City of Columbia

A steering committee has been formed to create a plan to address homelessness in Columbia, according to a city news release sent Wednesday afternoon.

The program lets Douglass High students gain certification in construction, highway construction, carpentry and teaching.

The city of Columbia's Public Transit Advisory Committee met Tuesday about various recommendations to be made to the city of Columbia on the budget.

A public hearing Monday night will also address construction of a new fire station for the east-central corridor of the city.

The council will also consider appropriations for an Allegiant Air revenue guarantee and the North Village Park.

Residents of unincorporated Boone County can't vote in Columbia's elections, don't pay city taxes and receive different services.

The MKT Trail's Bridge 9 will be renovated to accommodate for heavier loads. Pedestrian bypasses will be available.

Foster is relocating to Atlanta, where his wife accepted a dean position at Georgia State University.

Court records show that James Faup pleaded guilty in 2013 to also stealing coins from at least three campus parking garages.

The city also plans to announce changes to its strategic plan, with hopes to use resident feedback to make adjustments.