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The council will also hear about constructing a new Fire Station 5 and introduce a one-year data center ban.

The council also approved Love Columbia's lease despite transparency concerns

Federal agencies cannot search Columbia's license plate data for reproductive care or immigration cases, according to Columbia Police Department Assistant Chief Lance Bolinger.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.

The address was part of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce event, The State of the State.

Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy.

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.

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s speech comes as his budget remains somewhat flat compared to previous years.

The city said 855 households filled out the 2024 Community Survey, which assessed residents' satisfaction with services.

House District 50 represents parts of the south-central portion of Boone County.