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Couple gives $450,000 to MU to support student success and entrepreneurship

September 14, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Robert and Shelly Griggs announce a $450,000 gift to support student entrepreneurs, increasing their total commitment to more than $1.16 million.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the UM System’s mask policy include exemptions for the vaccinated?

September 14, 2021 2:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

The curators approved an extension through Oct. 15 that includes maks exemptions for vaccinated people at certain public events. Masks are still required for everyone in classrooms where social distancing isn’t possible.

University of Missouri curators extend mask rules with some exemptions for vaccinated

September 13, 2021 4:01 AM Meghan Drakas

The only item scheduled for action during the special meeting is the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 masking policy. The special meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. on Monday over Zoom.

UM Board of Curators set to take action on current mask policy

September 12, 2021 4:31 AM Ben Fein

The UM Board of Curators is set to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. on Monday, to discuss the system’s current mask policy.

City of Columbia and University of Missouri host Patriot Day ceremony

September 11, 2021 9:44 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia are hosting a ceremony on the 20th anniversary of nearly 3,000 killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

MU Health Care breaks ground on new facility in Boonville

September 10, 2021 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care broke ground Friday on a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville. The clinic will improve access to medical care in Cooper County. The clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers and physical therapy services, among other things. The Pinnacle Regional Hospital closed in February 2020. Shortly

MU Health to break ground for new medical clinic in Boonville

September 8, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The new clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers, specialty services, imaging, a lab and physical therapy services.

Full capacity and tailgates return to Faurot Field for the season opener

September 4, 2021 8:18 PM Hannah Falcon

For the first time since 2019, the stadium allowed for full capacity and tailgating.

Using Mizzou’s new mobile tickets

September 3, 2021 10:45 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou plays Central Michigan Saturday, and Faurot Field will be at full capacity for the first time since 2019. The university moved to a new digital ticket service. All tickets are digital this year; no more paper tickets. Now the only way to get into Faurot Field is with a mobile ticket.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the University of Missouri curators have voted against vaccine mandates?

September 3, 2021 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The vote pre-empts any mandates at UM System campuses and facilities but does not affect a mandate already in effect for MU Health Care employees, who face an Oct. 1 deadline to get the shot.

University of Missouri curators approve resolution against coronavirus vaccine mandates

September 2, 2021 3:55 PM Matthew Sanders

The move means there will be no mandates for faculty and staff or students at the system’s four campuses or other facilities going forward, UM System spokesman Christian Basi said. The UM System has campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis and Rolla.

University of Missouri curators name health institute for Sen. Blunt

September 2, 2021 9:59 AM Matthew Sanders

The UM System announced Thursday morning that the NextGen Precision Health center will be named the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building. Blunt, who is part of the Senate’s Republican leadership, has been a Missouri secretary of state and a U.S. representative in addition to his 10 years in the Senate.

University of Missouri COVID-19 cases down 90% compared to the same time last year

September 1, 2021 9:49 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students say the University of Missouri is doing a good job with COVID-19 guidelines and they feel good to be back on campus. “I’m really enjoying being here and being in person, I think it’s definitely better for everyone and enjoying meet new people in class and get to witness last year

University of Missouri Board of Curators to consider naming new health facility after Sen. Blunt

August 31, 2021 3:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri Board of Curators is considering naming the new NextGen Precision Health facility on the main University of Missouri campus after Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) on Thursday during a curators meeting.

Police issue a Silver Alert for missing 71-year-old woman

August 28, 2021 11:54 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of a little after 8 a.m. on Sunday, the University of Missouri Police Department released Theresa Antoine-Mitchell had been found and is safe. The University of Missouri Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman last seen on Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. Police are searching

New laws set to go into place in Missouri to limit health orders, allow college athletes to be compensated

August 28, 2021 3:50 AM Ben Fein

ultiple new laws are set to take effect on Saturday, including compensation for student athletes, limits on health orders, multiple relating to law enforcement and others.

Doctor: Pandemic’s mental health toll on kids continues as school starts again

August 26, 2021 2:08 AM Ben Fein

Dr. Laine Young-Walker, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with MU Health Care, spoke to ABC 17 News about kids’ mental health amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the return to the classroom.

Enrollment up as University of Missouri begins fall semester

August 23, 2021 3:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the fall semester starting at the University of Missouri, officials are reporting enrollment is up almost one percent to 31,121 compared to last year. Undergraduate enrollment at the university is up more than 1% with 23,533 students and transfer student enrollment is up over one percent from last year. “I’m thrilled

Football fans will have to follow COVID precautions this fall

August 20, 2021 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

Helmets, pads, jerseys and masks: football is back in Columbia, but COVID-19 never went away.

University of Missouri freshmen move into dorms; COVID cases lower than last year

August 18, 2021 2:31 PM Hannah Falcon

Under the blistering summer sun, Cade Lightle moved into a University of Missouri dorm hall with the help of his parents.