Columbia Public Schools welcomes students back Tuesday for 150th year
Columbia Public Schools will welcome students back to the classroom Tuesday to kick off its 150th year.
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Judge takes up order to protect student records in MU hazing case
Lawyers agreed Monday to an order protecting student records covered by federal law in a University of Missouri hazing case.
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University of Missouri freshman class grows on first day
The first-day freshman class at the University of Missouri grew by nearly 3% this year, the university said Monday, the first day of classes.
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Jefferson City School District students head back to class
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Many students across Mid-Missouri, including in Jefferson City, headed back to school Monday. To mark the first day, Jefferson City High School seniors gathered on the football field for “Senior Sunrise” where students watch the sun come up together. Senior Francis Smith said one of his goals for the school year
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School safety investigation: Jefferson City, Tuscumbia and Clarksburg districts
ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
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New JC Schools leader answers questions about school security, other current issues
Bryan McGraw took over as superintendent of the Jefferson City School District this year from longtime leader Larry Linthacum.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have concerns about student safety in schools?
School safety has again taken center stage as another academic year begins after yet another massacre.
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WATCH: Extended interview with new Jefferson City School District superintendent
The Jefferson City School District will begin its year Monday.
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The University of Missouri offers a welcome week tradition for incoming freshman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)The University of Missouri’s semester begins on Monday, along with several other universities. Most students have already moved in and unpacked at UM, but there is still one welcome week tradition the university is offering incoming freshmen students known as the “Tiger Walk”. Mizzou’s “Tiger Walk” is scheduled to take place from 6:00
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Columbia Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday
Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, at their office on 1005 W. Worley St.
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University of Missouri offers MU Alert to notify students about possible danger
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri uses the MU Alert system to notify students, faculty, and parents about possible threats on or around campus 24/7. MU Spokesperson Christian Basi says the system includes a variety of alerts. “We have a very robust emergency alert system. It involves a number of different tools,” Basi said.
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Schools pressed as teachers leave classrooms
State education leaders are calling it the Great Resignation, and the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t help keep teachers in the classroom.
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JC Schools holds back-to-school event for staff Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District welcomed back staff Friday before classes start next week. The back-to-school event, “Open Session,” took place at 9 a.m. at Capital City High School and went on for about an hour. Superintendent Bryan McGraw and others spoke to over 1,500 staff and others about the upcoming
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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.
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Jury in MU hazing case to be brought in from outside Boone County
The jury in the trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member accused of hazing will come from outside Boone County.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy that the school year has arrived?
Public schools across Mid-Missouri have resumed classes or plan to do so next week.
Continue Reading Hundreds of tips made to state’s anonymous school safety hotline so far this year
Hundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this year.
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State education leaders, local schools update COVID-19 policies
Gone are the days of school kids being required to wear masks.
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William Woods expecting major increase in new students
William Woods University expects about a 40% increase in new students when classes start next week.
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MU Health Care names new chief financial officer
COLUMBIA, 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
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