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Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return

January 18, 2021 2:03 PM Meghan Drakas

With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.

Columbia traffic will be impacted by MU and CPS students returning

January 18, 2021 6:20 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.

Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return

January 18, 2021 11:24 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.

White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations

January 14, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.

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Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues

January 13, 2021 3:14 PM Victoria Bragg

Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.

MU hopes to use CARES Act funding for students’ coronavirus arrival testing

January 13, 2021 3:00 PM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.

Early COVID-19 testing for MU student arrival underway

January 13, 2021 4:37 AM Ben Fein

MU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.

Former Mizzou assistant football coach sues over contract dispute

January 12, 2021 5:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former assistant coach for the University of Missouri football team claims the school still owes him money following his departure. Derek Dooley filed a lawsuit in Boone County claiming the university must still pay him a year’s worth of his salary under the terms of his contract. The university hired Dooley

No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools

December 23, 2020 11:41 AM Molly Stawinoga

Educators are included in Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, which is the next in line. As of right now, there are no plans to require teachers or staff to get vaccinated.

University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students

December 22, 2020 5:27 PM Connor Hirsch

University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus.

MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths

December 21, 2020 7:09 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with Dr. Christelle Ilboudo, infection disease expert at MU Health Care about some of the myths you shouldn’t fall for. Question: One reason why people say they are not comfortable with getting the vaccine was rushed.

MU College of Engineering receives nearly $3 million gift to support student fellowship and faculty

December 16, 2020 8:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced a $2.85 million estate gift to the College of Engineering. Mizzou alumna Sharon L. Langenbeck’s gift will create an endowed chair and an endowed student fellowship in mechanical and aerospace engineering. “This gift celebrates the future of Mizzou’s academic excellence, and we’re grateful to Sharon Langenbeck for

UM Board of Curators to meet Sunday and discuss indoor football practice facility

December 6, 2020 3:38 PM Connor Hirsch

The curators will vote on Sunday whether or not to approve a pre-design of the facility, not approval of the entire project. The meeting is set for 4 p.m.

No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events

December 2, 2020 11:19 AM Matt Ragsdale

The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death

December 1, 2020 8:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County

November 25, 2020 9:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus

November 23, 2020 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.

Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor

November 19, 2020 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.

University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital

November 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.