Southern Boone School District places superintendent on leave
In a letter sent out to families and students, the school district announced that Superintendent Chris Felmlee was placed on leave Thursday.
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Former MU engineering official charged with felony stealing, credit card fraud
A former official in the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering has been charged with stealing from the school after investigations by MU and the highway patrol.
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Columbia school board accepts grant for gender-affirming closet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $10,000 grant on Monday to create a gender-affirming closet for some high school students. The board approved the grant award at its Monday meeting to establish a closet for students at Rock Bridge High School that allows them to find clothing fitting
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Man charged in MU hazing case pleads not guilty
One of two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity pledge was left disabled by alcohol poisoning pleaded not guilty Monday.
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Police send Marshall rape investigation findings to courts
The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to court officials in connection with an alleged rape that took place at a party after prom in May.
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Blair Oaks enters separation agreement with former superintendent Jim Jones
The former longtime superintendent of the Blair Oaks School District will have his access to the campus limited for five years under a separation agreement outlining the terms of his retirement.
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University of Missouri reaches settlement with former football assistant coach Dooley
A trial in a former Mizzou football assistant coach’s lawsuit against the university has been canceled after the two sides reached a settlement, according to court records.
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Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal
The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.
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MU Health Care CEO stepping down this month
Curtright is leaving to take a job in Oklahoma as COO at OU Health, MU Health said in a news release Tuesday. He has led MU Health Care since 2016.
Continue Reading Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence
Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.
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MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling
As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.
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Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.
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MU fires three after College of Engineering audit
The University of Missouri fired three employees after an audit of the College of Engineering that was launched after allegations of financial mismanagement, MU said in a news release Thursday.
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Another MU hazing suspect arrested, released on bond
A second man accused of hazing a former University of Missouri student left disabled by alcohol poisoning has been arrested and released on bond.
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Court dates set for two men charged with hazing at University of Missouri
The two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity event last October both now have arraignments scheduled.
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Former Columbia College president passed away Wednesday
Gerald Brouder, PhD, died in Columbia on Wednesday at 79 years old, according to Columbia College.
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Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County
A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.
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Man accused in MU hazing arrested after hearing
One of the men charged in the University of Missouri hazing incident was arrested and left the courtroom in handcuffs after his Friday afternoon hearing.
Continue Reading University of Missouri System leadership speak out after two are charged in hazing incident
The University of Missouri System leadership spoke about Danny Santulli during the Board of Curators meeting.
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UM Board of Curators approves $3.9 billion budget
The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously passed a $3.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year Thursday.
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