Columbia voters pass $80 million school bond issue by a landslide
17,724 voters in Columbia voted in favor of an $80 million bond issue to fund the construction of a new $25 million elementary school in south Columbia.
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Polls open in Columbia as voters decide on everything from candidates to bond issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Election day is on Tuesday for residents who plan to participate in choosing their upcoming community leaders. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Voting begins at the Boone County Government Center Tuesday morning. Columbia Mayoral Candidates A total of four people are running for the spot of Columbia’s next mayor. In September,
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High school students’ mental health disproportionally impacted by pandemic
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show high school students have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, and even before the pandemic, their mental health has been steadily declining.
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Helias Catholic High School placed on lockdown after a threat was made within the school
The Helias Catholic High School was placed on lockdown just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday after administrators addressed a threat made within the school building.
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Missouri attorney general launches reporting platform for divisive lesson plans, school policies
Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking parents to share any “woke” policies or lesson plans with his office through a new reporting platform on his website.
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Missouri standardized tests return to pre-pandemic normal this spring
Two years after the pandemic canceled standardized testing for all Missouri students, tests this spring will look similar to a pre-pandemic normal.
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Rolla High School closed after suspicious package reported
In an update posted later in the morning, the district said the school had been shut down for the day.
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Winter storm closes dozens of schools Friday
Schools in Mid-Missouri have seen a flurry of snow days since the calendar turned, including another on Friday as inches of fluff fell overnight.
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Miller County R-III girls basketball coach charged with sex crimes against a student
A Miller County prosecutor has charged the Tuscumbia High School girls’ basketball coach with sex crimes against a student.
Continue Reading Future educators look beyond low starting wages as Gov. Parson calls for higher teacher wages
Teachers in Missouri have the lowest starting salary in the country and Gov. Mike Parson wants to give some of those educators a $13,000 raise, but it would need approval from lawmakers.
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Advocates set sights on accessible voting, education on Disability Rights Legislative Day
People from all over the state of all abilities gathered in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda to make their voices heard on the 21st Annual Disability Rights Legislative Day.
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Residents split as SROs to return to Columbia Public Schools
The Columbia City Council approved a new contract with Columbia Public Schools on Monday to bring back police officers in some school buildings.
Continue Reading Grant Montessori Preschool will not reopen next school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Grant Montessori Preschool Board announced that the program will not be re-opening for the 2022-2023 school year. The preschool has helped teach over 180 preschoolers over the past ten years. The GMP Board said in a release that it is evaluating alternative plans to reopen a similar program in central Columbia
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Mid-Missouri school districts receiving a school bus rebate
EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
Continue Reading Cooper County R-IV cancels classes Tuesday
BUNCETON, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County R-IV in Bunceton has canceled classes Tuesday due to a sewer break. School officials say the collapsed sewer line has affected the school and surrounding houses. The City of Bunceton’s maintenance department told ABC 17 News that crews will be digging up the sewer line to fix it. City officials
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Student shot and arrested after opening fire on school resource officer and administrator in Kansas, police say
A suspect is in custody after a shooting injured an administrator and a school resource officer Friday morning at Olathe East High School in Kansas, police tweeted.
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Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions
(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service
Check back for updates related to the winter storm.
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Columbia Public Schools to start two hours late; JC Schools on snow routes in Callaway
Lingering ice and snow will have Columbia Public Schools students going to class late Friday.
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