Reopening plans for Mid-Missouri public schools
Schools are making plans to reopen as COVID-19 cases continue to increase quickly across the…
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COVID-19 means major changes on college campuses
Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are welcoming students back to campus, with in-person classes set to resume in…
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard
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University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus
MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from…
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Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays
The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for…
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Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor
A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM…
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University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday…
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Boonville Board of Education set to discuss looser COVID-19 quarantine rules for workers
The district had a similar discussion in October and board members decided to table the conversation.…
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Columbia College president leaving to be with family in New York
The president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19…
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Morgan County R-II School District approves mask mandate
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County R-II Board of Education approved a mask mandate at Monday night at their school board meeting for the…
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University of Missouri receives $5 million estate gift
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has received a $5 million estate gift, which will be divided between the school’s journalism school…
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Columbia College cruises past Kansas Christian
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia College men’s basketball team beat Kansas Christian 80-53 on Monday night at the Southwell Complex. Tony Burks and…
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Columbia daycares facing issues with staffing and online learning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local daycares and learning centers throughout Columbia are facing issues with staffing and being able to help students with…
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Jefferson City families talk about first day back to virtual learning for secondary students
The district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers…
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Columbia elementary teachers prep for distance learning as middle and high school continue virtually
The Columbia Board of Education decided to send its younger learners back home at their meeting last Monday. Elementary students are set to return to…
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death
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University of Missouri going online after Thanksgiving
MU leaders made the announcement Thursday in a message to the campus. Classes will continue online for the three weeks after the holiday…
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death
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Columbia businesses talk about impacts of Mizzou going virtual after Thanksgiving break
The President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick said there could be a number of impacts on the business community including staffing…
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Columbia Public Schools, Boone County health officials question new COVID-19 school guidance
New state guidance that loosens quarantine rules for school students would come with difficulties in Columbia Public Schools, the district’s top…
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