Four Mizzou Club Swimmers severely injured in Illinois hazmat spill crash
Four Mizzou Club Swim teammates are recovering in the ICU after the deadly pile-up crash in Illinois over the weekend.
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Groundbreaking for MURR expansion held Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new addition to the MU Research Reactor. The $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building is being referred to as MURR West, according to a press release from the university. The building will expand the facility’s research and medical isotope production
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CPS, Jefferson City School District awarded $300,000 from DESE school safety grant; Fulton Public Schools, Southern Boone get $200,000
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District were among the few schools to get the maximum amount of funding from the latest round of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Safety Grants. CPS and JCSD each received $300,000 for school safety improvements. Fulton Public schools was another area
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COVID-19/Flu vaccine drive-thru clinic to be held Saturday at South Providence Medical Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will hold its first-of-three drive-thru vaccine clinics on Saturday. The clinic will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at South Providence Medical Park. Those 12 years old and older will be able to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine. An MU Health Care spokesman said those 6 years older and
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MU Faculty Council to discuss statement regarding MU Health Care decision to revoke gender-affirming care for minors
The University of Missouri’s Faculty Council will vote on a draft statement during a meeting set for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Cornell Hall, in regards to MU Health Care’s discontinuation of gender-affirming healthcare. In a draft statement written by the council it says, “Specifically, we ask MU Health Care to reinstate care for minor
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MU announces Homecoming events lineup
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced the lineup of events for this year’s homecoming in an email on Wednesday. The Tigers will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Saturday, Oct. 21. Listed events include: Tiger Food Fight Friday, Sept. 29, Reynolds Alumni Center (circle drive) – A food drive
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Mizzou Greek Alliance releases video aiming to prevent hazing
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A new video designed to prevent hazing at the University of Missouri has been released by the Missouri Greek Alliance. The organization is made up of alumni from various different fraternity houses across campus. According to their press release they work with the University administration to develop policies that benefit Fraternities and
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Several crime categories down at University of Missouri
Multiple types of violent crime and drug and alcohol violations were down at the University of Missouri in 2022 from previous years, according to the school’s annual safety report.
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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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