State health department adopts CDC’s recommendation for children vaccines
According to the CDC starting Nov. 8 children between the ages of 5 and 11 are eligible for a low dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination.
Continue ReadingEducation
UM System prepares employees for possible federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri leaders sent an email to employees Tuesday warning of the possibility that workers will be required to get vaccinated as soon as December. President Joe Biden’s executive order requires those with federal contracts to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine by Dec. 8. At the same time, an executive order from
Continue Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should universities be made to comply with the federal vaccine mandate?
University of Missouri System officials announced they’re working with federal and state officials to navigate conflicting policies on vaccine mandates.
Continue Reading
Still no charges in suspected DWI fatal crash
At this point, charges have not been filed against the driver.
Continue Reading
University of Missouri system anticipating vaccine mandate with email to students and staff
Today University of Missouri system officials announced they’re working both with federal and state officials to navigate conflicting policies on vaccine mandates.
Continue Reading
Local highlights and scores: Nov. 1, 2021
Here are the local scores from Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. HS BOYS SOCCER Hickman 0 | Rock Bridge 1 FINAL/2OT https://youtu.be/EzbOuHEB5GI Jefferson City 0 | Capital City 2 FINAL NAIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Westminster 54 | Columbia College 77 FINAL
Continue Reading
MizzouForward aims to invest $1.5 billion over next decade to enhance research, educational missions
The University of Missouri to launch MizzouForward, a planned $1.5 billion long-term investment over the next 10 years to enhance the university’s research and education missions.
Continue Reading
Mizzou student hit by suspected drunk driver
Ashley Footer, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Missouri, was hit by a suspected drunk driver Tuesday night at 9:20 p.m.
Continue Reading
University of Missouri School of Medicine studies effectiveness of Ivermectin and other drugs in mild COVID-19 cases
The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is participating in a national clinical study of three repurposed medications — ivermectin, fluticasone and fluvoxamine.
Continue Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Justice Department investigate threats against school boards?
The move has angered some politicians, who say the Justice Department is being used as a political weapon against concerned parents.
Continue Reading
University of Missouri Interfraternity Council releases plan to hold fraternities accountable after alcohol poisoning at Phi Gamma Delta
The University of Missouri will lift suspensions of fraternity activities beginning at noon Friday.
Continue Reading
Local highlights and scores: Oct. 26, 2021
Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. HS VOLLEYBALL Hallsville 3 | Centralia 0 FINAL Jefferson City 3 | Bolivar 1 FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER Rock Bridge 1 | Capital City 0 FINAL/OT Hickman 5 | Battle 0 FINAL Osage 3 | Fulton 0 FINAL NAIA WOMEN’S SOCCER Stephens 0 | Columbia
Continue Reading
CPS parents questioning when mask mandate will be lifted
CPS parents are asking when the mask mandate will be lifted.
Continue Reading
Missouri School Board Association withdraws participation in the National School Boards Association
The Missouri School Board Association board of directors has withdrawn the association’s participation in the National School Boards Association due to the NSBA’s recent actions including the letter to the White House.
Continue Reading
Students support Phi Gamma Delta’s withdrawal of recognition
fter the University of Missouri revoked Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition as an on-campus organization, students told ABC 17 it was deserved for how the fraternity has endangered students.
Continue Reading
University of Missouri conduct history shows pattern of bad behavior among fraternities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of fraternities at the University of Missouri over the last four years have violated the school’s standard conduct. From alcohol distribution violations to hazing violations and most recently, COVID-19 policy violations, the university has decided to sanction many of the fraternities as a consequence of violating the policies. According to the
Continue Reading
University of Missouri removes Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition pending appeal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will remove its recognition of Phi Gamma Delta, the organization at the center of MU’s suspension of fraternity activities, pending appeal, according to an email sent to the campus. The university on Friday found the fraternity responsible for multiple violations of MU conduct codes, Vice Chancellor for Student
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Greek organizations have a place on college campuses?
Colleges and universities across the country are grappling with what to do about fraternities and sororities amid continuing reports of hazing and alcohol poisoning, sometimes ending in death. MU has suspended all fraternity activities after a report of alcohol poisoning on Wednesday.
Continue Reading
Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri
Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.
Continue Reading Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August
Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.
Continue Reading