Columbia College celebrates launch of Nadria Wright memorial scholarship
Nearly two years after Nadria Wright tragically lost her life, Columbia College is celebrating the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
Continue ReadingNearly two years after Nadria Wright tragically lost her life, Columbia College is celebrating the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
Continue ReadingStarting Wednesday, adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed one visitor from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Women in labor will be allowed a spouse or partner and labor coach. No visitors will be permitted for adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Continue ReadingBrian Yearwood, Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools says it continues to deal with staffing shortages in both substitute teachers and bus drivers.
Continue ReadingTeachers in Mid-Missouri’s largest school district will evaluate the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which is embroiled in controversy over critical race theory in schools.
Continue ReadingColumbia Director of Public Works Dave Nichols will be retiring on October 14.
Continue ReadingDr. Brian Yearwood, the new superintendent at Columbia Public Schools, is joining ABC 17 News This Morning on KMIZ Wednesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Columbia Regional Airport is continuing to see a significant increase in travelers compared to 2020. Compared to June 2020, COU saw a 386.6% increase in passengers in June 2021. Even though passenger numbers are increasing, it still has not reached pre-pandemic levels. In June
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mid-Missouri attorney says many of her clients who are landlords are frustrated because an extended eviction moratorium bans most tenants from being evicted, even if they aren’t paying rent. Court documents we uncovered Monday detail an eviction dispute leading up to the fatal Thursday night Moberly shooting. “In my experience, courts
Continue ReadingAs James Whitt explained the history of Sharp End, a once-thriving block for minority-owned business, he points to the black and gold plaque hanging at least a foot above his head.
Continue ReadingA camp director for the Presser Performing Arts summer camp said the camp has been keeping track of the case numbers in Mexico, Missouri, and all personnel and staff were vaccinated before the start of camp.
Continue ReadingCale Kliethermes pleaded guilty in April to first-degree child molestation, two counts of attempted child endangerment and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child under 15. Prosecutors dismissed another attempted child endangerment count as part of the plea deal.
Continue ReadingAmy Rievley pleaded guilty in a Boone County courtroom Monday to involuntary manslaughter with an enhanced punishment for being a persistent felony offender and leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death. She was sentenced to 15 years on the manslaughter charge and another three years on the leaving the scene charge. Those sentences will be served consecutively.
Continue ReadingJudge Jeff Harris approved the confidential settlement in Boone County court Monday, court records show. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the motion filed last month by A.W. Smith, the lawyer for Anthony Warren’s family, notes that structured settlements are in place for Warren’s three children.
Continue ReadingThe crash happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Transportation’s project to improve the driving surface of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia has moved into its next phase this week.
Continue ReadingCPS on Monday updated its mask, contact tracing and quarantine guidelines for the rest of summer school, which ends July 23. Among the changes is that students 11 and younger are now required to wear masks indoors. The district made masks optional before regular classes ended in May.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia Board of Education met to approve a template to a new virtual learning option, as well as renew hotspots. During the 2021-22 school year, Columbia Public Schools will offer CPS Virtual Elementary powered by Edgenuity for students in grades K-5. The district will consider offering the template to
Continue ReadingOfficers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Rice Road shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday night for several reports of shots fired.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools updated its mask, contact tracing, and quarantine guidelines for the remainder of summer school. Starting Monday, Students 11 years-old and younger will be required to wear a mask when indoors and on school buses. However, students will not be required to wear a mask when outdoors. Masks are still strongly encouraged
Continue ReadingState Representatives across Missouri are responding to a now deleted tweet sent out by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
Continue Reading