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Judge takes up order to protect student records in MU hazing case

August 22, 2022 5:20 PM Leila Mitchell

Lawyers agreed Monday to an order protecting student records covered by federal law in a University of Missouri hazing case.

University of Missouri freshman class grows on first day

August 22, 2022 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The first-day freshman class at the University of Missouri grew by nearly 3% this year, the university said Monday, the first day of classes.

Two arrested in connection to Columbia supermarket homicide

August 21, 2022 2:49 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested two people in connection to a homicide that occurred Saturday in the parking lot of Moser’s Foods on North Keene Street. Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired at around 4:20 p.m. on Saturday and found a man victim with apparent gunshot wounds. Police later identified the

The University of Missouri offers a welcome week tradition for incoming freshman

August 21, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)The University of Missouri’s semester begins on Monday, along with several other universities. Most students have already moved in and unpacked at UM, but there is still one welcome week tradition the university is offering incoming freshmen students known as the “Tiger Walk”. Mizzou’s “Tiger Walk” is scheduled to take place from 6:00

One dead after shooting at Moser’s on Keene Street

August 20, 2022 5:45 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police confirmed one person is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of Moser’s grocery store on Keene Street.

Columbia Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday

August 20, 2022 5:48 AM Joushua Blount

Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, at their office on 1005 W. Worley St.

University of Missouri offers MU Alert to notify students about possible danger

August 19, 2022 9:55 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri uses the MU Alert system to notify students, faculty, and parents about possible threats on or around campus 24/7. MU Spokesperson Christian Basi says the system includes a variety of alerts. “We have a very robust emergency alert system. It involves a number of different tools,” Basi said.

Concerned Columbia citizens report more car break-ins

August 19, 2022 12:15 PM Ethan Heinz

Columbia residents have been sharing experiences on social media platforms of getting their cars rummaged through, often while they’re sleeping.

One arrested after chase in east Columbia

August 19, 2022 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County deputies arrested a man after a Friday morning chase in east Columbia.

Novavax available at MU Health Care clinics as COVID-19 community level remains steady

August 19, 2022 11:40 AM Hannah Falcon

MU Health Care is offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to those 18 years and older who have not already received a vaccine.

Columbia police assistant chief gives back-to-school advice

August 19, 2022 5:00 AM Meghan Drakas

Don’t expect Columbia police to rush to schools to direct bustling traffic on the first day of school Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department’s assistant chief says.

Jury in MU hazing case to be brought in from outside Boone County

August 19, 2022 9:48 AM Zachary Farwell

The jury in the trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member accused of hazing will come from outside Boone County.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy that the school year has arrived?

August 19, 2022 3:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Public schools across Mid-Missouri have resumed classes or plan to do so next week.

Hundreds of tips made to state’s anonymous school safety hotline so far this year

August 18, 2022 6:20 PM Marina Diaz

Hundreds of tips have been made to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report, so far this year.

Columbia low-cost pet clinic getting influx of requests

August 18, 2022 11:20 AM Ethan Heinz

Animal shelters and rescues around the country have seen an uptick in pet owners giving up their animals because of the pandemic and inflation.

Doctors share how parents can spot digital eye strain in children

August 18, 2022 8:25 PM Kennedy Miller

Millions of children are using computers, which doctors say could lead to digital eye strain.

Love Columbia program helps get man out of debt, leads to a thriving business

August 18, 2022 6:00 PM Hannah Falcon

Carter teaches music lessons fulltime, anything from guitar to banjo to piano. But a few years ago, Carter was in a financial hole.

Judge keeps Lynlee Renick from collecting husband’s inheritance

August 18, 2022 5:42 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Montgomery County judge agreed to bar a woman convicted of killing her husband from collecting any part of his inheritance. Judge Richard Scheibe ruled Thursday that Lynlee Renick cannot earn any money or property from Ben Renick’s remaining estate. A court-appointed guardian of Ben’s assets asked the judge on

MU Health Care names new chief financial officer

August 18, 2022 9:15 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care will soon have a new financial leader. The health care provider announced Thursday that Dustin Thomas will take over as the next chief financial officer. Thomas will join MU Health Care on Sept. 15 after working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. He currently serves as

Mid-Missouri colleges and universities prepare for return of students

August 18, 2022 7:38 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps