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Grand jury indicts eight in MU fraternity hazing case

September 26, 2022 3:44 PM Leila Mitchell

A Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity brothers in an alleged hazing that left a University of Missouri freshman pledge unable to speak or walk.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

MU’s Veterinary Medicine expansion project expected to be complete by summer 2024

September 16, 2022 5:55 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri hopes to open the doors to a $30 million expansion and renovation of its College of Veterinary Medicine in two years.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

Business Loop 70 CID looks ahead to Mizzou North demolition

September 11, 2022 5:10 AM Katie Greathouse

The executive director of the Loop CID says she thinks there is potential for the land that houses Mizzou North.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?

September 8, 2022 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.

Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval

September 7, 2022 3:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.

University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system

September 7, 2022 8:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.

Former MU golfer gets probation after invasion of privacy accusation

September 7, 2022 3:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A former University of Missouri golf team member was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty in his invasion of privacy case.

Union favorability rises as local, national organizations unionize

September 5, 2022 5:03 PM Hannah Falcon

National chains such as Chipotle, Starbucks and Amazon are seeing workers organizing across the country. But so are local organizations.

Thursday night football draws crowds to Downtown Columbia

September 3, 2022 7:05 PM Hannah Falcon

After Thursday night’s football game, many Mizzou fans headed downtown to celebrate the win and see the dome light up gold.

MU Faculty Council survey shows dissatisfaction with chancellor

September 1, 2022 8:57 PM Leila Mitchell

The MU Faculty Council met Thursday to discuss a report on Chancellor Mun Choi that showed some faculty are dissatisfied with his performance.

Ticketing, concession changes at Faurot Field ahead of MU’s first home game

September 1, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is reminding fans of changes to Faurot Field, ahead of the university’s first home football game against Louisiana Tech.

Mizzou tailgaters excited for football season

September 1, 2022 8:36 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tailgates were in full swing surrounding Faurot Field as fans prepared to cheer on the tigers ahead of the season opener Thursday. University of Missouri alumni and current students gathered at the “Zou” to root on the Tigers as they faced the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. School spirit was on full display, from

Curators committee hears update on MU Health executive hiring

September 1, 2022 4:27 PM Ethan Heinz

MU Health Care is moving closer to filling out positions on its executive team, according to a presentation given to a University of Missouri Board of Curators committee.

Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou Football’s home opener

September 1, 2022 6:12 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. Thursday is the University of Missouri’s home opener for football and the university wants everyone to keep in mind the expected increased traffic in the campus area. The increased crowds will cause some changes to the parking and paths people will need to use for travel. 2022 MIZZOU FOOTBALL GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING Mizzou

Mizzou’s Thursday night football game to impact Columbia’s economy, traffic

August 31, 2022 9:10 PM Leila Mitchell

The return of Mizzou football is just one day away and the game is expected to bring several thousand fans to Columbia.

UM System discuss possible changes to employees’ paid time off system

August 29, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System spoke Monday afternoon about proposed changes to employees’ paid time off (PTO) system. The UM System wants to consolidate employees’ paid time off. The proposed changes are expected to modernize the program and make it more competitive, according to the UM System. MU spokesman Christian Basi said

Bike thefts in Columbia raise concerns

August 29, 2022 8:58 PM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri Police Department is investigating several bicycle thefts so far this year.