After more than a decade, the border war returned to Columbia. With crowds of fans following their teams, the sports rivalry between Missouri and Kansas is benefiting local businesses. Jason Paetzold, the owner of Bud’s Classic Barbecue, said the restaurant’s numbers have been similar to what they would see on a football game day. “Anytime
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face their rival, the Kansas Jayhawks at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Large crowds of people are expected to attend and the Missouri State Highway says the game will also cause some traffic impacts. Troopers say, if you plan to attend Saturday’s game, there are a few tips
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Lincoln University’s board of curators approved extra payments for about 300 workers during a special meeting Thursday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s winter commencement ceremonies next will celebrate the accomplishments of 1,973 students with more than 2,100 degrees. “The University of Missouri is proud to recognize these students who leave our campus with an education steeped in world-class research opportunities, nationally recognized learning experiences and campus traditions,” MU President Mun Choi
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Area Community College’s Columbia campus closed early Thursday due to a possible threat. MACC Vice President Todd Martin told ABC17 News that classes will go on as regularly scheduled Friday. “We were aware of an individual near campus who had threatened harm to themselves and others, (we) locked down campus to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri issued a statement Thursday saying that it condemns a racist social media post recently made by a student. “University of Missouri officials have been alerted to reports of a racist post by an MU student,” the statement read. UM System President Mun Choi also condemned the post in
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The University of Missouri System said Wednesday on the eve of recreational marijuana becoming legal in Missouri that pot will still be prohibited on its campuses.
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A Randolph County school district is closed this week because too many students are sick.
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One of Boone County’s largest employers has laid off workers but isn’t saying how many people have lost their jobs.
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WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A new superintendent will soon lead the Blair Oaks R-II School District. According to a press release, Ben B. Meldrum will start as the superintendent of schools on Saturday, July 1. Currently, Meldrum is the principal at Capital City High School in Jefferson City. He spent the last 4 years serving in
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln Blue Tigers were taken down at home on Saturday by No. 7 Central Oklahoma 78-63. LU got behind early going into the locker room down 20 and even though they outscored UCO in the second half, it wasn’t enough the get the win. Artese Stapleton had a stand out
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The leader of the Missouri Military Academy said Wednesday that the school will defend itself against unfounded allegations that officials allowed physical abuse against a former student.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews spent Tuesday tearing down Manor House Graduate Student Apartments on the University of Missouri’s campus today. The building closed at the start of the fall semester. With the demolition of Manor House, this leaves only Tara Apartments available for graduate students. The university has seen a decrease in graduate housing since 2014.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department tweeted on Tuesday that it had responded to a “disturbance” at Battle High School. CPD said a fight broke out among several male students. Police said the conflict was resolved and four students were detained. (1) We responded to a disturbance at Battle High School at approximately 10:50
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the MU Tigers will be up against the Arkansas Razorbacks which means drivers could face traffic delays with more people headed to town. MU fans should keep in mind that the earlier you get to the game the better chance you’ll have at finding a free parking spot. According to Columbia Public
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri students will be leading off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday morning. Marching Mizzou will be the first of 12 bands in the lineup. Members have spent the week in New York City ahead of the parade, which will start at 9 a.m. The band will be performing a version
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No actual threat was found Tuesday after someone called in a threat against Battle High School that school officials said was a prank.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men charged in a hazing incident at the University of Missouri could appear in court this week. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Alec Wetzler with misdemeanor counts of supplying alcohol to a minor and purchasing or possessing alcohol by a minor. Wetzler could appear for a case review Tuesday at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Danny Santulli and lawyers have settled with the last defendant in the lawsuit filed in January and the case is now closed. Santulli was left disabled following an alleged hazing incident at Phi Gamma Delta in 2021. Harrison Reichman was sued in September shortly after a settlement was reached with
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The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met Thursday on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus about the proposal and other topics.
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