$1.7 million gifted to William Woods University for Center for Equine Medicine
One of largest single donations in University history to help fund premier diagnostic, therapeutic and teaching facility
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Jefferson City Board of Education approves athletic facilities projects for high schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district
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Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning
FULTON, Mo (KMIZ) Fulton Middle School and Fulton High School will pivot to distance learning beginning Friday. Officials cite that change as there is an increase in the number of students and staff with positive cases and in quarantine for COVID-19 at the secondary level. In seat classes will return with a projected date of
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 83 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since Dec. 1
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UM Board of Curators to meet Sunday and discuss indoor football practice facility
The curators will vote on Sunday whether or not to approve a pre-design of the facility, not approval of the entire project. The meeting is set for 4 p.m.
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Some Mid-Missouri schools return to classrooms following Thanksgiving
Students in Moberly were able to return to school last Monday, Nov. 30 while Mexico students will return to the classroom Monday, Dec. 7.
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CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19
All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.
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No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events
The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools students be in classrooms?
Columbia Public Schools students started the year online-only and that situation will continue until at least next year.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break
Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.
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After a week of online learning and another week for Thanksgiving break, Jefferson City Schools’ middle and high school students will return to the classroom Monday.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County
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COVID-19 closures put pause on CPS health inspections
Only one Columbia Public Schools elementary school was found violating the food code in a recent round of inspections.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard
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University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus
MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.
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Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays
The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.
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Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor
A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.
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