University of Missouri students protest peacefully through Columbia
Protests spilled into the streets of Columbia on Sunday after George Floyd, a black man, was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
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Local law enforcement agencies address death of George Floyd
Local authorities, the University of Missouri System and Gov. Mike Parson addressed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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State leaders consider upcoming school year
State leaders say there is still some uncertainty about the upcoming school year.
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UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester
The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.
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Hallsville School District to have in-person summer school
The Hallsville School District will have in-person summer school classes for children as young as kindergarten in July as COVID-19 regulations continue to loosen.
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Experts say routine important ahead of new school year
As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
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New program aimed at helping MACC students transfer to Columbia College
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College have partnered to launch a new program to help students transition to Columbia College. According to a news release, students from MACC will be able to live on Columbia College’s campus while taking classes through MACC. Officials say the partnership will also allow students to
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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.
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Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.
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Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic
A 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.
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UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic
The 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.
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VIDEO: CPS superintendent discusses 3 options for next school year
Columbia 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.
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Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders
COLUMBIA 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
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MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses
Local 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.
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
Local 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.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-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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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway, Cole counties keep COVID-19 numbers steady
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UM president to give update on system standing, students returning in the fall
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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University of Missouri to pay $175,000 to settle open records lawsuit
COLUMBIA, 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
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