City of Columbia

City officials rethinking recycling program after a tornado destroyed the Material Recovery Facility.

The city is hosting both in-person and online opportunities to provide feedback as they move forward with renovations. The updates are expected to be completed by September 2026.

On Thursday, the city of Columbia announced Erin Keys would step into the role of Utilities director starting on Sunday.

The Columbia Material Recovery Facility was destroyed in an EF1 tornado on Easter Sunday.

Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night.

Foster, who fended off a challenge from Ron Graves, said the city's biggest challenge going forward is managing growth.

The City of Columbia is modernizing its streets plan to make walking, biking and public transit in the city safer and more sustainable. Public Works Department officials say they want to finalize the updated policy by summer of 2026.

The city hopes to hear feedback from residents about its budget priorities.

The city of Columbia has paused the decision to rename a basketball court at Douglass Park following an outcry from the community.

Behind the scenes, Columbia's boards and commissions provide the city council with information to make decisions about issues such as staffing, discrimination and affordable housing.