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Columbia.
city in and county seat of Boone County, Missouri, United States
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The city of Columbia has prompted its president to issue public statements regarding ongoing issues involving the University of Missouri and the city limits.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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Mun Choi and the University of Missouri System faced questioning regarding their involvement in local downtown safety in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Storms caused power outages in the region involving Ameren and Columbia on June 10th.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Flock Safety has provided a surveillance system in Columbia, and Governor Kehoe has issued an order limiting its misuse, which the local police department has agreed to.Some support1 report
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The Columbia Police Department is operating in the city of Columbia, while the city council is responding to demands concerning Reign.Some support1 report
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Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri, addressed city issues in Columbia, Missouri, alongside Mayor Barbara Buffaloe.Some support1 report
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Town halls are being held in Columbia to discuss local issues, including education, involving Columbia Public Schools.Some support1 report
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Discussion of cross-community housing and planning issues in Jefferson City and Columbia.Some support1 report
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Multiple appointments and funding announcements occurred across Columbia, Yale, Rice, and UPenn on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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American Water attended a symposium in Columbia on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Attorney General's office is addressing nuisance conditions, following a president's warning to students to avoid the area.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Issues in Columbia involving the University of Missouri, including requests for more police resources and the installation of security cameras.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Columbia Police Department is receiving reports from safety ambassadors and has partnered with The District on safety initiatives.Well supported6 reports5 developments inside
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A city in Columbia, Missouri, is comparing infrastructure project support levels using state data and national studies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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MoDOT is implementing safety enhancements in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Patrick Montgomery, an alumnus of the University of Missouri, earned his MBA from Trulaske College of Business and appeared at a festival in the Columbia area.Some support1 report
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Vera and Rick Fisher started a new festival in Columbia, moving the event to Riverfront Park.Some support1 report
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Councilmember Ethan Byers addressed the matter of a borough's investment, which ultimately led to the rejection of a proposal submitted by Saadia Holding LLC.Some support1 report
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Election maps in Missouri are under judicial review, with a politician supporting specific electoral map changes.Well supported3 reports
Earlier this month
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Students are undertaking a study in the Swiss Alps, hosted by WIS in Columbia, to examine climate change impacts.Some support1 report
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The Columbia police department collaborated with a watch program, involving Jeremiah Hunter.Some support1 report
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Nomad and Columbia jackets are featured in deals at REI.Some support1 report
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Blossom Bar, a new addition to Rosewood Mini Market, opens in Columbia, with reservations available via Resy.Some support1 report
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A task force has been deployed from Columbia to New York City.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A ceremony was held in Columbia regarding the deployment of a task force to New York City.Some support1 report
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City council in Columbia discusses proposed changes to animal control ordinances.Some support1 report
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Riek drove from Columbia to Jefferson City, crossing the Missouri River bridge, with local media coverage.Some support1 report
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Policy regarding the Arab Israeli conflict is being discussed at the University of Missouri in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Columbia Police Department noted traffic congestion related to rideshares on September 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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A tragedy has occurred, leading to delays in the LDEF recovery mission.Some support1 report
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AAA reports on current gasoline prices in Missouri, including the city of Columbia, referencing national average projections from GasBuddy.Some support1 report
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Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri System, advocates for increased police funding in Columbia.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Tsunami operates in the Harbison shopping center in Columbia, prompting the owner to drive a major concept transition and modernization.Some support1 report
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Andrews made a tour stop in Columbia and is promoting an affordability plan for South Carolina.Some support2 reports
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City addresses strategic plan concerns through mayoral leadership.Some support3 reports
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued stormwater discharge permits to the city and county of Columbia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The AOC process dictated infrastructure upgrades and spending in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Parents worry about college indoctrination at institutions including Harvard University and Columbia.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Carl W. Blackstone was appointed to lead the Chamber in Columbia, serving as both president and CEO.Some support1 report
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Brown was involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy located in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the I-70 expansion project in Missouri, managed by MoDOT, impacting Columbia and originating near Blue Springs.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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City plans pavement improvements on Park Avenue.Some support1 report
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An investigation was announced in Columbia regarding the incident involving an Alamo nightclub in the Charleston area.Some support1 report
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The Columbia Chamber of Commerce served the local business community in Columbia.Some support1 report
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Trump's task force, backed by the DOJ, targeted Harvard and Columbia universities for investigation.Some support1 report
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Columbia is now utilizing Flock safety cameras for crime investigation and public safety purposes.Some support3 reports
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Gulfport and Columbia are cited as small American cities, both governed by elected city councils that represent local governance.Some support1 report
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Care access issues have been highlighted in specific cities, involving Emily Wales.Some support1 report
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City officials celebrated the opening of a new airport program at Columbia Regional Airport.Some support4 reports
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The US has mandated cancellation rules for flights to Puerto Rico amid ongoing issues, including an earthquake affecting travel to Columbia.Some support1 report
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Following protests, the Columbia Police Department issued citations, involving city leaders including Mun Choi and official Barbara Buffaloe.Well supported4 reports
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A bar owner in Columbia urged city leaders to improve safety following an incident near Ninth and Walnut streets.Some support2 reports
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A fatal accident involving Eric Lutz occurred in Columbia on August 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Reporting on local infrastructure recovery after heavy rainfall in Columbia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Severe storms caused property damage and displacement in Columbia on August 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Columbia city council approved a 1% sales tax to fund public safety initiatives.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The Boone County Office of Emergency Management was operational in Columbia on August 6, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Weather caused power outages in the area of Columbia, Mid-Missouri on August 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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River in Hinkson Creek is being monitored for rising levels due to recent rainfall.Some support1 report
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City officials are finalizing paperwork for a south Columbia building in St. Louis County.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Columbia
Recent events traced to Columbia, step by stepAround Columbia this week
News at the entities that move Columbia most-
city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Columbia
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Daniel Rickenmann StructuralColumbia, a government agency, is leading a downtown revitalization effort by upgrading the streetscape of Washington Street for pedestrian use, championed by Mayor Rickenmann.Moves Columbia
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Abdullah StructuralAbdullah pleaded guilty in Oklahoma as the Trump administration activated ATRC for deportation.Moves Columbia
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Henry McMaster StructuralNancy Mace is campaigning against Pamela Evette and backing Alan Wilson in a runoff election, while also courting Donald Trump's support.Moves Columbia
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Mun Choi OperationalAppeals regarding the leadership situation are being heard in the Eighth Circuit Court, while Mun Choi is serving as the university's chief executive.Moves Columbia
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Missouri StructuralKash Patel is confirmed as the FBI Director, while former deputy director Andrew Bailey returns to Missouri.Moves Columbia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 272, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Caldwell Parish Shared context
Columbia is geographically located within the boundaries of Caldwell Parish.
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Boone County Shared context
Columbia is geographically located within the boundaries of Boone County.
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Columbia Police Department Structural
The police department operates within Columbia's jurisdiction, enforcing city ordinances and relying on city funding and management.
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Boone County Structural
Columbia functions as the administrative county seat for Boone County.
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Brian Schaeffer Structural
Brian Schaeffer holds the functional role of Fire Chief within the city of Columbia.
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Georgia Shared context
Columbia is geographically located within the state of Georgia.
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city council Structural
The City Council holds formal governing authority over Columbia, making binding decisions on local ordinances and budget.
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Art White Structural
Art White served as the Police Chief for the municipal entity located in Columbia.
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Barbara Buffaloe Structural
Barbara Buffaloe serves as the Mayor, holding a formal governing capacity within the city of Columbia.
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Daniel Rickenmann Structural
Daniel Rickenmann serves as the Mayor of the city of Columbia, establishing a formal functional dependency between the individual and the jurisdiction.
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Henry McMaster Structural
Henry McMaster holds the office of Governor within the jurisdiction of Columbia.
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Mun Choi Operational
Mun Choi actively pressures and engages with Columbia's city leaders regarding public safety and crime issues.
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Rollins Structural
Rollins operates a boutique business located within the city limits of Columbia.
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources Structural
The state agency regulates the city by issuing stormwater permits and dictating infrastructure upgrades and spending.
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Boone County Structural
Columbia functions as the official county seat for Boone County, establishing a formal administrative dependency.
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Missouri Structural
Columbia is a city within Missouri, operating under state revenue guidelines and subject to state fiscal policy.
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ave Shared context
Ave functions as the city spokesman, representing the interests and context of Columbia.
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Jones Structural
Jones serves as an elected official on the Columbia City Council, influencing local policy and advocating for city employees.
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Schaeffer Operational
Schaeffer holds the functional role of Fire Chief for the jurisdiction of Columbia.
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Guohua Li Structural
Guohua Li maintains a current professional affiliation with Columbia University.
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Abdullah Structural
Abdullah was appointed the president and CEO of an entity based in Columbia.
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Department of Agriculture Transactional
The USDA formally granted a disaster declaration for Columbia county.
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Abigail Black Elbaum Structural
Abigail Black Elbaum holds a formal governance role as co-chair of the Columbia Board of Trustees.
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Sikeston Operational
Columbia actively coordinates and deploys resources to Sikeston, reporting on the response efforts.
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Sample Structural
Sample holds the functional role of a council member within the municipality of Columbia.
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Puerto Rico Transactional
A major event (earthquake) in Puerto Rico impacts logistical access and travel routes to Columbia.
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Chad Elsey Structural
Chad Elsey owns a business operating within the jurisdiction of Columbia.
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Flock Safety Operational
Flock Safety operates security cameras within the city of Columbia.
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Wolf Transactional
Wolf holds a partial ownership stake in a business located within the city limits of Columbia.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's actions are observed to influence housing policy and governmental operations within Columbia.
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Jefferson City Operational
The two cities share regional political and social contexts while actively competing for local resources and facing common challenges.
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St. Louis Operational
The two locations are engaged in active competition regarding union organizing efforts.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
FEMA provides assistance in damage assessments for the Columbia area.
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Missouri Department of Transportation Structural
MoDOT provides infrastructure standards and oversees projects that are utilized by the city of Columbia.
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Adam Silverman Shared context
Adam Silverman's professional oversight responsibilities include the region of Columbia.
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SSP Shared context
SSP operates in the context of Columbia-class SSBN activities, providing support for the operational requirements of the location.
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Thompson Shared context
Thompson was the location where the entity served as City Counselor within the jurisdiction of Columbia.
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YMCA Structural
YMCA locations function as designated donation drop-off points within the Columbia area.
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Augusta Shared context
A new cemetery in Augusta impacts and reduces travel requirements for those accessing Columbia.
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Williamsport Operational
The relationship involves local police cooperation with ICE, which is described as occurring in Williamsport.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
30 events- Mun Choi and the University of Missouri System faced questioning regarding their involvement in local downtown safety in Columbia.
- Flock Safety has provided a surveillance system in Columbia, and Governor Kehoe has issued an order limiting its misuse, which the local police department has agreed to.
- The Columbia Police Department is operating in the city of Columbia, while the city council is responding to demands concerning Reign.
- Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri, addressed city issues in Columbia, Missouri, alongside Mayor Barbara Buffaloe.
- Town halls are being held in Columbia to discuss local issues, including education, involving Columbia Public Schools.
- Discussion of cross-community housing and planning issues in Jefferson City and Columbia.
- Multiple appointments and funding announcements occurred across Columbia, Yale, Rice, and UPenn on September 23, 2026.
- American Water attended a symposium in Columbia on September 23, 2026.
- The Attorney General's office is addressing nuisance conditions, following a president's warning to students to avoid the area.
- Issues in Columbia involving the University of Missouri, including requests for more police resources and the installation of security cameras.
- A city in Columbia, Missouri, is comparing infrastructure project support levels using state data and national studies.
- MoDOT is implementing safety enhancements in Columbia.
- Patrick Montgomery, an alumnus of the University of Missouri, earned his MBA from Trulaske College of Business and appeared at a festival in the Columbia area.
- Vera and Rick Fisher started a new festival in Columbia, moving the event to Riverfront Park.
- Councilmember Ethan Byers addressed the matter of a borough's investment, which ultimately led to the rejection of a proposal submitted by Saadia Holding LLC.
- Election maps in Missouri are under judicial review, with a politician supporting specific electoral map changes.
- Students are undertaking a study in the Swiss Alps, hosted by WIS in Columbia, to examine climate change impacts.
- The Columbia police department collaborated with a watch program, involving Jeremiah Hunter.
- Nomad and Columbia jackets are featured in deals at REI.
- Blossom Bar, a new addition to Rosewood Mini Market, opens in Columbia, with reservations available via Resy.
- A task force has been deployed from Columbia to New York City.
- A ceremony was held in Columbia regarding the deployment of a task force to New York City.
- City council in Columbia discusses proposed changes to animal control ordinances.
- Riek drove from Columbia to Jefferson City, crossing the Missouri River bridge, with local media coverage.
- Policy regarding the Arab Israeli conflict is being discussed at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
- Columbia Police Department noted traffic congestion related to rideshares on September 6, 2026.
- A tragedy has occurred, leading to delays in the LDEF recovery mission.
- AAA reports on current gasoline prices in Missouri, including the city of Columbia, referencing national average projections from GasBuddy.
- Tsunami operates in the Harbison shopping center in Columbia, prompting the owner to drive a major concept transition and modernization.
- Andrews made a tour stop in Columbia and is promoting an affordability plan for South Carolina.
August 2026
23 events- The city of Columbia has prompted its president to issue public statements regarding ongoing issues involving the University of Missouri and the city limits.
- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued stormwater discharge permits to the city and county of Columbia.
- The AOC process dictated infrastructure upgrades and spending in Columbia.
- Parents worry about college indoctrination at institutions including Harvard University and Columbia.
- Carl W. Blackstone was appointed to lead the Chamber in Columbia, serving as both president and CEO.
- Brown was involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy located in Columbia.
- City plans pavement improvements on Park Avenue.
- An investigation was announced in Columbia regarding the incident involving an Alamo nightclub in the Charleston area.
- The Columbia Chamber of Commerce served the local business community in Columbia.
- Trump's task force, backed by the DOJ, targeted Harvard and Columbia universities for investigation.
- Columbia is now utilizing Flock safety cameras for crime investigation and public safety purposes.
- Gulfport and Columbia are cited as small American cities, both governed by elected city councils that represent local governance.
- Care access issues have been highlighted in specific cities, involving Emily Wales.
- City officials celebrated the opening of a new airport program at Columbia Regional Airport.
- The US has mandated cancellation rules for flights to Puerto Rico amid ongoing issues, including an earthquake affecting travel to Columbia.
- A bar owner in Columbia urged city leaders to improve safety following an incident near Ninth and Walnut streets.
- A fatal accident involving Eric Lutz occurred in Columbia on August 11, 2026.
- Reporting on local infrastructure recovery after heavy rainfall in Columbia.
- Severe storms caused property damage and displacement in Columbia on August 11, 2026.
- The Boone County Office of Emergency Management was operational in Columbia on August 6, 2026.
- Weather caused power outages in the area of Columbia, Mid-Missouri on August 6, 2026.
- River in Hinkson Creek is being monitored for rising levels due to recent rainfall.
- City officials are finalizing paperwork for a south Columbia building in St. Louis County.
July 2026
3 events- Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri System, advocates for increased police funding in Columbia.
- City addresses strategic plan concerns through mayoral leadership.
- Following protests, the Columbia Police Department issued citations, involving city leaders including Mun Choi and official Barbara Buffaloe.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Storms caused power outages in the region involving Ameren and Columbia on June 10th.
- The Columbia Police Department is receiving reports from safety ambassadors and has partnered with The District on safety initiatives.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the I-70 expansion project in Missouri, managed by MoDOT, impacting Columbia and originating near Blue Springs.
- Columbia city council approved a 1% sales tax to fund public safety initiatives.