CPS considers $20 million bond issue for facility improvements
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Committee discussed a possible $20 million bond issue at its meeting on…
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City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado
The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22…
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MU temporarily suspends fraternity for recent incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri spokesman said Wednesday the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was under a temporary suspension. MU spokesman…
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Crash on MU campus sends one to hospital
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri Police Department spokeswoman said a pedestrian was taken to the hospital and a driver was ticketed…
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviews new plan for Pickard Hall demolition
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing decommissioning plans for the demolition of Pickard…
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Community R-6 schools puts employee on leave during finance investigation
LADDONIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Community R-6 School District employee was placed on a paid leave of absence after questions arose about the employee’s use of…
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MU continues search for Vice-Chancellor of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri held public forums Tuesday to hear from faculty, staff, students and community members about what…
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Judge upholds constitutionality of University of Missouri gun restrictions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s restriction on who can have guns on campus does not violate the state constitution, a Boone County…
Continue Reading MU student association voices concerns after early snowfall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Student Association approved a resolution Thursday for University Operations to start winter weather…
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College students’ personal information up for grabs under federal law
The University of Missouri receives — and fulfills — hundreds of requests each year for student directory information.…
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DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes
Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?…
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Historic MU building to be demolished, several concerned about the decision
University of Missouri officials announced Thursday Pickard Hall, a more than 100-year-old building located on the Francis Quadrangle, will be…
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Fulton Schools will hire firm for superintendent search
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Public Schools is hiring a search firm to help find a new superintendent. Superintendent Jacque Cowherd plans to retire at…
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MU professor weighs in on meteor
MU associate professor Haojing Yan spoke with ABC 17 News about meteor showers in the video…
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Jefferson City Schools plan for winter weather, snow days
Road conditions, weather forecasts, input from city and county public works and local media outlets are taken into consideration when Jefferson City…
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CPS approves name for new middle school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools approved the name for a new middle school at its Monday night meeting. The name for the new school will…
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UM System room and board rates could change in 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators Finance Committee will take up increased room and board rates when it meets…
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JC School District purchased 34 properties near high school
The Jefferson City School District has purchased 34 properties that were in the path of the May tornado, with two more purchased awaiting board…
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Boone County judge rules against University of Missouri in open records lawsuit
A Boone County judge has sided with an animal rights organization in its lawsuit claiming the University of Missouri charged an excessive price for…
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Springfield man pleads guilty in Jefferson City school bus shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Nov. 1 in a 2016 shooting involving a Jefferson City school bus. Jermaine Gray pleaded…
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