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Columbia Utilities says water main near University of Missouri is repaired

October 25, 2023 10:47 AM Erika McGuire, Madison Stuerman, Morgan Buresh

A contractor will work to repair the parking lot, Christian Basi said it could take up to two weeks before the lot is fully repaired.

Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new policy on race-based scholarships

October 25, 2023 12:06 PM Hannah Falcon

Following the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.

Columbia Utilities says water is safe after water main break causes discoloration

October 24, 2023 2:00 PM Hannah Falcon, Madison Stuerman

The City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.

Assault charge added against ‘pledge dad’ in fraternity hazing case

October 24, 2023 9:13 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

Court documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.

Law enforcement officers respond to crash and crime calls after Mizzou Homecoming game

October 22, 2023 6:14 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Saturday’s big win for the University of Missouri Tigers against the South Carolina Gamecocks, local law enforcement responded to a few crime and crash-related incidents near downtown Columbia. As of 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Rogers St. and N. College Blvd,

Columbia Police Department works to decrease crime this homecoming weekend

October 21, 2023 3:56 PM Nia Hinson

Saturday marks the University of Missouri’s homecoming game between the Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, which means the city will see an influx of people.

University of Missouri Homecoming parade and football game to cause traffic impacts downtown

October 21, 2023 4:37 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the University of Missouri’s homecoming week events come to an end, and the Mizzou Tigers get ready to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, traffic impacts due to the parade and game are to be expected throughout downtown. The Homecoming parade began Saturday’s events at 9 a.m. and

University of Missouri prepares to keep thousands safe during homecoming weekend

October 20, 2023 1:44 PM Morgan Buresh

Christian Basi said the university has also partnered with many outside law enforcement agencies this weekend, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police Department.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?

October 20, 2023 3:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the

University of Missouri’s homecoming week continues with Greektown, Step Show

October 20, 2023 3:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022

MU Homecoming parade begins 9 a.m. Saturday

October 19, 2023 8:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is holding its homecoming parade Saturday morning. The parade will begin near Tiger Fountain at the Carnahan Quad on Rollins Street, head north on Hitt Street, head west on University Avenue, go north on Ninth Street until going west on Broadway before turning south on Fifth Street. The

More additions to come after MizzouRec unveils new outdoor fitness space

October 18, 2023 6:33 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MizzouRec held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the opening of its new outdoor fitness space. The area was once the home of Truman’s Pond, and outdoor pool located near the southeast entrance of the building before it closed in 2022. The outdoor space will hold fitness programs including personal training

‘Rock M’ at Faurot Field won’t be touched during MU Athletics’ facility upgrades

October 17, 2023 7:00 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics said it plans to present a facilities master plan to the University of Missouri Board of Curators next month, according to a news release sent earlier this week. Many details of the plan won’t be announced until later. Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Dave Matter told ABC 17 News in

Candlelight vigils held in Columbia to support peace in Israel and Palestine

October 12, 2023 7:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vigils for the citizens of Israel and Palestine were held in Columbia on Thursday night as casualties continue to rise as violence continues in the region. One vigil took place on the University of Missouri campus at Speakers Circle and was organized by Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine. According to a

MU Faculty Council approves statement asking MU Health Care to ensure forms of transgender health care for minors

October 12, 2023 7:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MU Faculty Council on Thursday voted 22-1 in favor of a statement that opposes MU Health Care’s recent announcement that it would stop prescribing puberty blockers to current minor patients. MU Health Care made the announcement in August after a law banning gender-affirming care for Missouri youth went into effect. The MU

MU fraternity member in Santulli case pleads guilty to giving alcohol to minor

October 10, 2023 5:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case has pleaded guilty. Blake Morsovillo, of Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday to supplying alcohol to a minor, a misdemeanor. He was previously charged with felony hazing. He was sentenced to serve two years of unsupervised probation and

MU official freshman enrollment up, overall figure down

October 10, 2023 4:32 PM Matthew Sanders

More freshmen chose the University of Missouri this year than last year, but overall enrollment dropped slightly in the official fall semester enrollment count.

Mizzou football flops in fourth quarter against LSU Saturday

October 7, 2023 3:34 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 21 University of Missouri Tigers did not keep their win streak alive, falling to No. 23 Louisiana State University Saturday morning. LSU won with a final score of 49-39. The Mizzou Tigers are heading into the game with a 5-0 record and look to improve that with a sixth win.

Review of Pickard Hall demolition plan could take 15 months

October 5, 2023 7:02 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal review of the University of Missouri’s plan to demolish a building with radioactive contamination could take until 2025 to complete. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission began its technical review this summer for the plan to demolish Pickard Hall. The NRC said its review of the different aspects of MU’s plan could

Tiger Towing prepares for calls during MU football game on Saturday

October 5, 2023 6:51 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the University of Missouri football team will face off against LSU; and while the Tigers are gearing up for the game, so is Tiger Towing. Tiger Towing has been contracted by the University of Missouri to tow cars that are parked illegally. “We’ll be busy throughout the entire day between