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MU School of Medicine holds simulation of ‘mass casualty event’ at Faurot Field for training

October 1, 2025 7:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine’s Emergency Department held a “simulated mass casualty event” at Faurot Field on Wednesday. Emergency medicine resident physicians trained for six different scenarios, including cardiac arrest, a field stampede incident, a player spinal injury and more. The students used several actors and mannequins–plus a mobile lab to

UM President Choi invites Columbia city leaders to weekend downtown walkthrough

October 1, 2025 11:13 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi is inviting City of Columbia officials to take to the streets with him Saturday evening for a walkthrough of downtown Columbia, according to an email obtained by ABC 17 News. “You’ll be able to witness for yourself what business owners, your constituents, students and parents

Prosecutor: Florida man now charged with murder in homecoming shooting that killed college student

September 30, 2025 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s top prosecutor says a Florida man has now been charged with murder in the death of a Stephens College student. Misael Covarrubias, 23, will be charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Aiyanna Williams. He is also charged with three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of

Anthem deal with MU Health Care includes yearly reimbursement increases

September 30, 2025 3:27 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will increase its reimbursement rates paid to University of Missouri Health Care by 3.5% each year under a deal reached this summer. The deal, which was agreed to in August but took effect retroactively on April 1, was the result of months of negotiations between the insurance

Attorney claims loitering ordinance proposed by UM president could lead to racial discrimination

September 29, 2025 7:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area attorney is concerned a recent proposal from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi could lead to some people in the city being singled out. Choi held a press conference on Monday, pushing for city and university leaders to come together to address crime. Choi’s push came after Stephens College

University of Missouri president continues push for joint crime-reduction strategy with City of Columbia

September 29, 2025 3:46 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Monday that crimes ranging from homeless trespassers on campus to gun violence in downtown Columbia have created a dangerous environment for citizens and students. “What I’m hearing from individuals, whether that’s the business leaders or citizens, is that Columbia was not this way in

WATCH: UM President Choi holds news conference on crime in Columbia

September 29, 2025 9:50 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi held a news conference Monday morning to talk about crime in Columbia after a Stephens College student died over the weekend from a gunshot wound. Watch the playback in the player.

University of Missouri president issues ultimatum to Columbia mayor after homecoming weekend shooting

September 28, 2025 11:52 AM Marie Moyer, Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri President Mun Choi, in an email obtained by ABC 17 News, called on Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe to address violent crime, warning that if action isn’t taken, he will elevate the issue to Gov. Mike Kehoe. Buffaloe, in response, listed actions the city government and Columbia Police Department have

MSJP claims the group was told to take down a parade decoration during MU’s homecoming parade

September 27, 2025 4:23 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Homecoming Parade kicked off Saturday morning, with the Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine in tow. The student group was barred from participating in the parade last year. MSJP was denied again this year but a federal judge ordered the university to allow the group to participate this

MSJP plans to march in University of Missouri Homecoming Parade

September 26, 2025 11:57 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine student organization posted on social media Thursday that they will be marching in the University of Missouri Homecoming Parade on Saturday. MU had denied MSJP the ability to march in the parade, citing “safety concerns,” according to previous ABC 17 reporting. This was the second

Road closures, transit delays announced for MU homecoming parade

September 26, 2025 5:04 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Homecoming preparations continue, drivers should expect several road closures in downtown Columbia on Saturday morning for the University of Missouri’s annual parade. City transit services including Go COMO, Paratransit and the MU Tiger Line will be delayed until noon because of the parade. The parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at

MU safety report shows reports of rape cut in half from 2023, liquor arrests decline

September 26, 2025 3:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s annual security and fire safety report showed sharp declines in reported rapes and liquor arrests in 2024 from the previous year. The report was shared by the university on Friday. The report shows there were nine reports of rape in 2024, which is half the total of 2023’s

More than 150 show up to MU Turning Point’s first meeting since Kirk assassination

September 24, 2025 10:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 150 people showed up to a meeting on Wednesday at the University of Missouri’s chapter for Turning Point USA. The meeting was the first the group held since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the national group’s founder. Kirk was killed in a shooting on Sept. 10 at an event at

MSA senate sides with Black student group in dispute with MU administration

September 24, 2025 7:13 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Students Association passed a resolution in support of the Legion of Black Collegians, after the group’s “Black 2 Class Block Party” was canceled after University of Missouri administrators took issue with the name. Mizzou Legion of Black Collegians shared last month on its social media that its “Black 2 Class

Mizzou Greek Alliance sets goal to raise awareness of ‘Danny’s Law’

September 23, 2025 7:55 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Greek Alliance set a goal to educate the public on the recently enacted “Danny’s Law” during this school year. In a press release Tuesday, MGA presented its goals for the year. The goals include gaining 501©(3) status to offer tax deductions for donors, promoting Greek housing in the Columbia area

Court orders University of Missouri to allow Students for Justice in Palestine to participate in homecoming parade

September 19, 2025 9:47 AM Matthew Sanders, Olivia Hayes

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that homecoming takes place Sept. 27. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal judge on Friday ruled that the University of Missouri must let a student group that opposes Israel’s war in Gaza participate in its homecoming parade, with conditions. Judge Stephen Bough of Missouri’s federal Western District

10 groups denied entry into MU’s homecoming parade

September 18, 2025 9:21 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is providing the courts with a list of groups approved and denied for next week’s Homecoming Parade. This follows a court order earlier this week and changes to the university’s parade application policy. This year’s parade had 28 invited guests, 15 sponsors, 26 community organizations, 43 student orgs,

University of Missouri warns employees about social media posts as statements about Kirk shooting are scrutinized

September 18, 2025 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent an email to employees on Wednesday warning them about the potential consequences of social media posts related to Charlie Kirk’s death. “Employees do not have unlimited rights to speak as citizens on matters of public concern,” the email signed by UM System President Mun Choi reads. “If

FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened to "take action" against Disney and ABC over comments made by Jimmy Kimmel.

Legal expert says Kimmel removal is not a First Amendment violation

September 18, 2025 6:46 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A legal expert claims the removal of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” by ABC Network executives is not a violation of his First Amendment rights. Kimmel’s show was pulled after he made comments about supporters of President Donald Trump in the opening of his show on Monday. Kimmel called them the “MAGA Gang” and

31 people ejected from Mizzou football games so far this season

September 17, 2025 7:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been a total of 31 fans ejected from Mizzou football games so far this season. The Tigers have played three games so far and will host South Carolina this Saturday. The Aug. 28 Thursday night season-opener against Central Arkansas saw four ejections, including two for vaping, one for sneaking in