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Boone Health to hold first vaccination clinic for ages 12-15 on Thursday

May 13, 2021 4:20 AM Meghan Drakas

Boone Health is holding the first vaccination clinic for ages 12-15 in the mid-Missouri area at the Columbia Mall on Thursday morning.

Parson threatens veto of police reform bill over subpoenas

May 11, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson is threatening to veto a wide-ranging law enforcement reform bill because of a provision that would give the Legislature the power to issue subpoenas requiring people to testify before committees. The governor says the provision gives lawmakers too much power. In the past, House members accused the

Missouri House votes to pare down school voucher bill

May 11, 2021 3:31 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has passed a pared-down school voucher bill after a similar measure went to the governor last week. The GOP-led House on Tuesday voted 79-72 in favor of adding the pruned proposal to another bill. Both measures would create a tax credit program to pay for kids to

Missouri education leaders recommend schools keep coronavirus precautions in place

May 11, 2021 12:13 PM Chanel Porter

Department officials were part of the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning and gave an update on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response.

Columbia health leaders plan for 12-15 age group vaccinations

May 11, 2021 4:15 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Boone Health announced Tuesday, it will hold a vaccine clinic for anyone over the age of 12 on Thursday and Saturday. The clinic will be located inside the Columbia mall and has appointments available. You can set up an appointment here. ORIGINAL: Officials with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health

State bill could force school districts to allow recordings of IEP meetings

May 11, 2021 5:48 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a long discussion Monday night, the Columbia Board of Education denied a motion to allow parents to record Individualized Education Program meetings. Policy KKB currently prohibits visual or audio recording on district property unless authorized. Board of Education president Helen Wade voted against the motion. Wade said people act differently when they

Columbia Board of Education votes to change attendance boundary in first phase, real estate experts weigh in

May 10, 2021 5:13 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted to approve the first phase of attendance boudary changes which will move about 100 students next fall. District leaders and the company contracted to look into any potential changes Cooperative Strategies recommended the Phase 1 Elementary Attendance Area Boundaries for Parkade Elementary to the Board of Education, which

Cooperative Strategies' change of school boundaries recommendation to CPS.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss attendance area changes

May 10, 2021 4:30 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch discussions about attendance area changes and COVID-19 in schools in the player below. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The Columbia Board of Education will hear recommendations on a possible change to attendance areas Monday night. You can find the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education meeting agenda here. The board

Jefferson City School District sets May 27 end date

May 10, 2021 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District will forgive several of its snow day make-up dates to end the school year earlier.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss changes to recording IEP meetings

May 10, 2021 6:03 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will discuss revisions to Policy KKB during it’s meeting Monday night. Policy KKB currently prohibits visual or audio recording on district property unless authorized. Last year, the board discussed the policy, but did not make any changes. Many parents and students had come forward to

MU Health Care set to relax visitor guidelines

May 8, 2021 4:37 AM Ben Fein

Beginning Monday adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed two designated visitors.

Commencement ceremonies continue for 2021 graduates at the University of Missouri

May 8, 2021 4:33 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri will continue graduation festivities in the first of two weekends of ceremonies for 2021 graduates.

Columbia native to be recommended to become the next principal at John Warner Middle School.

May 7, 2021 6:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia native Taylor Drennan will be recommended next week to the Columbia Board of Education to become the next principal at John Warner Middle School. Drennan has been serving as the school’s interim principal this semester after CPS reported that Principal Jimmy Hale was out for the remainder of the year in

MU plan to restructure social justice centers pushed back

May 7, 2021 2:16 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plan to restructure the University of Missouri’s social justice centers this summer has been pushed back indefinitely. MU spokesman Christian Basi said Friday that the plan had been postponed to give Maurice Gipson, vice chair of diversity, inclusion and equity, more time to communicate with those affected by the changes. MU

University of Missouri graduations begin with COVID-19 restrictions

May 7, 2021 1:40 PM Zola Crowder

MU is honoring 5,547 students with more than 6,115 degrees through a series of in-person, socially distanced ceremonies.

Mizzou hosts graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduates

May 7, 2021 4:30 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is set to host the first of two weekends of graduation ceremonies on Friday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college athletes be able to make money off their name and likeness?

May 7, 2021 2:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Laws have been introduced at the state and national levels that would allow college athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness.

Bill for limited Missouri school voucher program passes

May 6, 2021 8:09 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have approved a tax credit program to pay for kids to go to private schools. The Republican-led Senate voted 20-13 Thursday to send the bill to Gov. Mike Parson. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that in turn would dole out scholarships. Donors would get

MU College of Education receives $1 million gift; will create scholarships for elementary education students

May 6, 2021 7:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU alumnus pledged a $1 million contribution to the University of Missouri’s College of Education during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Gary J. Coles and Patricia McIntosh Coles’s gift will be used to establish scholarships for MU students preparing to become elementary school teachers. “We are extremely grateful for the Coles entrusting the

University of Missouri beefs up security cameras, citing input from students

May 6, 2021 1:12 PM Meghan Drakas

University spokesman Christian Basi said the school has been receiving feedback from students related to security over the last 12 months.