/08 - Temporary closure of Boone Industrial Drive rescheduled

02/23/08 - Firefighters rescue dog from ice

02/23/08 - Attic fire wakes family in early morning

02/22/08 - Firefighters rescue dog from Twin Lakes

02/22/08 - Mayor’s citizens committee for sewer ballot issue to meet Monday

02/22/08 - New traffic lights at South Keene, St. Charles intersection

02/21/08 - Mayor appoints citizens’ committee for sewer ballot issue

02/21/08 - Columbia Transit running on emergency weather schedule today

02/21/08 - Columbia Family Alerted to Fire by Working Smoke Alarms Family Able to Evacuate Safely

02/21/08 - City Snow Removal Update

02/20/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

02/20/08 - Boone Industrial Drive waterline work delayed

02/19/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee subcommittee meetings

02/18/08 - Temporary closure of Boone Industrial Drive

02/18/08 - Heart Disease: #1 Killer of American Women

02/15/08 - Intersection evaluations to provide data for city’s red light camera project

02/14/08 - Councilman Jerry Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation Schedule

02/13/08 - CARP seeks volunteers for 2008

02/13/08 - Public meeting scheduled for Parks and Recreation projects

02/13/08 - City Manager’s News Conference

02/13/08 - City computers find new homes

02/11/08 - City snow removal operations

02/07/08 - Boone County influenza reports on the rise

02/07/08 - Let's Talk Columbia

02/06/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe schedules ‘office hours’ for Ward 6

02/06/08 - Artist opportunities: Columbia Festival of the Arts

02/05/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meetings

02/05/08 - Historic Preservation Night will be held tonight

02/05/08 - Sanitary sewer and storm drainage work on Sewer District 154

02/04/08 - Public art proposal on view

02/01/08 - Vehicle crashes into Fairview Lake; occupant uninjured

02/01/08 - February is American Heart Month

02/01/08 - Columbia’s Walking School Bus is focus of statewide training

01/31/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Publicity and Media Relations Subcommittee meeting

01/31/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee Outreach and Engagement Subcommittee meeting

01/31/08 - Councilman Karl Skala continues 3rd Ward 'office hours' this Saturday

01/30/08 - Councilman Wade’s Ward 4 Conversation Schedule

01/30/08 - City Manager’s News Conference

01/29/08 - Public Art Opportunity: Fire Station No. 7

01/27/08 - Firefighters called for a technical rescue at Capen Park

01/24/08 - Rubbish fire causes school evacuation in northeast Columbia follow-up

01/24/08 - City arts funding applications available

01/24/08 - Boards and commissions applications are available

01/23/08 - Rubbish fire causes school evacuation in northeast Columbia

01/23/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

01/22/08 - City Manager’s Statement on Local Air Service

01/18/08 - Firefighters respond to rollover extrication crash on College Avenue

01/18/08 - Councilwoman Hoppe cancels Jan. 19 'office hours' for Ward 6; will resume regular schedule in February

01/17/08 - Councilman Skala cancels Jan. 19 'office hours'; will resume regular schedule in February

01/17/08 - Jonette Ford, Dr. Vellore Gopalaratnam and Office of Creative Ministries named Diversity Award winners

01/16/08 - Solar system dedication at Career Center

01/16/08 - City Manager’s News Conference

01/15/08 - Firefighters respond to high angle extrication crash on U.S. Highway 63 South at Grindstone Creek

01/15/08 - Middlebush Culvert Replacement Project public hearing

01/15/08 - GetAbout Columbia meeting

01/15/08 - City of Columbia, Voluntary Action Center and Downtown Optimist announce 5th annual Homes For Computers Program

01/15/08 - Columbia Values Diversity Celebration

01/15/08 - City offices closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/15/08 - Columbia Police Department Citizen Oversight Committee meeting

01/14/08 - USTA names Cosmo tennis courts 'Facility of the Year'

01/14/08 - ‘Imagine Columbia’s Future’ visioning co-chairs to present final vision report to Sponsors Council January 18

01/14/08 - 'Let’s Talk, Columbia!' 2008 Facilitator Training

01/14/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department launches 'Columbia Cooks'

01/11/08 - Public hearing for Harvard Storm Water Project

01/10/08 - Construction project on Williams Street

01/10/08 - Sewer work on Banks Avenue and West Sexton Road

01/10/08 - TreeKeepers volunteer program begins Jan. 24

01/09/08 - Human Rights Commission and Cherry Street Artisan sponsor '2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Speak!'

01/08/08 - Columbia Fire Department announces groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 7

01/08/08 - Columbia/Boone County Health Department reduces flu vaccine costs

01/08/08 - City Builds On The Past To Serve The Future: Utility Customer Services and Treasury Management moving to renovated lobby of Daniel Boone Building

01/04/08 - Visioning committee ready to submit final vision report to ‘Imagine Columbia’s Future’ Sponsors’ Council

01/04/08 - Temporary closure on Locust Street

01/04/08 - Public hearing calling for special election for city wastewater treatment improvement plans

01/04/08 - Street cut on Sixth Street

01/03/08 - Councilman Karl Skala invites citizens to 3rd Ward ‘office hours’ this Saturday

01/03/08 - City Manager's News Conference

01/03/08 - Federal budget bill targets city priorities

01/02/08 - Fire at 410 North Fifth Street Dec. 31 is ruled unintentional

01/02/08 - Fire in mobile classroom at Grant Elementary School determined to be incendiary

01/02/08 - Soil boring on Old Highway 63 extended

 
 
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