Columbia Public Schools warns of potential ‘scam’ targeting athletic partners
Columbia Public Schools has sent out a message to its athletic sponsors and Battle High School families warning of a potential scam.
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Stephens College president to retire in May 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens college President Dianne Lynch will retire in May 2025, according to a Thursday press release. Lynch began working at Stephens College in 2009, the release states. “Under President Lynch’s leadership, Stephens College has flourished, embarking on numerous transformative initiatives that have enriched academic programs and significantly enhanced campus life,” Stephens College
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Mid-Missouri school districts still battling low attendance rates four years after pandemic
The number of chronically absent students in Missouri has increased in the past five years, and some of Mid-Missouri’s largest school districts are experiencing the trend.
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Southern Boone Board of Education appoints Heather Brown as new member
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Heather Brown has been picked to join the Southern Boone Board of Education, a Wednesday press release from a school district spokesman says. The Board was looking to fill a vacancy after Board member Crystal Branch passed away, according to previous reporting. Branch died on Feb. 24. The school district announced it
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Columbia Public Schools to host meeting for attendance area options
Columbia Public Schools will convene a special session of the board of education next week to consider new elementary school attendance areas.
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Columbia Public Schools will roll out weapons detection systems at high schools in the fall
Columbia Public Schools approved a bid with Communications Technologies Inc. for weapons detection systems at its board of education meeting Monday night.
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Columbia Board of Education to discuss weapon detection system at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia Board of Education is expected to approve a bid from Communications Technology Inc. to provide weapon detection systems for all three comprehensive high schools. CPS had an interview team comprised of six members to review proposals from six vendors. After the interview process, the team selected Alliance Technology
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Students experiencing high test anxiety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As students return from spring break and prepare for end-of-year testing, several of them could experience high test anxiety. Several students around the country and of all grade levels can experience test anxiety, but it’s normal for anyone who has to take a test. Dr. Arpit Aggarwal from MU Health said moderate
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Vigil in memory of Riley Strain held on University of Missouri campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vigil in honor of Riley Strain was planned to take place at Traditions Plaza on the University of Missouri campus Thursday. Strain was a 22-year-old student who went missing on a trip with his fraternity to Nashville, Tennessee. His body was recovered last month from the Cumberland River. Nashville police said
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UM System announces enrollment deadline extension, citing changes to FAFSA
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The enrollment deadline for the University of Missouri System has been extended to May 15, according to a Thursday release from the university. UM announced the extension because of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the release states. Distribution of financial aid offers for enrolling students is expected to
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Storm shelter at Battle Elementary is one step closer to being built
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee on Wednesday recommended a plan that includes adding a storm shelter to Battle Elementary School. It is now up Board of Education to approve the project. The International Building Code, adopted in 2015, requires educational buildings with an occupant load of 50 or more to have a
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Columbia Board of Education president urges staff to oppose charter school bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President Suzette Waters sent a letter to Columbia Public School employees, urging them to voice their opposition to a bill that could bring charter schools to Boone County. ABC 17 News received the letter from an email from a CPS spokesperson. Boone County superintendents previously voiced their opposition
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Cobbins, Snodgrass win Columbia Board of Education seats
Tuesday, voters in Columbia will decide two Columbia Board of Education seats.
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Jury to be brought in for Boone County hazing trial
A jury will be brought in from Johnson County during the Boone County trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member charged with hazing.
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Changes to CPS Attendance areas set to be discussed during Monday’s meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to discuss changes to the district’s attendance areas as new buildings are set to open, and as schools continue to grow beyond their capacity. Monday marks the beginning of Phase 1 for CPS as the district plans a series of meetings to discuss the changes to its
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Man charged with assault in Santulli hazing case requests venue change
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in the suspected hazing of Danny Santulli requested a change of venue on Thursday. Ryan Delanty, 22, was charged with felony hazing, second-degree assault and supplying liquor to a minor, a misdemeanor. A jury trial was scheduled at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. The motion filed on
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Riley Strain’s family orders second autopsy
Dingman said when Strain was found he was not wearing jeans or boots and his wallet was not found.
Continue Reading Columbia Board of Education candidates speak on school choice
The Missouri legislature is moving forward with plans that could allow parents to move their children to other schools using public funds in Boone County. This comes as voters will decide on two Columbia Board of Education seats in one week.
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Criminal case dismissed for former Mexico teacher accused of child abuse
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A criminal case — that accused a former Mexico, Missouri, elementary school teacher of child abuse — was dismissed on Thursday, according to Audrain County Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger. Katrina Dukes was charged with child abuse and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. “Our office did not believe we could prove the elements of
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Police: One arrested in relation to shooting at Cosmo-Bethel Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a 24-year-old man after officers found shell casings at Cosmo-Bethel Park on Friday afternoon. Police updated a social media post around 10:15 p.m. Friday to say that Daqwon Jackson, of Columbia, was arrested on suspicion of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree assault, first-degree domestic assault
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