THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway, Cole counties keep COVID-19 numbers steady
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UM president to give update on system standing, students returning in the fall
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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University of Missouri to pay $175,000 to settle open records lawsuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. The Beagle Freedom Project asked the university for records pertaining to cats and dogs used for research. The university initially said the group would need to pay $82,222 for the
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Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year
Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.
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University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget
The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.
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Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances
The Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway report no new cases
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Continue Reading MU expects larger freshman enrollment for fall, Lincoln University projects 25% drop
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.
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Columbia Public Schools buys glass shields for some buildings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools plans on buying protective barriers for workers in high-contact areas of schools. Chief financial officer Heather McArthur said the district had purchased the glass shields to help protect workers and visitors from COVID-19. The barriers would be installed at high contact areas, like front reception areas or media centers.
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WATCH: Columbia Board of Education committee hears financial update
Live video stream of the Columbia Board of Education finance committee’s meeting.
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Columbia Public Schools’ fall plans complicated by COVID-19 uncertainties
Columbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.
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CPS superintendent discusses the dramatic changes for next school year
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman talked Thursday about the district’s latest efforts amid COVID-19 with ABC 17’s Zara Barker.
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University leaders expect “unpopular” decisions due to financial troubles
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UM System President Mun Choi said he expects to make some “unpopular” decisions in the coming year due to COVID-19’s impact on the school. Choi made the comment during the Mu Faculty Council meeting on Wednesday alongside MU Provost Lantha Ramchand and Vice Chancellor Rhonda Gibler. Choi said he expected state leaders
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Boone County prosecutors charge man with trespassing, property damage at MU
Boone County prosecutors charged a man on Tuesday with trespassing at the University of Missouri and allegedly breaking into a campus building.
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COVID-19 making major impacts on state budget hearings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers will face a number of COVID-19 related changes when they convene at the Capitol on Monday. It’s the first time they will convene since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in March due to the impact from COVID-19. “It will be a historic budget,” said state
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Boone County approves local match for grant to bring technical school to Ashland
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a $100,000 local match for a grant that would help bring a technical college campus to Ashland.
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CPS to move summer school online
In a work session held on Zoom by CPS, it was announced that summer schooling in the district would take place online.
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MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.
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CPS officials predict no in-person summer school classes
Columbia Public Schools officials are set to discuss the outcome of summer school during a school board COVID-19 update work session Thursday.
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