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Man charged, accused of threatening University Hospital

February 24, 2020 11:31 AM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri Police Department amped up its security after University Hospital allegedly received a threat last week.

School bus crash shuts down Providence Road

February 21, 2020 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash involving a school bus shut down all lanes of Providence Road at Interstate 70 on Friday afternoon.

Lincoln University to charge flat-rate tuition starting in fall semester

February 21, 2020 3:55 PM Joe McLean

Undergraduate students at Lincoln University will no longer be charged tuition by credit hour but instead, by semester.

MU announces gift to NextGen Health Institute

February 21, 2020 10:53 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced a $2 million gift to the NextGen Precision Health Institute on Friday. LIVE PLAYBACK of the announcement can be viewed in the player below. The health complex is expected to bring in billions of dollars to the university, according to a recent report. The UM System is

Residents voice concerns over Route Z after bus crash

February 20, 2020 9:46 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County Fire officials say a crash between an SUV and a Columbia Public Schools’ bus left at least one student injured Thursday.

Centralia woman injured in school bus crash east of Columbia

February 20, 2020 3:16 PM Matthew Sanders

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia woman was injured in a school bus crash Thursday afternoon that closed a state highway. The Boone County Fire Protection District said firefighters were called just after 3 p.m. to a crash between a car and a school bus on Route Z near Judy School Road. Route Z was

Stolen ambulance suspect had crashed during earlier chase

February 20, 2020 4:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man suspected of stealing an ambulance at University Hospital on Thursday was being treated for injuries he suffered in a chase with law enforcement.

Survey: Diversity is a top concern for MU faculty members

February 20, 2020 5:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri survey shows improving diversity at the school is a top concern among faculty members.

Bill would help Missouri high school students make career, college decisions

February 19, 2020 11:26 AM Connor Hirsch

A Mid-Missouri representative has filed a bill meant to help high school students make decisions about their careers.

Suspect charged in University of Missouri robbery

February 18, 2020 3:45 PM Matthew Sanders

Police say a suspect in a robbery on the University of Missouri campus told family and a friend he was involved in the incident.

Students cross the street at University Avenue and Matthews Street, where one person was hit Sunday morning.

Crash deaths and injuries up in 2019 despite Vision Zero policy

February 17, 2020 2:19 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia has experienced an increase in serious traffic crashes despite a 2016 policy meant to reduce deaths and serious injuries, an advocate for the policy said Monday.

One person hit by car at University Avenue and Matthews Street.

Pedestrian crash on MU campus sends one to hospital

February 16, 2020 9:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri police are investigating a pedestrian crash.

Local highlights and scores: Feb. 15, 2020

February 15, 2020 7:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local highlights and scores from Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS/WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Helias (63) Mid-Buchanan (32) FINAL Fort Hays State (86) Lincoln (55) FINAL Columbia College (60) Lindenwood-Belleville (57) FINAL BOYS/MEN’S BASKETBALL Vashon (63) Hickman (31) FINAL Fort Hays State (74) Lincoln (71)

Fulton Public Schools names new assistant superintendent

February 13, 2020 10:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton Public School has a new Assistant Superintendent who is expected to start for the 2020-2021 school year.

Columbia mother sues CPS, CPD over daughter’s arrest

February 13, 2020 8:51 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia mother claims that the public school system and the police department owe her family following her daughter’s arrest at school. Kandas Holmes-Barnes filed the lawsuit on behalf of her teenage daughter on Jan. 27 against Columbia Public Schools and the Columbia Police Department. She is asking a court award her

Representatives say funding to raise teachers’ pay will be hard to find

February 13, 2020 4:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri representatives on both sides of the aisle say finding money in the budget to boost teachers’ pay could prove difficult.

Missouri governor appoints PAC donor to university post

February 13, 2020 9:58 AM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is giving a top university appointment to a business owner who donated to a pro-Parson political action committee.

Dozens of feral cats managed by Jefferson City caretaker program

February 12, 2020 6:36 PM Barry Mangold

A small group of people in Jefferson City are in charge of providing food, shelter and care to dozens of stray cats. The goal is to control the population growth of strays and stop the spread of disease.

Surprise health inspections reveal some violations at Mizzou Arena

February 12, 2020 8:43 PM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspection records completed at Mizzou Arena during the 2018-2019 basketball season show which concession stands had the most and least amount of violations. “Our number one priority is the safety of our guests, we want people coming to the game to be focused on the game, not food safety, that’s our job,”

Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.