Columbia city manager John Glascock will be retiring on January 14. Mr. Glascock made a live appearance this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia,” where he talked about his career. He also addressed recent downtown shootings, overtime costs for CPD officers, trash issues and safety on Blackfoot road:
United to indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport, effective January 4
Columbia officials say United Airlines will indefinitely suspend flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), effective in January. Chicago-based United cites limited resources and staffing impacts caused by the ongoing pandemic. COU is one of eight locations impacted by United’s indefinite suspension. United currently offers twice daily service from Columbia Regional to O’Hare. City manager John …
Former Columbia fire chief passes away; Markgraf also served as chief in University City
A Columbia man who served 23 years as Columbia’s fire chief has passed away, at the age of 84. The Columbia Fire Department says retired Fire Chief William “Bill” Markgraf died unexpectedly at home on Friday. He served as the city’s fire chief from 1988 to 2011. City Manager John Glascock praises Chief Markgraf, saying …