COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of University of Missouri students started moving in on campus ahead of the fall semester on Wednesday, and more are expected to throughout the rest of the week. The move in process was delayed for 90 minutes due to rain in the morning, according to University spokesman Travis Zimpfer. Zimpfer said
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday was move-in day for students of Lincoln University. Dorms opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday marked the beginning of orientation week for students. Several events are planned, including a “parting ceremony” for parents on Wednesday evening.
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is still behind on payments to child care providers after previously saying issues would be resolved by the end of July.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education provided an update on the school district’s Missouri Assessment Program testing data on Monday. The statewide assessments are designed to improve accountability and measure student performance. According to a recent presentation from an Aug. 6 BOE meeting statewide participation in the test continues to be more than
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the new school year approaching, Columbia Public Schools has introduced its new cellphone expectations. This new policy states that within CPS middle schools, personal cellphones are to be put away the entire school day. For CPS high schools, cellphones are to be put away only during class periods. The district’s website
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Rock Bridge High School’s cell phone policy prohibits cell phone usage during class and implements a new cell phone infraction referral system.
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Now is the time to start adjusting students’ bedtimes if you haven’t started already, an MU Health Care pediatrician said Thursday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood told school staff in an email that he was diagnosed with cancer within the past year. The letter – which was sent to staff on Wednesday – stated that the diagnosis “required immediate attention,” and that surgery was successful. The letter did not state the type
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A new school year is almost here and right about now parents and guardians are making decisions about how their students will get to and from school.
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A spokesperson for Fulton Public Schools says while the district has its routes covered, there are still driver positions available.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s annual back-to-school sale tax holiday is underway, making certain school supplies, computers, and clothing exempt from all state and local sales taxes during a 72-hour window. The sales tax holiday began Friday morning at 12:01 a.m. and will run through midnight Sunday, Aug. 4. A state law that went into effect
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Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is just three practices into its 2024 fall camp and with just 14 practices remaining in fall camp, the Tigers are tuning up for another successful season. But, they first have to make sure to stay healthy. With extreme temperatures in Mid-Missouri this week, the coaching staff has to balance getting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit of a University of Missouri student who was found dead at the residence of a woman accused of stabbing him and burning the body. The mother of Samuel Clemons, Jennifer Riley, filed the wrongful death petition against on Feb. 2. The lawsuit
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The University of Missouri will no longer have a vice chancellor specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives after pressure from Republican lawmakers.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of stabbing a University of Missouri student to death and burning the body in 2023 is still awaiting an evaluation from the Department of Mental Health. A hearing for Emma Adams, 22, was held on Tuesday. She is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical
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Ameren Missouri teamed up with a non-profit charity Tuesday to give school supplies to scores of Mid-Missouri teachers.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community, a local non-profit organization, hosted a back-to-school edition event on Saturday. The event aimed to empower local residents by providing positive programming and a supportive atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the distribution of free backpacks and school supplies to children and families in the area who may
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers — a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. — represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students from 10 Missouri high schools participated in a mock DWI crash Monday during a leadership conference at Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia. The TRACTION (Teens Taking Action To Prevent Traffic Crashes) conference is being held through Tuesday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transporation. Students from schools
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