QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?
The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.
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Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.
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University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system
The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.
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Former MU golfer gets probation after invasion of privacy accusation
A former University of Missouri golf team member was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty in his invasion of privacy case.
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Oakland Middle School hosts back-to-school event
Oakland Middle School in Columbia held its back-to-school event Tuesday night.
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Union favorability rises as local, national organizations unionize
National chains such as Chipotle, Starbucks and Amazon are seeing workers organizing across the country. But so are local organizations.
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Thursday night football draws crowds to Downtown Columbia
After Thursday night’s football game, many Mizzou fans headed downtown to celebrate the win and see the dome light up gold.
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Capital City High School student disciplined after threats
A Capital City High School student was disciplined Thursday after reportedly making threats on social media.
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MU Faculty Council survey shows dissatisfaction with chancellor
The MU Faculty Council met Thursday to discuss a report on Chancellor Mun Choi that showed some faculty are dissatisfied with his performance.
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Ticketing, concession changes at Faurot Field ahead of MU’s first home game
The University of Missouri is reminding fans of changes to Faurot Field, ahead of the university’s first home football game against Louisiana Tech.
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Mizzou tailgaters excited for football season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tailgates were in full swing surrounding Faurot Field as fans prepared to cheer on the tigers ahead of the season opener Thursday. University of Missouri alumni and current students gathered at the “Zou” to root on the Tigers as they faced the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. School spirit was on full display, from
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Curators committee hears update on MU Health executive hiring
MU Health Care is moving closer to filling out positions on its executive team, according to a presentation given to a University of Missouri Board of Curators committee.
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Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou Football’s home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. Thursday is the University of Missouri’s home opener for football and the university wants everyone to keep in mind the expected increased traffic in the campus area. The increased crowds will cause some changes to the parking and paths people will need to use for travel. 2022 MIZZOU FOOTBALL GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING Mizzou
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Mizzou’s Thursday night football game to impact Columbia’s economy, traffic
The return of Mizzou football is just one day away and the game is expected to bring several thousand fans to Columbia.
Continue ReadingInternational Overdose Awareness Day and the growing opioid epidemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual international campaign is designed to end overdoses, remember those who have died without stigma, and to increase awareness of addiction. Fake prescription pills have risen to popularity with people thinking they are taking a certain drug, only to be taking a combination of others
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No weapon found after JC Schools investigates report
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has taken disciplinary action against a student after looking into a report about a weapon. In a letter sent home to families, the school district reported staff received a tip about a high school student with a weapon on a school bus. Lewis & Clark Middle
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Columbia middle school to hold back-to-school event Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Staff at a Columbia middle school plan to hold a back-to-school event Wednesday. The “Back to School Bash” is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. at John Warner Middle School. Organizers want the event to welcome the community back to school. The Back to School Bash will allow parents to meet their
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Two Columbia middle school students assaulted on bus; suspect detained
Two Columbia Public Schools middle school students were assaulted Tuesday morning on their bus, a district spokeswoman said.
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Hundreds of students get free books from Read Across Columbia
More than 600 kids at Columbia Public Schools got new books Tuesday at Blue Ridge Elementary School as part of the Read Across Columbia program.
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UM System discuss possible changes to employees’ paid time off system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System spoke Monday afternoon about proposed changes to employees’ paid time off (PTO) system. The UM System wants to consolidate employees’ paid time off. The proposed changes are expected to modernize the program and make it more competitive, according to the UM System. MU spokesman Christian Basi said
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