DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes
Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?
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College students’ personal information up for grabs under federal law
The University of Missouri receives — and fulfills — hundreds of requests each year for student directory information.
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Historic MU building to be demolished, several concerned about the decision
University of Missouri officials announced Thursday Pickard Hall, a more than 100-year-old building located on the Francis Quadrangle, will be demolished due to chemical safety concerns. Officials said the decision came after years of analysis and consultation with environmental authorities and experts, determining there was no other alternative. University officials submitted a final plan to
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Fulton Schools will hire firm for superintendent search
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Public Schools is hiring a search firm to help find a new superintendent. Superintendent Jacque Cowherd plans to retire at the end of this school year. The Fulton School Board formalized an agreement to contract the Missouri Association of Rural Education to aid in searching for a superintendent at its meeting
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MU professor weighs in on meteor
MU associate professor Haojing Yan spoke with ABC 17 News about meteor showers in the video above.
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Jefferson City Schools plan for winter weather, snow days
Road conditions, weather forecasts, input from city and county public works and local media outlets are taken into consideration when Jefferson City Schools decides to have a snow day. Winter weather can cause the district to have a late start, early dismissal, cancel school or follow snow routes. Late Start: two hour delayed start &
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CPS approves name for new middle school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools approved the name for a new middle school at its Monday night meeting. The name for the new school will be John Warner Middle School, named in honor of a former Columbia Police Department officer who died in August. Last night, the November board meeting was a night to
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UM System room and board rates could change in 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators Finance Committee will take up increased room and board rates when it meets Tuesday. Predominant room and board plans are expected to increase for each school. University of Missouri Room: $6,722, $69 increase Board: $2,950, $50 decrease University of Missouri Kansas City Room: $7,378, $145
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JC School District purchased 34 properties near high school
The Jefferson City School District has purchased 34 properties that were in the path of the May tornado, with two more purchased awaiting board approval. Spokeswoman Ryan Burns told ABC17 News the district has spent $1,054,133 so far on the properties, which are located near Jefferson City High School and Atkins Stadium. In October, Burns
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Boone County judge rules against University of Missouri in open records lawsuit
A Boone County judge has sided with an animal rights organization in its lawsuit claiming the University of Missouri charged an excessive price for records about animals used in research. The Beagle Freedom Project sued MU in May 2016 after the university gave an estimate of $82,222 to fulfill a request for records about animals
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Springfield man pleads guilty in Jefferson City school bus shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Nov. 1 in a 2016 shooting involving a Jefferson City school bus. Jermaine Gray pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. He was originally charged with assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. The Jefferson City School District bus was full
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Inside Simonsen Ninth Grade Center during the May tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six months after a Jefferson City tornado scored a direct hit on Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, district leaders continue to look at the safety plans for their buildings. After suffering extensive damage, Simonsen is now a “surplus” property. Jefferson City School Board members will work through the process of what to
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MU students voice concern over recent events in townhall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s undergraduate student body met Thursday during a town hall. The town hall was a regularly scheduled meeting, but students and members of the Missouri Students Association discussed concerns about recent events that impacted university students. MSA sent out a vague release before the meeting. The group said the
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Missouri Students Association to hold meeting regarding diversity issues on MU campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Students Association held a town hall meeting Thursday after what the organization calls “a series of events” in recent weeks. MSA is the student government for the University of Missouri. The organization in a news release Monday did not provide any information about the events but said they “have caused
Continue Reading University of Missouri fraternity suspended
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sigma Chi International Fraternity has suspended its University of Missouri chapter, the organization said Thursday. The suspension is indefinite and takes effect immediately. “One of the most difficult things the Executive Committee can do is vote to close a chapter,” international president Steve Schuyler said in a news release. “In this
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School delay, cancellation procedures laid out ahead of winter weather
Officials are letting parents know, “winter is coming,” and it pays off to prepare for problematic weather. Last winter’s snowfall prompted several closures and delays throughout the 2018-2019 school year. Columbia Public Schools recorded five cancelations, five delays and one early release because of inclement weather in the 2018-2019 year, according to district spokesperson Michelle
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New partnership between MU and Special Olympics
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Special Olympics of Missouri announced a new partnership with the University of Missouri System Wednesday. The announcement was held at the Aquatic Mezzanine in the Mizzou Rec at 11:30 a.m. The new relationship includes the University of Missouri System schools and MU Health Care. MU officials said the partnership could lead
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Missouri college student dies when gun discharges on campus
WARRENSBURG, Mo. (AP) A Missouri college student is dead after a gun accidentally discharged at an apartment building on campus. The University of Central Missouri says Stephon Abron of St. Charles died after suffering a gunshot wound around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Another student was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, but Johnson County prosecutor Robert
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MUPD investigates sexual misconduct near campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department received a report Monday of alleged sexual misconduct last month. New crime notification issued today regarding sexual misconduct – exposure. More information, including safety tips at https://t.co/D8uqQhTwIW— MU Police (@MUPDpolice) November 4, 2019 According to the report from MUPD, the misconduct happened Oct. 28. Officers said
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Former Columbia College volleyball coach files lawsuit against school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia College volleyball coach filed a lawsuit against the school after she claimed she was the victim of discrimination. Melinda Wrye-Washington coached the volleyball team from 2000 until March. In that time, Wrye-Washington led the team to a pair of national championship wins and took the team to the NAIA tournament every
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