MU moving construction crews into place for new Women’s and Children’s
The University of Missouri will start moving construction crews over to the site of the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital next week.
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Health experts move toward shorter social distancing standards in schools
A new study released in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that it is safe for schools to open with 3 feet for social distancing as long as students, teachers and staff wear masks.
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Moberly Public School Board votes to hire new superintendent
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Public Schools Board of Education has voted to hire Dr. Dustin Fanning as the next district superintendent of Schools. Fanning will start his new job on July 1 of this year. Fanning was also named as interim superintendent for the remainder of the school year.
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Jefferson City School District announces district’s new chief financial officer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District hired a new chief financial officer. Shari LePage is expected to start the position next month. She will replace CFO Jason Hoffman after he announced plans to retire. “We are very excited to welcome Shari LePage to JC Schools and cannot wait to have her on
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Jefferson City School District to allow all fans at outdoor activities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has announced it will allow all fans for Spring 2021 outdoor activities. With the rule change, it means that player cards will not be required to gain entrance but masks are still required. Concessions will be open but with only prepackaged foods. Visiting teams will need
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you fear a spring break coronavirus surge?
Health experts are warning the public not to relax too much in the fight against the coronavirus.
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Animal rights group files federal complaint against Unversity of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stop Animal Exploitation Now! has filed an official complaint against the University of Missouri for alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act with the USDA. University of Missouri Federal Complaint 3 15 21Download The allegations come from two incidents where five dogs died and two piglets went missing. The complaint refers to
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Columbia Public Schools announces superintendent choice
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education selected Dr. H. Brian Yearwood to serve as Columbia Public Schools’ next superintendent after a board vote during a closed executive session Monday morning. The board voted 7-0 to approve the contract for the new superintendent. Yearwood was selected after a nationwide search following Dr. Peter Stiepleman’s
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Vote for early dismissal for JC Schools delayed until April board meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City. The meeting was originally set to take place on March 8 but was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict at the performing arts center. Many were anticipating the possibility of
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John Warner Middle School principal out for the remainder of the year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools sent a notification out to parents of students at John Warner Middle School that Principal Jimmy Hale is out for the remainder of the year. According to the letter, Taylor Drennan is the interim principal. Dr. Jean Selby, a retired CPS middle school principal, will join the John Warner
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Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days
Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.
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University of Missouri settles knee surgery lawsuit
The University of Missouri has settled several lawsuits over its “BioJoint” knee surgeries for a reported $16.2 million.
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Columbia College to hold graduation at Mizzou Arena
A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.
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Columbia Public Schools superintendent candidates answer public’s questions during forum
These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).
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Columbia Public Schools to host virtual public forum
Columbia Public Schools is set to host a virtual public forum Thursday for the district’s three superintendent finalists.
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Teachers union and Columbia Public Schools continue collective bargaining during COVID-19 pandemic
The Columbia Missouri National Teachers Association and Columbia Public Schools continued labor negotiations Wednesday night. The two groups are negotiating in good faith.
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Former University of Missouri baseball player files suit after being injured during game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former University of Missouri baseball player Cade Bormet has filed suit against the curators of the University of Missouri – University Athletics after being injured during a game in May 2018. According to the lawsuit, Bormet went for a foul ball at Taylor Stadium when he slid into a brick wall. Bormet
Continue Reading CPS sees large jump in staff vaccination rate
Columbia Public Schools saw a more than 10% increase in its staff vaccination rate in just a single day.
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Columbia Public Schools will welcome students back to classrooms full-time on April 5, but the district remains in need of bus drivers, nutrition service employees and substitute teachers.
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Moberly School Board accepts resignation of superintendent
A social media post on the school district’s Facebook page said Roling’s last day will be June 30.
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