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The City of Columbia hosted a community forum for Columbia residents to informally meet the new police chief candidates.

A budget amendment from First Ward council member Pat Fowler approved this week aims to address community violence interventions.

The union representing University of Missouri System workers teamed with supporters on Monday to challenge officials over their proposal to change to the way employee time off is determined.

Columbia’s rise in shootings reflects a statewide trend: Missouri has the fifth-highest gun homicide rate nationwide.

School resource officers will return to Columbia Public Schools after the Columbia City Council voted Monday in favor of a new contract following extensive public comment.

Battle High will be prioritized due to its distance, which can cause delayed response times, a district spokesperson said.

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A task force seven years ago submitted its report on community violence. Is it time for an update?

Columbia city leaders and citizens discussed possible solutions to recent violent incidents in the community during Monday nights city council meeting.