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Jefferson City School District extends Thanksgiving break

October 18, 2021 10:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Jefferson City School District announced plans to extend its Thanksgiving break by two extra days.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 41 new coronavirus cases; active cases jump to 373

October 15, 2021 6:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Mask mandate at the University of Missouri set to expire Saturday

October 16, 2021 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

The University of Missouri announced Thursday that masks will no longer be required on campus, however they will still be recommended.

MU removes mask mandate for an indoor setting

October 15, 2021 7:17 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wearing a mask indoors on the Mizzou campus will no longer be required but will now be optional. The announcement came after they said they see an increasing trend in vaccinations. “We now see our local hospitals are keeping up with the needs of COVID-19 and other patients. More people in our

University of Missouri System ends mask mandates

October 14, 2021 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

The mandate, in effect since July, applied to classrooms and indoor spaces where social distancing was not possible. Leaders of the University of Missouri System will ask that everyone wear masks indoors, especially where they can’t keep distance, but it will not be required.

Gov. Parson threatens legal action against reporter who exposed flaw on state education department’s website

October 14, 2021 9:20 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Education says it has fixed an issue that allowed access to some educators social security information, after the department says it was notified personal information of three educators was possibly compromised through the state’s certification database.

School bus involved in crash on Highway 50 in Cole County

October 14, 2021 11:04 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash Thursday morning on Highway 50 in Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the westbound lanes near Henwick lane. Troopers said the bus was hit by another vehicle after the school bus

Lincoln University search committee set to meet as search for new president continues

October 14, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

to meet via Zoom on Thursday, as the search for a new president continues after Jerald Woolfolk announced she would be leaving the position in May.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should children be able to avoid quarantine after in-school coronavirus exposure?

October 14, 2021 2:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

The option, called “test to stay,” allows students and workers to take frequent COVID-19 tests to avoid quarantine after exposure to the virus in school. The guidance is optional, so some districts might decide not to change their policies.

Homecoming returns for Columbia College

October 13, 2021 9:43 PM Leila Mitchell

Homecoming festivities have made a comeback this year for Columbia College after the pandemic canceled last year’s events.

Two people shot early Sunday morning near Ninth St. and Locust St.

University of Missouri students bothered school did not send MU Alert homecoming night

October 13, 2021 8:17 PM Zach Boetto

Students at the University of Missouri are questioning the school’s decision not to put out an MU Alert for a Sunday morning shooting one block away from campus.

State education department adds ‘test to stay’ option for school quarantines

October 13, 2021 5:41 AM Ben Fein

Statewide and National entities are discussing “test to stay,” as a method to allow students in K-12 education to avoid student quarantines.

COVID-19 cases across Missouri and nationwide continue to drop but health experts say we aren’t in the clear just yet

October 12, 2021 5:12 PM Chanel Porter

With case numbers falling, first and second-dose vaccinations are not continuing a steady upward trend.

Ashland police investigating Southern Boone Middle School weapon threat

October 12, 2021 11:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Sgt. Andrew Worrall with the Ashland Police Department said that a student who said they would bring a gun to school was not at school Tuesday, resolving any potential threat.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Columbia Public Schools mask mandate remain in effect?

October 12, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some Mid-Missouri schools have rolled back their mandates as the delta-driven wave of new coronavirus cases has slowed.

Columbia Board of Education voted to raise wages for school bus drivers and keep COVID-19 plan in place

October 11, 2021 8:07 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday to raise wages for school bus drivers after the administration asked them to a current contract agreement with the company that CPS contracts with to bus students to and from buildings. According to the school district’s website, drivers are currently starting at $16.25/per hour, but this

Columbia Board of Education to reevaluate COVID-19 safety plan and raises for school bus drivers

October 11, 2021 7:03 AM Meghan Drakas

At the Monday night board meeting, the Columbia Board of Education is set to review agenda items that include its COVID-19 safety plan and potential raises for school bus drivers.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Homecoming fun or a hassle?

October 8, 2021 5:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

The weekend brings a big boost for local businesses, with hotels, restaurants and bars filling up. For locals, that means more traffic on the roads and bigger crowds at their favorite restaurants, nightlife spots and shops.