Parks and Recreation

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May. Those changes are coming as the Trump administration tries to rapidly shrink the U.S. government. Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they are dealing with staffing shortages and other budgetary restrictions. Officials say the changes will protect hydropower and dam operations and concentrate staff in fewer recreational areas to allow those locations to keep full services. But a municipal official in one South Dakota town near a dam says there are better ways to cut spending.

City officials say many of the factors that cause flooding in the are beyond their control.

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Moira Theis from the Parks and Recreation Department is talking all-things Fire in the Sky on today's show. Watch before you go! July 4, 2024

The transfer would result in the department losing around $560,000 from next year's budget.

A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at the future Orr Street Park property.

As daylight savings time ends, the “Lighten up Columbia” campaign is geared toward promoting safe bicycle riding.GetAbout Columbia, the Columbia Police…