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Columbia Utilities says water main near University of Missouri is repaired

October 25, 2023 10:47 AM Erika McGuire, Madison Stuerman, Morgan Buresh

A contractor will work to repair the parking lot, Christian Basi said it could take up to two weeks before the lot is fully repaired.

Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new policy on race-based scholarships

October 25, 2023 12:06 PM Hannah Falcon

Following the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.

Columbia Utilities says water is safe after water main break causes discoloration

October 24, 2023 2:00 PM Hannah Falcon, Madison Stuerman

The City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.

One student taken to hospital after CPS bus crash on Interstate 70

October 24, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

View a livestream of the scene in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools bus was involved in an accident Tuesday near Providence Road, north of Business Loop 70. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. Baumstark later said in a second email

Battle, Rock Bridge receive grants for esports gaming rooms, equipment

October 23, 2023 9:35 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced a $37,956 grant for esports gaming rooms at Battle and Rock Bridge high schools. The Foundation board of directors announced the grant where the Rock Bridge and Battle E-Sports teams came together for a 3 vs. 3 scrimmage competition playing Rocket League.

Assault charge added against ‘pledge dad’ in fraternity hazing case

October 24, 2023 9:13 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

Court documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.

Fulton, Southern Boone among area schools to receive $10,000 grants for teacher recruitment

October 23, 2023 10:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Monday announced its first “Grown Your Own” grants aimed at recruiting teachers to area schools, according to a DESE press release. There were 125 local education agencies awards were awarded one-time $10,000 grants, according to the release. DESE set around $2.5 million in its

Law enforcement officers respond to crash and crime calls after Mizzou Homecoming game

October 22, 2023 6:14 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Saturday’s big win for the University of Missouri Tigers against the South Carolina Gamecocks, local law enforcement responded to a few crime and crash-related incidents near downtown Columbia. As of 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Rogers St. and N. College Blvd,

Columbia Police Department works to decrease crime this homecoming weekend

October 21, 2023 3:56 PM Nia Hinson

Saturday marks the University of Missouri’s homecoming game between the Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, which means the city will see an influx of people.

University of Missouri Homecoming parade and football game to cause traffic impacts downtown

October 21, 2023 4:37 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the University of Missouri’s homecoming week events come to an end, and the Mizzou Tigers get ready to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, traffic impacts due to the parade and game are to be expected throughout downtown. The Homecoming parade began Saturday’s events at 9 a.m. and

University of Missouri prepares to keep thousands safe during homecoming weekend

October 20, 2023 1:44 PM Morgan Buresh

Christian Basi said the university has also partnered with many outside law enforcement agencies this weekend, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police Department.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?

October 20, 2023 3:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the

University of Missouri’s homecoming week continues with Greektown, Step Show

October 20, 2023 3:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022

MU Homecoming parade begins 9 a.m. Saturday

October 19, 2023 8:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is holding its homecoming parade Saturday morning. The parade will begin near Tiger Fountain at the Carnahan Quad on Rollins Street, head north on Hitt Street, head west on University Avenue, go north on Ninth Street until going west on Broadway before turning south on Fifth Street. The

Columbia Board of Education reviews attendance reports, survey results

October 19, 2023 3:51 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Board of Education held a work session Thursday going over data reports, survey results collected throughout the district and more. The meeting was at 7:30 a.m. at the Aslin Administration building. Dr. Helen Porter led the presentation of principal data reports from Battle Elementary School, West Boulevard Elementary School and Hickman

More additions to come after MizzouRec unveils new outdoor fitness space

October 18, 2023 6:33 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MizzouRec held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the opening of its new outdoor fitness space. The area was once the home of Truman’s Pond, and outdoor pool located near the southeast entrance of the building before it closed in 2022. The outdoor space will hold fitness programs including personal training

Bipartisan group of lawmakers believe Lincoln University may be historically underfunded

October 18, 2023 3:02 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University is an 1890 land grant university, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the state 100% matched that land grant, which has been required since 2007. Lincoln University deferred maintenance and certain projects because the state wasn’t matching its land grant for many years. Now, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel

Recruitment underway for new William Woods marching band

October 17, 2023 7:13 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

FULTON, MO. (KMIZ) The recruitment process has already begun for William Woods newly appointed band director, as the university is set to start its first band program in the school’s 150 year history. According to the university’s press release last week, the school is looking for at least 18 members for the band’s first year.

‘Rock M’ at Faurot Field won’t be touched during MU Athletics’ facility upgrades

October 17, 2023 7:00 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics said it plans to present a facilities master plan to the University of Missouri Board of Curators next month, according to a news release sent earlier this week. Many details of the plan won’t be announced until later. Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Dave Matter told ABC 17 News in

Fulton first responders rescue woman from storm drain at Westminster College

October 17, 2023 3:20 PM Matthew Sanders

First responders successfully pulled a person out of a storm drain on the Westminster College campus in Fulton on Tuesday.