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Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues

August 6, 2020 12:13 PM Zola Crowder

Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.

WATCH: Columbia Public Schools considers hybrid learning, delayed start

August 6, 2020 2:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS is considering a hybrid model for classes for the 2020-21 school year.

Guidance for schools released; Missouri governor encourages reopening of schools

August 5, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

As the return to school is quickly approaching Governor Parson said on Wednesday he encourages children and teachers return to school.

Missouri governor says state better prepared to fight COVID-19 as schools look to reopen

August 5, 2020 2:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday gave reassurances about the state’s ability to monitor and fight the COVID-19 pandemic as many schools prepare for a return to classes.

WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent talks about the return to learn

August 5, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Boonville R-I superintendent spoke with ABC 17 News about the return to learn this fall.

Columbia Public Schools to revisit fall re-entry plan

August 4, 2020 3:48 PM Nathalie Jones

Columbia Public Schools officials and board members will meet Tuesday to discuss the district’s plans to bring students and faculty back following recommendations for a delayed start date.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Miller County reports first COVID-19 death

August 4, 2020 9:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening

August 4, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.

WATCH: Helias president talks about the return to learn

August 4, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

The president at Helias Catholic High School joined ABC 17 News Tuesday morning to talk about the return to learn.

Columbia Public Schools considers delaying start date amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 3, 2020 8:21 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is considering delaying the start date for the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. District Superintendent Peter Stiepleman confirmed that the discussions started Monday during a staff and employee meeting. Stiepleman said, “The topic of starting after Labor Day was discussed and it is being strongly considered. The

Jefferson City High School postpones graduation ceremony because of inclement weather

July 31, 2020 2:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City High School officials said its graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday night was postponed until Saturday because of inclement weather.

Socially distanced graduation at Rock Bridge

Rock Bridge High School students graduate Thursday, more graduation ceremonies this weekend

July 30, 2020 3:24 PM Ben Fein

Rock Bridge High School seniors walked across the stage Thursday for graduation, it marked the first of four days of graduation ceremonies across the CPS district.

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.

Columbia Public Schools holding graduation ceremonies this week

July 29, 2020 11:11 AM Ben Fein

All four CPS high schools are holding graduation ceremonies this week, with the first set to begin Thursday morning.

UM curators vote to combine chancellor and president positions

July 28, 2020 5:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.

Governor discussed plans and concerns with Mid-Missouri educators about reopening schools

July 28, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is meeting with school leaders Tuesday afternoon in a roundtable discussion about the reopening of schools around the state.