Vigil held to share concerns about removal of oak trees from MU’s Francis Quadrangle
A vigil Thursday morning hopes to bring attention to removing more than a dozen pin oak trees from the University of Missouri’s campus.
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Jefferson City School District names new principal of Callaway Hills Elementary
The Jefferson City School District has hired Malissa Pistel as the next principal of Callaway Hills Elementary.
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Hallsville school district will switch to four-day school week due to recruitment troubles
Over the past 10 years, over 100 schools throughout the state have transitioned to a four-day workweek, Hallsville being the most recent to make the switch for its 2022-2023 school year.
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MU replacing 15 pin oak trees around the Francis Quad
The University of Missouri has started the process of replacing 15 pin oak trees around the Francis Quad.
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Parents’ drive for better life inspires University of Missouri President Mun Choi
Choi sat down for an interview with anchor Deborah Kendrick to mark AAPI month.
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Teacher dies before the end of the school year at Morgan County R-II School District
A beloved teacher died suddenly Monday according to a Morgan County R-II School District release.
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Boone County court hears motions to dismiss mask mandate lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools
Lawyers for Columbia Public Schools argued for two motions to dismiss the attorney general’s lawsuit against the district’s mask mandate.
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UM System curators approve tuition hike, continue making standardized testing optional
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Students at the University of Missouri will see higher tuition prices next year. The UM System Board of Curators unanimously approved a 4.5 percent increase in tuition prices for the 2022-23 school year. Students at the Columbia campus will see a $14.50 increase for in-state credit hour prices for a total
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the lawsuit against CPS mask mandates be dismissed?
Columbia Public Schools has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its power to issue mask mandates.
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Marshall school district releases statement about student protesters
The superintendent of Marshall Public Schools said in a statement shared with media Monday that no students have been suspended over protests that took place on campus last week.
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University of Missouri curators to consider tuition increase Tuesday
Undergraduate students in the University of Missouri System will pay about 4.5% more for tuition next year if the board of curators approves the changes this week.
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Hearing rescheduled for motion to dismiss Columbia Public Schools mask case
Columbia Public Schools’ motion to dismiss the mask mandate lawsuit filed by the attorney general is expected to be taken up Monday afternoon.
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Multiple graduation ceremonies scheduled for the University of Missouri on Saturday
Students at the University of Missouri are set to walk the stage all day Saturday, as graduation festivities continue into the weekend.
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Students from Marshall High School walked out of class today to voice their frustration against the Marshall Public Schools after a student was allegedly raped at a party after the prom.
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Capital City High School graduates first class
Capital City High School is graduating its first class.
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Three injured after acid spill at the small animal research facility on the Lincoln University campus
On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported acid spill at the Small Animal Research facility on Lincoln University campus.
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‘They were going to shoot me:’ Japanese American, forced into internment camp as child, recalls trials, triumphs
Eighty years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order that led to Japanese Americans being forced into internment camps following the attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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Mexico School District places elementary school PE teacher on paid leave
The Mexico School District has placed a PE teacher on paid administrative leave while it investigates an incident.
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Family settles with all 23 defendants in MU hazing case
The family of a teen hospitalized after a night of drinking at an MU fraternity has settled a lawsuit with all 23 defendants, including the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
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State Tech to hold graduation for a record number of students
State Technical College of Missouri is hosting the commencement ceremony on Saturday for the record graduating class of 2022.
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