QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should schools hold in-person proms?
In Columbia, Battle and Rock Bridge high schools held in-person prom events over the weekend.
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Police locate stolen vehicle, still asking for help to identify two individuals of interest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: According to MUPD, the stolen Nissan Sentra has been located. It was found on a residential street in Columbia. ORIGINAL: The University of Missouri Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects in an alleged carjacking early Saturday morning. The University of Missouri sent out an alert
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Pandemic friendly graduation ceremonies held for the Mizzou class of 2020 graduates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri held five different graduation ceremonies Saturday to safely celebrate the class of 2020 one year later. Five ceremonies were held with a total of 1,500 students attending out of about 2,000 2020 graduates: 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.5:45 p.m. to
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University of Missouri welcomes back 2020 graduates Saturday
One year later, 2020 graduates are being given the opportunity to walk across the stage Saturday at Mizzou Arena.
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University of Missouri finance chief says tuition increase is crucial to staying competitive
The UM System Board of Curators heard information about the proposed tuition increase during a meeting Thursday. A vote is expected when curators meet in May.
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One year later, Mizzou prepares for in-person 2020 graduation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is preparing to welcome back 2020 graduates for graduation festivities, taking place Saturday and Sunday in Columbia. There will be 1,500 students taking part in graduation festivities, according to a Mizzou spokesman. Commencement ceremonies begin Saturday, with four ceremonies taking place at Mizzou Arena throughout the day. Ceremony
Continue Reading UM Curators to discuss tuition increases in Thursday meeting
University of Missouri System Curators are set to meet at 8:00 a.m. Thursday to discuss the university’s budget, tuition increases and student success among other topics.
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Missouri public schools and colleges gearing up for in-person graduations
The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College each plan to hold graduation events in-person this spring after the pandemic pushed those events into the summer or online entirely last year.
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Aldon Smith booked in Louisiana battery case
CHALMETTE, La. (AP) — Aldon Smith has surrendered to authorities in Louisiana after an arrest warrant had been issued for the Seattle Seahawks defensive end. The St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s department says Smith was booked on a second-degree battery charge. Officials say Smith was released on bond. The sheriff’s office issued the warrant following an
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Students march on University of Missouri campus to protest social justice changes
A crowd made up of students marched around the University of Missouri campus Monday to protest changes planned to the campus social justice centers.
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Hundreds of appointments available ahead of last day of MU Health Care’s vaccine clinic
MU Health Care is set to host the third and final day of its vaccine clinic Sunday at Faurot Field.
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Hundreds of appointments available for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event
More than 800 vaccination appointments are still available Saturday for MU Health Care’s three-day vaccination event at Faurot Field.
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Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development suspends Algebra testing requirement for A+ Scholarship eligibility
Algebra I exam requirement waived for all 2021 high school seniors
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University of Missouri part of clinical trials for new coronavirus vaccine
The clinical trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of NVX-CoV2373 which was developed by the U.S. biotechnology company Novavax. The trials for the Novavax vaccine involve 30,000 people across approximately 115 sites in the United States and Mexico.
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Appeals court dismisses Columbia SRO from civil rights lawsuit
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal appeals court said a school resource officer working at a Columbia school is protected by qualified immunity for her part in the questioning of a student. A panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision to leave Sgt. Keisha Edwards in the Rock Bridge
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State-mandated testing returns to Mid-Missouri schools after pandemic pause
Missouri put state-mandated exams on hold last year as many students were learning online through the coronavirus pandemic, but the assessment is making a return this semester.
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Bird scooters bring excitement to students and local businesses with their return to the city of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bird Scooters have returned to the city of Columbia, and the excitement can be felt by students and local downtown businesses. Following a unanimously approved contract by the city council on March 15, Bird brought 500 scooters back to Columbia. Bird Rides will pay an initial fee of $10,000 each to the
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should colleges require students to get coronavirus shots?
Some colleges and universities are requiring their students to get coronavirus shots before they return for classes in the fall.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports 31 coronavirus related death
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Growing number of colleges require coronavirus vaccine to attend
One of the first schools to announce mandatory vaccination for students was Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, effective this fall.
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