University of Missouri curators raise room-and-board fees
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met Thursday on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus about the proposal and other topics.
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Mexico School Board asks for community input about four-day school week
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico School District announced on its Facebook page that its school board voted on Tuesday to explore the possibility of switching to a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year. On a survey using Google the district claims roughly 25% of Missouri schools have already switched to a four-day schedule.
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CPS superintendent says Hickman student who was source of threat has been identified
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The head of Columbia Public Schools said Thursday that a Hickman High School student has been detained for a threat scrawled on a bathroom stall. The threat of a Thursday shooting at Hickman High School, which was discovered Wednesday and which CPS officials and police said was not credible, was circulated on
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Jefferson City man charged with child sex crime
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple felony charges after police say he had inappropriate communication with a child. Kevin McGee, 43, was charged with child enticement, being a sex offender within 1,000 feet of a school and failure to register as a sex offender. The Jefferson City Police Department on Tuesday
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Williams and Wenneker picked as chair and vice chair of UM Board of Curators
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators elected Michael Williams to serve as chair of the Board and Robin Wenneker as vice chair for one-year terms, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Williams and Wenneker succeed Darryl Chatman and Greg Hoberock, who served as chair and vice chair respectively. Williams was appointed to the
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Freight train hits oversize load on tracks in Monroe County
A freight train hit a truck pulling an oversize load on a track in Paris, Missouri, on Thursday.
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Section of High Street to be closed from Nov. 21-Dec. 2
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) High Street in Jefferson City will be closed Monday from the Missouri Boulevard ramps to Bolivar Street to make repairs to the deck of the High Street viaduct, according to a press release. The street is expected to reopen Dec. 2. Road closure signs and detour routes will be posted.
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Four hurt Wednesday night in Camden County crash
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Black Road near Camp Rising Sun Road around 9 p.m.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can a divided Congress pass meaningful legislation?
News organizations projected Wednesday that the Republican Party secured enough seats for a House majority.
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Route K crash in Columbia sends two to hospital
A crash closed the westbound lane of Route K in south Columbia on Wednesday after a crash.
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Principal: No credible threat to Hickman High School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman High School Principal Mary Grupe sent an email to parents at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to make parents aware that there was no credible threat to the school. A CPS spokesperson told ABC17 News that the district learned about a possible threat that was circulating on social media on Wednesday. “Late this
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Columbia man charged in woman’s shooting death makes first court appearance
A Columbia man accused of murdering a woman learned that his charges would be upgraded Wednesday afternoon because he is considered a persistent offender.
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Boone Health hires on 200 employees in past year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s been a year since leaders at Boone Health decided to take it independent. The major hospital in Columbia is forging ahead without the backing of another health care company. Boone Health CEO Troy Greer says getting people to work, and keeping people there, will be the industry’s next major challenge as
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MoDOT invites public to discuss unfunded transportation needs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation — working with its statewide regional planning partners — has identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs, according to a Wednesday press release. MoDOT has developed a high-priority unfunded needs list to guide the development of projects. Public meetings will be held across the state from Nov. 28- Dec. 7. The full
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Jefferson City Board of Education supports bond issue for April ballot
The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to vote next month to put an $85 million bond issue on the April ballot.
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Health officials warn public to take precautions against influenza, RSV and COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu season has started, but the flu isn’t the only thing you could catch this year. Three respiratory illnesses are hitting Missouri and the rest of the nation: Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection and COVID-19. “This is, at the moment, a little bit of an unprecedented surge in RSV. The timing is a
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13th Circuit Court reduces juvenile court fees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 13th Circuit Court — which includes Boone and Callaway counties — has chosen to reduce the court costs and fees associated with juvenile cases, according to a press release from the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association. Boone County was imposing one of the highest juvenile court costs and fees in Missouri, according
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Courage2Report anonymous tips for school shootings, assaults and harassment continue to rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol’s anonymous tip hotline Courage2Report has received more reports in 2022 than the previous three years. MSHP’s Courage2Report records showed the anonymous hotline has received 742 tips between Jan. 1- Oct. 26. In 2021 there were 594 total tips received, 330 in 2020 and 430 in 2019. Bullying continues
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13-year-old in custody after leading deputies on car chase
A 13-year-old driver led Callaway County deputies on a chase Tuesday night before being captured and detained in Fulton, the sheriff’s office said.
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Judge rules against Missouri Attorney General over Jefferson City massage business allegations
A Cole County judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging illegal sexual activities against a Jefferson City massage business.
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