MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.
Continue ReadingA class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri Board of Curators will hear about multiple financial scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a worst-case $500 million budget hole if the outbreak worsens.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Monday to talk about how the district is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated
Continue ReadingLocal businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
Continue ReadingLocal businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
Continue ReadingMid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.
Continue ReadingBoone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. The Beagle Freedom Project asked the university for records pertaining to cats and dogs used for research. The university initially said the group would need to pay $82,222 for the
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.
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Continue ReadingUniversity of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools plans on buying protective barriers for workers in high-contact areas of schools. Chief financial officer Heather McArthur said the district had purchased the glass shields to help protect workers and visitors from COVID-19. The barriers would be installed at high contact areas, like front reception areas or media centers.
Continue ReadingLive video stream of the Columbia Board of Education finance committee’s meeting.
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