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Suspect in University of Missouri hazing case pleads not guilty

October 14, 2022 3:53 PM Chris Bryant

One of the suspects in what authorities say was a hazing incident that left a University of Missouri student disabled pleaded not guilty Friday.

MU and American Red Cross host last day of homecoming blood drive

October 13, 2022 5:35 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the last day for the University of Missouri’s homecoming blood drive. People can give make a blood donation at the Hearnes Center from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. MU’s homecoming blood drive is one of the largest student-run events in the US, according to the American Red Cross. Organizers say

MU hosts annual homecoming blood drive

October 11, 2022 9:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also

MU announces homecoming kickoff and parade start times

October 10, 2022 1:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri revealed the times for its homecoming festivities. The annual homecoming parade will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The game will be at 3 p.m. The Missouri Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) will host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2) in a Southeastern Conference bout at Faurot Field. The Tigers

Biden Administration updates student loan forgiveness requirements

October 2, 2022 7:12 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As student aid for the new academic school year has just become available for students, the Biden Administration has now changed the qualifications needed to utilize the student loan forgiveness program. According to the student aid website, as of September 29th, people who have Federal Family Education Loans or Perkins Loans not held by the department of education,

Tigers fall just short of downing No. 1 Georgia

October 1, 2022 9:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers nearly rode the leg of their kicker to a victory over the country’s No. 1 team Saturday night in Columbia. You can watch extended highlights of Mizzou football’s near upset in the video player below. https://youtu.be/bYapddZY8Zs Watch a post-game news conference by coach Eli Drinkwitz in the player. Harrison

MU safety and security report shows increase in rape, assault

September 29, 2022 8:10 PM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri on Thursday released its annual fire safety and security report, which contains the school’s campus security and crime statistics.

Grand jury indicts eight in MU fraternity hazing case

September 26, 2022 3:44 PM Leila Mitchell

A Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity brothers in an alleged hazing that left a University of Missouri freshman pledge unable to speak or walk.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

MU’s Veterinary Medicine expansion project expected to be complete by summer 2024

September 16, 2022 5:55 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri hopes to open the doors to a $30 million expansion and renovation of its College of Veterinary Medicine in two years.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

Business Loop 70 CID looks ahead to Mizzou North demolition

September 11, 2022 5:10 AM Katie Greathouse

The executive director of the Loop CID says she thinks there is potential for the land that houses Mizzou North.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?

September 8, 2022 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.

Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval

September 7, 2022 3:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.

University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system

September 7, 2022 8:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.