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Columbia police assistant chief gives back-to-school advice
Don’t expect Columbia police to rush to schools to direct bustling traffic on the first day of school Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department’s assistant chief says.
Continue ReadingDon’t expect Columbia police to rush to schools to direct bustling traffic on the first day of school Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department’s assistant chief says.
Continue ReadingThe jury in the trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member accused of hazing will come from outside Boone County.
Continue ReadingPublic schools across Mid-Missouri have resumed classes or plan to do so next week.
Continue ReadingHundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this year.
Continue ReadingGone are the days of school kids being required to wear masks.
Continue ReadingWilliam Woods University expects about a 40% increase in new students when classes start next week.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care will soon have a new financial leader. The health care provider announced Thursday that Dustin Thomas will take over as the next chief financial officer. Thomas will join MU Health Care on Sept. 15 after working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. He currently serves as
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps
Continue ReadingMid-Missouri schools are hiring counselors and are partnering with local mental health clinics, to combat what child and adolescent psychiatrists are calling a mental health crisis.
Continue ReadingThe state released new MAP testing results Tuesday showing scores are still below pre-pandemic levels.
Continue ReadingThe Hallsville Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve the district’s updated plan for a safe return amid COVID-19.
Continue ReadingMizzou students started moving into their residence halls this week ahead of the new school year.
Continue ReadingThousands of college students are coming back to Mid-Missouri this week, along with the extra money they pump into the local economy.
Continue ReadingABC 17 News interviewed Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven about a variety of topics for our Back to School Headquarters coverage.
Continue ReadingA new state analysis shows the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic led to loads of lost classroom time for students around Missouri.
Continue ReadingLocal school districts say they have hired more teachers ahead of the start of the school year after dealing with a shortage last year.
Continue ReadingThousands of Mid-Missouri students will be starting the 2022-2023 school year within the next two weeks but getting to school might be an issue.
Continue ReadingHealth officials with MU Health Care are reminding parents across Missouri to vaccinate their children, before returning to the classroom.
Continue ReadingOne of 11 people charged in connection with a suspected hazing incident at a former Mizzou fraternity appeared in court virtually Monday.
Continue ReadingAs students grab their backpacks filled with school supplies and head back into the classroom, inflation continues to affect family budgets and now the cost of basic school supplies.
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