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Hoskins acknowledges 2022 Congressional maps will be used in November, addresses court battles during TPUSA event at MU

September 16, 2026 9:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins visited the University of Missouri campus Wednesday afternoon for an event hosted by the university’s Turning Point USA chapter. Hoskins is currently facing several legal battles, including the ongoing fight over Missouri’s congressional maps, in which the Missouri Supreme Court found him in contempt after he

University of Missouri investigating professor after video alleges DEI sympathies

September 15, 2026 1:39 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is investigating allegations of staff violating federal and state laws against diversity, equity and inclusion practices after a video reportedly showing a professor expressing support for DEI surfaced Monday. The video, filmed by Accuracy in Media with what appears to be a hidden camera, shows University of Missouri

MU responds after alleged threat involving YikYak account shared online

September 15, 2026 5:11 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has responded to more than one Republican group online over concerns of an alleged threat made on the social media website YikYak. The threat involved a screenshot of an account called “Mizzou” involving Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ campus visit planned for Wednesday with the school’s Turning Point

Former MU golfers sue NCAA for fifth year of eligibility

September 15, 2026 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of last year’s University of Missouri women’s golf team have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Boone County for another year of eligibility. Addie Dobson and Melanie Walker are asking a Boone County judge to grant them another year of eligibility after the NCAA passed its “five seasons in

Mizzou-KU rivalry brings Tiger fans out across Columbia despite road game

September 11, 2026 7:21 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Although the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry game is being played in Lawrence on Friday night, Tiger fans are making game day a big event in Columbia. Some fans are feeling especially confident about the Tigers’ chances, telling ABC 17 News they expect Mizzou to win 50-0. At My House Sports Bar in downtown Columbia,

The Mizzou team that waited 66 years to claim a national title

September 11, 2026 3:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Sixty-six years after reaching No. 1 for the first time in Missouri football history, Mizzou Athletics will formally recognize the 1960 Tigers as national champions during a halftime ceremony Sept. 19 against Troy in the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary Game. ABC 17 News caught up with two surviving members of the team to relive a

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have Columbia city leaders been guilty of inaction on downtown crime?

September 10, 2026 3:31 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri President Mun Choi continued his campaign for the City of Columbia to do more to address issues of crime and homelessness downtown on Wednesday at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Choi urged the business leaders there to contact city officials and to demand results. And in emails obtained by ABC 17 News,

Mun Choi calls on Columbia city leaders to take action on downtown safety at business breakfast

September 9, 2026 1:46 PM Ellyse Edwards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri President Mun Choi called on Columbia city leaders to take action Wednesday on safety concerns in downtown Columbia. Choi made the comments during a presentation at a Columbia Chamber of Commerce quarterly breakfast event Wednesday morning. His presentation focused in part on violence downtown, particularly around East Walnut Street,

LiUNA Local 955 calls for restoration of MU Health Care benefits, higher wages during campus rally

September 3, 2026 9:51 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.

MU signs $900k contract with real estate developer

September 3, 2026 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is entering a $900,000 contract with a real estate developer. Documents obtained by ABC 17 News on Thursday show that the university has entered an agreement with Reith Jones Advisors. “Following a competitive process in January 2026, RJA was engaged by MU to support MU’s evaluation of developer

Columbia firefighters put out fire at Brooks Hall on MU’s campus

August 31, 2026 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia fighters responded to a building fire call to a University of Missouri dorm on Monday. Columbia Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said a fire occurred on the fifth floor of Brooks Hall, a residence hall just north of Faurot Field and is located at 1007 Tiger Ave. Crews were called to the

Choi takes aim at downtown bars days after telling MU students to avoid part of Walnut Street

August 27, 2026 8:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi on Thursday doubled down on sentiments he shared with city leaders over the summer. While Choi was speaking with ABC 17 News, he claimed bar owners in downtown Columbia can do more to curb crime. This comes after he told students in a school-wide email

MU Board of Curators approves changes to MU Health Care employee PTO

August 26, 2026 7:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Changes are coming to MU Health Care employees’ paid-time off. An MU Health Care spokesman confirmed the changes were approved by the Board of Curators during an Aug. 4 meeting. MU Health Care had announced pending changes earlier this summer when it announced a slew of layoffs and the closure of Hy-Vee

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was Mun Choi right to warn students about a section of downtown Columbia?

August 26, 2026 3:47 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri President Mun Choi started off the school year with a message to students. Buried in it was a red flag to students: a warning about the dangers of a two-block stretch of downtown after dark. Choi has been at odds with City of Columbia and Boone County leaders about what he sees as

University of Missouri president, provost warn students to stay out of part of downtown at night

August 25, 2026 11:45 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Provost Matthew Martens warned students to stay away from an area of downtown at night in an email sent to students on the first day of classes. “Incidents downtown typically occur between midnight and 3 a.m.; make sure you’re home safely before then,” the officials

University of Missouri reports modest increase in student enrollment for first day

August 24, 2026 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s student body was a few hundred people larger on the first day of classes this year compared to last year. Total enrollment for Monday’s first day was projected to top 31,650 students, the university stated in a news release. MU reported about 31,300 students on the first day

MU Health Care to phase out cash payments next week

August 21, 2026 2:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will stop accepting cash payments on Monday for “most outpatient clinic locations,” a spokesperson confirmed to ABC 17 News in an email. Spokesman Eric Maze wrote that the change is “part of an effort to streamline operations and create a more efficient check-in and payment experience for patients.” Patients

Mizzou football home opener to affect parking on MU’s campus

August 20, 2026 8:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri warned on its social media on Thursday that people who regularly park on campus may need to find a different spot the day of Mizzou football’s season opener. “Students, faculty and staff who remain on campus may need to park somewhere other than their usual designated lot or

Notice of appeal filed in Riley Strain wrongful death lawsuit

August 19, 2026 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Family members of former University of Missouri student Riley Strain on Tuesday filed a notice of appeal in the wrongful death lawsuit that was fully dismissed last month. Strain died during a fraternity trip to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2024. Strain’s family sued the Delta Chi fraternity and its members, claiming the chapter

Thousands arrive for University of Missouri move-in as traffic picks up around campus

August 19, 2026 12:15 PM Ellyse Edwards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of University of Missouri students and their families are arriving in Columbia this week ahead of the start of the fall semester. Wednesday and Thursday are two of Mizzou’s main move-in days. Most students moving into university residence halls are scheduled to arrive on those days, according to Mizzou Housing. The