Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a school resource officer (SRO) agreement with Columbia Public Schools (CPS). The city council voted to approve the …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to tackle budget, SRO agreement tonight
Tonight is your final opportunity to weigh in on the Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget. Columbia’s city council will hold its third and final public hearing …
Read More »First day of school at CPS; parents asked to send a water bottle with students today due to heat
You’ll notice extra traffic this morning around the 39 Columbia Public Schools (CPS) buildings and bus stops. Today is the first day of school for all CPS …
Read More »CPS back-to-school convocation is underway in Columbia
The approximately 3,000 employees of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) were greeted by CPS student drumlines and cheer squads this morning, as they walked into Mizzou Arena. The …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Health announces layoffs; most positions are current vacant
Boone County’s sixth-largest employer is cutting 62 positions, most of them unfilled. Our news partner KMIZ reports while most of the Boone Health positions being cut are …
Read More »(AUDIO): Student learning will improve with new CPS health care center, superintendent says
The superintendent of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) predicts that a new health care center that will be available to all CPS students will improve health and attendance. …
Read More »CPS’ Field building to house new health care center for students
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a 12-page memorandum of understanding to establish a school-based primary care health center for students. CPS’ Michelle Baumstark …
Read More »Longtime CPS safety director presents final report tonight; Columbia’s fire chief to address school board
The safety and security director at Columbia Public Schools (CPS) will deliver his final safety report this evening to the school board, before he retires. John White …
Read More »Expect extra traffic about Columbia’s Mizzou Arena Friday and Saturday, for graduations
More than 1,300 students from the class of 2023 will graduate from Columbia Public Schools (CPS) this week. Douglass and Hickman graduate on Friday, while Battle and …
Read More »Columbia’s school board will have at least two new members, after today’s election
Seven candidates are seeking three seats on Columbia’s school board in today’s election. They are, in ballot order, Paul Harper, John Potter, board member Christopher Horn, James …
Read More »CPS and its bus contractor are short about 20 bus drivers
Columbia’s school board is expected to approve a one-year contract extension with Student Transportation Services (STA) for bus transportation service at Monday night’s meeting. The board approved …
Read More »(AUDIO): Yearwood: CPS renewing its focus on attendance, following DESE report
Attendance issues contributed to Columbia Public Schools (CPS) scoring just 70 percent on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) annual performance review. CPS Superintendent …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia College pleased with numbers from recent job fair
More than 100 employers from mid-Missouri and elsewhere had booths at this month’s Columbia College career fair, which drew several hundred people. Central Bank, Columbia Public Schools …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs ruled in late January that Columbia Public Schools (CPS) violated state statute in former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s CPS school board …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County court rules in favor of Basye in Columbia school board filing case
A Boone County judge has ruled that Columbia Public Schools (CPS) violated state statute in the Chuck Basye school board filing case. While CPS can appeal Judge Brouck …
Read More »UPDATE: Late starts for CPS and Jefferson City Public Schools, due to freezing rain
Overnight freezing rain and drizzle has caused Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and the Jefferson City School District to have a two-hour delayed start this (Monday) morning. That …
Read More »Monday trial set in Basye lawsuit against CPS regarding Columbia school board ballot
We should know Monday afternoon whether or not former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s (R-Rocheport) name will be listed on the April Columbia school board ballot. 939 the …
Read More »Columbia College and many mid-Missouri school districts canceling school on Wednesday, due to snow
The winter storm that’s beginning to impact mid-Missouri has already forced a number of school districts in the 939 the Eagle listening area to cancel classes for …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
Read More »Basye’s name is not listed on sample ballot approved by Columbia’s school board
Attorneys for a former Rocheport state lawmaker say they’re prepared to seek a court order to force Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to add his name to the …
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