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You’ll have a chance this afternoon to see a design of the new $25-million elementary school that will be built in south Columbia, next to John Warner …
Read More »(LISTEN): Design of proposed new south Columbia elementary school to be shown today
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 »CPS school resource officer contract approved by Columbia’s school board
Columbia’s school board has unanimously approved a school resource officer (SRO) contract for Columbia Public Schools (CPS). Monday evening’s vote was unanimous after some contract wording changes, …
Read More »Ameren Missouri operating center to host Columbia’s REDI meeting today
Columbia’s large Ameren Missouri facility near Lemone Industrial drive will host today’s REDI board meeting. REDI stands for Regional Economic Development Incorporated. Top business leaders and elected …
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 »Columbia’s newest school board members begin their terms
Columbia’s three newly-elected school board members have been sworn-in. April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman were sworn-in during Monday evening’s board reorganization meeting. The three challengers …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to vote on salary schedules; three board members to leave office
Columbia’s school board is set to vote this evening on a proposal to approve salary schedules for the 2023-24 school year. The plan from Columbia Public Schools …
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 »(AUDIO): 100-plus people attend CPS school board candidate debate
More than 100 people attended Monday night’s Columbia school board candidate forum at Mizzou’s Cornell Hall. All seven candidates participated in the debate, which was moderated by ComoBuz.com …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses CPS, CPS candidates forum and trash on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy will moderate Monday night’s Columbia school board candidate debate inside Mizzou’s Cornell Hall. He expects a good crowd for the event, which begins …
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 »CPS attendance and math scores to be highlighted by superintendent tonight
Columbia’s school board will hear a report this evening from the superintendent about the recent state annual performance review. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood …
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): Outside agencies like Burrell have reached out to CPS after student’s death
A celebration of life service for the Rock Bridge student killed in this week’s motorcycle crash is Friday afternoon in Columbia. The 15-year-old student’s service is tomorrow …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s low unemployment rate highlighted by business leaders, who also face some labor shortages
Columbia’s unemployment rate continues to be one of the lowest in Missouri and the nation. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews says December’s …
Read More »CPS superintendent sends letter to parents after drag queen controversy; encourages return to civil conversation
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent has written a letter to CPS families that apologizes to parents frustrated about the level of communication regarding a January 19th …
Read More »No meeting between Governor Parson and CPS Superintendent Yearwood, at this time
The Missouri governor’s office says there is no scheduled meeting at this time between Governor Mike Parson and CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. 939 the Eagle News …
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 »CPS: Juvenile Hickman student arrested for graffiti incident
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says a juvenile Hickman high school student has been arrested for Wednesday afternoon’s graffiti incident, an incident that led to extra …
Read More »EquipmentShare expansion is one of the largest expansions in Columbia history
Missouri Governor Mike Parson praises EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia, describing it as great news for the entire state. Governor Parson (R) …
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