CDC recommends masks in schools and indoors in virus hot spots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make an announcement regarding masking recommendations at 2 p.m.
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Mizzou athletic director Sterk out
The news release did not say why the two were parting ways, but praised Sterk for his accomplishments since becoming the athletic director in 2016, coming to MU from San Diego State University.
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DESE: In-person learning is still a priority in light of new COVID-19 guidance for the upcoming school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released reopening and operating guidance for schools as the start of the Fall 2021 semester is just four weeks away. The Covid-19 safety measures that are being recommended, are all in light of safely returning to full in-person instruction as the top priority.
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CMNEA recommends CPS mask up to start the school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The CMNEA COVID Advisory Committee sent a letter recommending all CPS students, faculty and staff wear masks to start off the school year, regardless of vaccination status. The teachers union recommends until all elementary-aged students are eligible for the vaccines, have received their doses and surpassed the two-week waiting period to become
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you getting your child vaccinated before school starts?
With the start of school in many districts just a month away, students eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine are running out of time to be fully vaccinated before classes begin.
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‘Stephens family’ celebrates alumna Wally Funk’s launch to space
When Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket lifted off Tuesday morning, a Stephens College alumna became the oldest person to ever travel to outer space.
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Time runs short for eligible students to get coronavirus vaccine before school year starts
Tuesday is the last day for Columbia Public Schools and Moberly Public Schools students to receive the first dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine if they want to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school on Aug. 24.
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Local universities, colleges not requiring coronavirus vaccination for the fall semester
The University of Missouri is asking students to begin their vaccination plan if they have not done so already. Students that have received their vaccine elsewhere will be able to receive their second shot in Columbia if necessary no matter what type of vaccination.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended Monday that everyone in a school setting older than 2 should wear masks indoors.
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Health experts recommend COVID-19 mitigation strategies should return ahead of school year at the Jefferson City Council
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council met Monday to give a pandemic update on where to get vaccinated and where to get tested as COVID-19 numbers across the county and state continue to trend upward. Dr. Thomas Robbins with the Jefferson City Medical Group said during the meeting, “We urge everybody to consider
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WATCH: State legislative committee holds hearing on critical race theory; Democrats respond
The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing Monday on critical race theory at The 1619 Project.
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MU researchers make recommendations to combat traffic stop disparities in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri released a final report on traffic stop disparities in the Columbia Police Department, confirming initial data that showed black drivers are more likely to get pulled over. The study was conducted by researchers from MU’s Department of Sociology, Truman School of Public Affairs, School of Social
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Last day for Jefferson City students to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday is the last day for students who attend the Jefferson City School District to start the vaccination process and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of the 2021-2022 school year. The Jefferson City School District along with Booneville R-I, Blair Oaks R-II and Father Tolton Catholic are
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MU Researchers study how long COVID-19 vaccine provides protection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine are gearing up to study how long COVID-19 vaccines can provide protection and how vaccination immunity is different from natural infection immunity. The University hopes to enroll 500 people who have either received a COVID-19 vaccine or who plan to become vaccinated soon.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about school starting as coronavirus cases surge?
Many school districts are just a month away from returning to classes for the fall.
Continue Reading Job cuts part of plan to restructure MU agriculture station
A report by a special task force on the restructuring of the station that runs several farms and agricultural centers around the state said staff reductions in administration will create a net savings of $120,000 per year. Another $500,000 will come from eliminating construction and fiscal positions, according to the report.
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Columbia College celebrates launch of Nadria Wright memorial scholarship
Nearly two years after Nadria Wright tragically lost her life, Columbia College is celebrating the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools dealing with staffing shortages
Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools says it continues to deal with staffing shortages in both substitute teachers and bus drivers.
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Mid-Missouri school boards take up critical race theory, The 1619 Project
Teachers in Mid-Missouri’s largest school district will evaluate the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which is embroiled in controversy over critical race theory in schools.
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WATCH: Columbia’s new superintendent talks about the return to learn
Dr. Brian Yearwood, the new superintendent at Columbia Public Schools, is joining ABC 17 News This Morning on KMIZ Wednesday.
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