Early COVID-19 testing for MU student arrival underway
MU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with sending CPS students back to class?
Public opinion is split on whether the vote was the correct course of action amid high coronavirus case rates.
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Columbia Police Department responds to threats made against board of education
The Columbia Police Department and security at Columbia Public Schools are continuing to track threats to board of education members and their families.
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Former Mizzou assistant football coach sues over contract dispute
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former assistant coach for the University of Missouri football team claims the school still owes him money following his departure. Derek Dooley filed a lawsuit in Boone County claiming the university must still pay him a year’s worth of his salary under the terms of his contract. The university hired Dooley
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Columbia Public Schools teachers preparing for students in classrooms after school board vote
Columbia Public Schools teachers are working to get their classrooms ready for students again the day after a school board vote to open buildings to students next week.
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Columbia Board of Education votes to return students to an in-class hybrid model
Students are currently scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 19. However, that could change when the Columbia Board of Education meets Monday night.
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Columbia parents and teachers have split opinions about the return to the classroom
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Columbia Board of Education discussed the idea of returning to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and teachers have different opinions about the issue. The Columbia Board of Education voted 5-2 for students to return to in-class sessions in a hybrid model. Elementary school and pre-k will return to
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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks vaccines, in-person learning ahead of planned vote
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News This Morning.
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State lawmaker proposes school board recalls, transfer option in response to online learning
State Rep. Chuck Basye wants voters to have the power to recall school board members and parents the ability to transfer their children from schools teaching only online out of coronavirus fears.
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More than 200 Columbia Public Schools employees eligible for the first round of vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As vaccine distribution continues across Mid-Missouri, a small group of Columbia Public Schools employees are able to sign up for a shot. A spokeswoman for the district confirmed that 216 employees are now able to sign up to receive a vaccine from Boone Hospital. Those eligible are school nurses and special education
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Thirteen more inspections at Columbia Public Schools result in one violation
Health officials inspected 13 Columbia schools since ABC 17’s last report. Only one was found with a non-critical violation.
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Jefferson City students back in person as Columbia Public Schools remains online for now
In one district, students are back in their school buildings. In the other, they’re learning online for at least two more weeks.
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Jefferson City Schools appeals ruling to rehire employee
Jefferson City Schools is appealing to the Missouri Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled last month that the district must rehire an administrator accused of putting private student information at risk.
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No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools
Educators are included in Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, which is the next in line. As of right now, there are no plans to require teachers or staff to get vaccinated.
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University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students
University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus.
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MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with Dr. Christelle Ilboudo, infection disease expert at MU Health Care about some of the myths you shouldn’t fall for. Question: One reason why people say they are not comfortable with getting the vaccine was rushed.
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Veterans United Foundation gives $25,000 gift to Columbia College
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Veterans United Foundation gave Columbia College a $25,000 gift today to benefit military student community on campus. The donation will help the Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee House, home of the Ousley Family Veterans Center, and formally names the Veterans United Foundation Patio. The Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee House will serve
Continue Reading St. Louis County’s first charter school opening next fall
NORMANDY, Mo. (AP) — St. Louis County’s first charter school is expected to open next fall after reluctant approval from Missouri education leaders. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Leadership School in Normandy will be Missouri’s first charter school outside of St. Louis or Kansas City. The school is expected to open with 12
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Cole County R-V hires new superintendent for next school year
Cole County R-V announced Thursday morning it will have a new superintendent for the 2021-2022 school year.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should public schools require students to get coronavirus shots?
Students are still months away from having access to the vaccine but some parents are already saying they won’t let their children be vaccinated.
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