Rock Bridge High School alum speak about perceived racism
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. in person at the Aslin Administration building.
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New Boone County COVID-19 cases rise dramatically in first week of June
The health department has reported 40 new cases in the last seven days.
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GALLERY: People take to the streets for Columbia protest
Images of the large crowd that filled streets Sunday in downtown Columbia in a protest spurred by the death of George Floyd.
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Thousands of protesters take to the streets in downtown Columbia Sunday
Protesters gathered in downtown Columbia Sunday.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases of COVID-19 lower in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 42 active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from 43 on Saturday.
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Protests continue for sixth consecutive day in Columbia
Protesters took to the streets again Saturday in downtown Columbia.
Continue Reading Rock Bridge High School holding video meeting on racism
The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
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Protesters chant ‘say his name’ through downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered outside of the Boone County Courthouse around 5 p.m. Friday. The group of about 25 people started to march around 6:40 p.m. Protesters chanted “say his name” and “George Floyd” as they walked. The group went on Providence Road and Worley Street. “Say his name.” “George Floyd.”The peaceful demonstration is
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Local health director calls systemic racism a public health emergency
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a letter to the community Friday, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning called systemic racism a public health emergency. “Systemic racism disproportionately affects the stress and burden of illness experienced by Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color,” Browning wrote. “These minority groups are more likely
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Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student
A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.
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MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism
University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.
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Final suspect gets probation in Sylvan Lane killing case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final suspect in a 2018 killing received probation for her part in the Columbia man’s death. Hollie Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced her to five years of probation, but she could serve a seven-year prison sentence if she violates it. Johnson
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Protests continue in Columbia on Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday night marked another night of protests in Columbia. The demonstration remained calm as law enforcement escorted the crowd around parts of the city. The group went from downtown toward the Business Loop and back to the Columbia Police Department. At times protestors chanted and temporarily blocked traffic downtown, but remained peaceful.
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MU’s fall plans could impact local economy
Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
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Improvement project on I-70 outer roads set for next week
A road project aimed at improving safety is set to start next week in Columbia.
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Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see
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WATCH: Doctors hold show of solidarity with George Floyd protests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of MU Health Care doctors held a show of solidarity with protesters Thursday. The group White Coats 4 Black Lives held the event on the University of Missouri campus. The group observed a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd, the black man who
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Tiger Tots owner drops COVID-19 health rules challenge
The owner of a Columbia daycare has dropped his case seeking to stop COVID-19-related health orders issued by the county and city health director.
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Local attorney weighs in on new charges in George Floyd case
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office upgraded charges Wednesday against the former Minneapolis police officers allegedly responsible for George Floyd’s death. ABC 17 spoke with local attorney and former Cole County prosecutor Bill Tackett about what the next steps are in the case. Tackett said there are a couple of things the
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Protests continue in downtown Columbia
Protesters took to the streets in downtown Columbia again Wednesday evening. Groups have been marching through streets and kneeling in intersections of downtown Columbia for several days.
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