QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou win its Homecoming game?
It’s Homecoming weekend at the University of Missouri, and the Tigers will host Vanderbilt on the gridiron Saturday.
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Jefferson City Board of Education votes to make Thorpe Gordon Elementary a STEM school
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education on Thursday unanimously approved to turn Thorpe Gordon Elementary into its first STEM school. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg spoke before the vote to give an idea of what to expect with the changes to becoming a
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Student loan forgiveness application launched – what borrowers need to know
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Department of Education launched it’s student-loan forgiveness application program on Monday. The federal government is providing up to $20,000 in student loan debt relief to eligible borrows. The application opened on Monday, and will close on Dec. 31, 2023. More than 8 million individuals submitted an application for the program
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Columbia Board of Education members get update on new high school grading system
Standards-Referenced Grading has been used for years at the elementary and middle school level throughout Columbia.
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Meredith Santulli holds candlelight vigil one year since incident that left her brother, Danny, disabled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens attended a candlelight vigil for former University of Missouri student Danny Santulli on Wednesday night to mark the one-year anniversary of the Phi Gamma Delta alleged hazing incident that left him disabled. Santulli was left unable to walk, talk or see after suffering a traumatic brain injury that night. The vigil
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Lincoln University sees uptick in enrollment numbers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time since 2016, the number of students enrolled at Lincoln University increased this fall. According to enrollment numbers from the university’s president, there are 1,833 students enrolled for this semester. This is a 2% increase from last year, which was 1,794 students. Lincoln welcomed 466 first-time students at the
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Tom Santulli speaks out on anniversary of the night that left his son, Danny, disabled
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editors Note: This story has been corrected to say the university fraternity officers knew about the fraternity event ahead of time, according to Tom Santulli. As the one-year anniversary of an alleged hazing incident — at the University of Missouri’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity that left a freshman pledge disabled — approaches, the
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Student faces discipline after threat at Capital City High School
A Capital City High School student will be subject to “full disciplinary actions” from school administrators after making a threat on social media, according to an email sent to families Tuesday.
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Commission recommends more pay, diversity to help recruit and keep Missouri teachers
A special commission recommended to the state school board Tuesday that Missouri pay teachers more, diversity the education workforce and help them with mental health concerns.
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LU safety report shows decrease in dating violence, increase in weapon offenses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University released its annual campus security and fire safety report earlier this week. The report is released every October and covers crime statistics from the past three years. This report covers 2019-21. In the past three years, there has been a significant decrease in dating violence, from 15 incidents in
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you take part in MU Homecoming Week events?
It’s Homecoming Week at the University of Missouri.
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Secretary of State proposes rule to restrict ‘obscene’ books at Missouri libraries
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is proposing a new rule that would require libraries to distinguish which books are age-appropriate for children.
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One year after Phi Gamma Delta hazing incident that left a freshman disabled, legal battle continues
It’s almost been one year since the Phi Gamma Delta hazing incident at the University of Missouri that left one pledge disabled, leading to 11 Fraternity brothers being charged with felonies.
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Suspect in University of Missouri hazing case pleads not guilty
One of the suspects in what authorities say was a hazing incident that left a University of Missouri student disabled pleaded not guilty Friday.
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MU and American Red Cross host last day of homecoming blood drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the last day for the University of Missouri’s homecoming blood drive. People can give make a blood donation at the Hearnes Center from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. MU’s homecoming blood drive is one of the largest student-run events in the US, according to the American Red Cross. Organizers say
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MU hosts annual homecoming blood drive
The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also
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Columbia Board of Education holds first meeting with new public comment policy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public
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MU announces homecoming kickoff and parade start times
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri revealed the times for its homecoming festivities. The annual homecoming parade will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The game will be at 3 p.m. The Missouri Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) will host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2) in a Southeastern Conference bout at Faurot Field. The Tigers
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CPS reports higher than average first-day-of-school enrollment, ACT scores
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools held it’s World-Cafe discussion Thursday night to gather feedback for the Missouri School Improvement Program 6. More than 100 people attended the meeting, including community members, parents and the Board of Education and district administration. The meeting was held in part to receive feedback from the community regarding
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LU reveals $4.4 million farm facilities expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University on Wednesday celebrated the ribbon cutting for new facilities added to the George Washington Carver Farm and Alan T. Busby Farm. The new facilities will help advance the LU College of Agriculture’s industrial hemp research, according to a press release. The new facilities include greenhouse complexes, hay barns, storage
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