BallPark Village welcomed Mizzou fans as the Tigers took on Memphis
BallPark Village in Downtown St. Louis welcomes Mizzou fans as the University of Missouri takes on University of Memphis Saturday.
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Hallsville superintendent to retire after eight years leading district
The superintendent of the Hallsville School District will retire at the end of the current school year, the district said Friday.
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Mizzou Football heading to the university’s biggest alumni market for Mizzou to the Lou game
The series is organized by the St. Louis Sports Commission, according to the contract signed in October with the university which includes a $150,000 price tag for an event management fee.
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MU Health Care installs weapons-detection system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care installed a weapons-detection system on Thursday. MU Health spokesman Eric Slusher told ABC 17 News in an email that the systems were added to three emergency room entrances at University Hospital and MU Women’s Hospital. “The safety of our employees, patients and visitors is our highest priority,” Slusher wrote
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MUPD reports two cases of sextortion this semester, department warns of dangers online
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A records request obtained by ABC 17 News found that the University of Missouri has investigated two sextortion cases so far this semester. The University of Missouri Police Department previously announced in April that there were 10 cases during the 2022-23 school year. MUPD spokeswoman Sarah Deidrich said sextortion can begin, “when
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Former teacher sues Jefferson City School District; JCSD says there are ‘misrepresentations’ in lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former technical English teacher at the Nichols Career Center is suing the Jefferson City School District, claiming age discrimination and retaliatory actions by supervisors. Kristin Imhoff filed the suit on Aug. 4, claiming two counts of retaliation against an employee resulted in damages. A court date has not yet been set. Court records
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39 fans ejected from MU football games so far this season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tiger fans and Mizzou students are back in full force as Mizzou enters week four undefeated, and 39 people have been ejected from games. The Missouri State Highway Patrol helps the University of Missouri Police Department keep students and fans safe at games every weekend. This includes monitoring traffic and pedestrians before
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WATCH: Eli Drinkwitz to take questions ahead of Memphis game in St. Louis
Watch Tuesday’s press conference at noon. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to take questions from reporters at noon Tuesday ahead of this week’s game against Memphis in St. Louis. The Tigers (3-0) will take on Memphis (3-0) at The Dome at America’s Center. It’ll be Mizzou’s first game in
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Man charged after allegedly stealing car from State Technical College
LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged and arrested after allegedly stealing a 2021 Toyota Corrolla on Thursday from State Technical College of Missouri. Alex M Stieffermann, 33, was charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday and is being held without bond at the
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MSHSAA policy on transgender student-athletes null after new law went into effect
After a law called the “Save Women’s Sports Act” by supporters went into effect Aug. 28, a Missouri State High School Athletic Association policy regarding transgender student-athletes is no longer relevant.
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DESE to approve fiscal year 2025 budget Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will meet to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget. The budget could include spending over $29 million to help with teacher retention across the state. This comes after DESE reported that more than half of teachers in Missouri leave teachers by their
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Columbia Board of Education ratifies School Safety Grant application at Monday night meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education reviewed and ratifies its application for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Safety Grant during its Monday night meeting. CPS is requesting $300,000 from DESE to improve a number of security functions, according to the agenda. This is DESE’s Second round of grant funding, the
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University of Missouri honors first responders who deployed to New York on Sept. 11, 2001
The City of Columbia and the University of Missouri are holding a ceremony Monday to remember the lives lost 22 years ago in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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New southwest Columbia elementary school looks at 2026 opening, will hold 650 students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At a Wednesday afternoon meeting, Columbia Public Schools officials said its new elementary school in southwest Columbia is expected to hold 650 students. Officials are expecting construction to be completed by early 2026 and for it to open the following fall. The construction is expected to cost about $44 million. A Columbia
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MU researchers to study autonomous tractor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri will study one of the country’s first autonomous tractors, according to a Tuesday press release from the University. MU received the tractor Monarch MK-V within the past month, the release states. The tractor is part of a grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture. According to the
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Trinity Lutheran spends millions to renovate school after April fire; welcomes students back Tuesday
After suffering about $100,000 in damage from a fire in April, Trinity Lutheran Church and School welcomed students back to class Tuesday.
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MU has no plans to use metal detectors for football games
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gates will open Thursday at Faurot Field for the Missouri Tigers’ 2023 football season. Preparations for the home opener began as soon as last season ended. The University of Missouri Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Sheriff’s Office all work together to ensure everyone will be safe inside
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Federal student loans begin collecting interest again Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic-era break from repaying federal student loans is coming to an end, but the SAVE Repayment Plan could help borrowers save money. The COVID-19 Federal Student Loan Relief ended, meaning that interest rates on loans will start Friday, with repayments beginning in October. “So people who were in repayment before, now
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Plea hearing to take place Friday for Fiji member accused of hazing Danny Santulli
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case has a plea hearing set for the end of the week. Samuel Morrison, of Cameron, has a plea hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Boone County Courthouse. He was charged with felony hazing. Santulli was left disabled
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MU Health Care to stop prescribing puberty blockers to current minor patients
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A spokesman for MU Health Care told ABC 17 News on Tuesday that it will stop prescribing puberty blockers to current minor patients. The action comes after a new law banning gender-affirming care for Missouri youth went into effect on Monday. The spokesman for MU said other forms of gender-affirming care could
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