Lincoln University student protests continue on Founders’ Day
Dozens of Lincoln University students continued Thursday to protest after the death of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoniette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.
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Columbia Public Schools to hold meeting on addressing attendance areas for new elementary school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee is set to hold a meeting Wednesday to discuss attendance areas, as they are planning to build a new elementary school in South Columbia. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building on W. Worley St. Those who attend
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Discrimination lawsuit against CPS claims student was punched by staff, isolated from class
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the parent of a Columbia Public Schools student claims the child suffered abuse from district staff. The lawsuit – filed by Chrystal Blauvelt – accuses CPS of disability discrimination and violating the Missouri Human Rights Act. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said later on Tuesday that
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Performing arts center, sports complex to be built at Helias High School
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School announced on Thursday will be making some new additions to its campus. According to a press release from the school, it will build a performing arts center on the east side of the school, a baseball and softball complex on the southeast part of the campus and
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Fayette police investigate bogus threat against schools
Fayette police investigated a report of a threat against the local public school district and determined the threat was not legitimate, the district said Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri students be allowed to change schools?
The Missouri House has passed its first bill of the legislative session.
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Open school enrollment gets House approval, heads to Senate
The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow students to transfer to surrounding school districts.
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Signs of explosion found in laboratory where MU Medical Sciences fire began
The cause of a fire that injured two people in a laboratory in the University of Missouri Medical Sciences Building on Friday is unknown, but firefighters found signs of an explosion, the Columbia Fire Department says.
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House in Boonville shot, no injuries reported
A Boonville Schools bus was delayed Tuesday afternoon because of a police situation.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is $40k enough for a minimum teacher salary?
Gov. Mike Parson gave his final State of the State address in the House chamber Wednesday afternoon.
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Mexico superintendent to retire in June
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) After working 19 years with the Mexico School District, Superintendent Melissa Chastain will retire in June, according to a social media post from the district. The Mexico Board of Education accepted Chastain’s retirement as a recent meeting, the post states. He last day will be June 30. “I have been so blessed
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Group of attorneys to review personnel issues at Lincoln University
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln Board of Curators announced that a group of attorneys from the Lewis Rice Law Firm will review personnel issues within the university. ABC 17 News obtained a statement from the Board of Curators stating: “As a Board, we are focused on having an independent expert promptly
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Lincoln University students say Wednesday’s forum was ‘a run around’
Lincoln University student leaders held a meeting before going into closed session Wednesday following the death by suicide of Vice President of Student Affairs Antionette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.
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Columbia Public Schools cleans up administration building after pipe burst Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools spokesperson said the district worked Tuesday to repair and clean up its administration building after a sprinkler pipe burst on Monday afternoon. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said once that is done, then the district will begin to assess the damage. “Our building is a two-story building. Both floors of
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Lincoln University students protest Board of Curators meeting following administrator’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Students of Lincoln University in Jefferson City protested on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a Board of Curators closed session meeting. The board was expected to discuss personnel issues during a closed session, according to a meeting agenda. The meeting follows the death of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey,
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Pipe burst causes ‘lots of’ water damage at CPS Administration Building
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) “Lots of” water damage was reported at the Columbia Public Schools Administration Building on Monday after a pipe burst, according to a district spokesperson. Columbia Fire Department Dispatch logs show firefighters received a call for a fire alarm at the Administration Building at 2:19 p.m. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark told ABC 17
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Jefferson City, Columbia among school districts closed Tuesday
The Jefferson City School District will not be in session Tuesday because of extreme cold.
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Grayson Cottages residents without water and heat during extreme cold temperatures
COLUMBIA, Mo.(KMIZ) Some residents of Grayson Cottages in Columbia have been without heat and water for the past three days, due to extreme cold weather. Grayson Cottages is an apartment complex in south Columbia where a number of University of Missouri students live. Resident Hailey Ray said she and her roommates have not been able
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Lincoln University president put on paid leave after administrator’s death
The Lincoln University Board of Curators will contract a third party to review personnel issues and concerns about mental health after a faculty member’s death.
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WINTER WEATHER: Fire official details home safety tips for space heaters, frozen pipes amid bitter cold
Check back for updates about the winter storm.
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