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Columbia business issued CID by AG Bailey, accused of deceptive business practices involving e-cigarettes

April 17, 2024 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday issued a civil investigative demand to four Missouri businesses, including one in Columbia. In a press release, Bailey stated he launched an investigation into illegal vape and marijuana products after claiming the state received reports that “distributors were potentially violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.”

Next round of Missouri cannabis microbusinesses applications opens; applicant, state discuss challenges, triumphs in first round

April 15, 2024 7:24 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Missouri Department of Cannabis Regulation opened its second round of microbusiness applications. According to the Department of Health and Senior Service, microbusinesses “are designed to allow marginalized or under-represented individuals to participate in the legal marijuana market.” To be eligible for a license an application needed to meet

Two Columbia businesses lose marijuana microbusiness licenses over ineligibility

March 27, 2024 8:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Two Columbia businesses have had their marijuana microbusiness dispensary business licenses revoked. On Wednesday the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced in a press release that the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation had revoked nine microbusiness cannabis facilities due to ineligibility. This included two Columbia-based businesses under the names of

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Apple a monopoly?

March 22, 2024 2:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Justice Department announced a historic antitrust lawsuit Thursday against one of the world’s biggest companies.

Bird scooters to leave Jefferson City

March 20, 2024 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Bird scooters will soon leave Jefferson City, according to a press release from the city. The release states that the city was notified by Bird on Sunday that the company would be ending business in Jefferson City. The city it wasn’t notified when the removal of scooters would begin, the release

New Ace Hardware location to open in Columbia later this year

March 13, 2024 7:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westlake Ace Hardware announced in a Wednesday press release that it will be opening a third location in Columbia later this year. Ace Hardware had two locations in Columbia at 1910 West Worley Street and 1900 Business Loop 70 East. According to the release, the new location will be in the Rock

Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores

March 13, 2024 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday it will close nearly 1,000 stores.

Five Below eyes Columbia location

March 5, 2024 9:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A national discount store is eyeing a new Columbia location. Architects say Five Below has submitted plans for a retail store on stadium boulevard. The firm “Robert F Vanney Architect” told ABC 17 News that it would be located in between the old macy’s and bed, bath and beyond stores. A Five Below representative

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you affected by the nationwide cellphone outage?

February 23, 2024 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many people had trouble using their cellphones when they woke up on Thursday.

The Shops At Sharp End celebrates opening in historically Black district

January 31, 2024 11:47 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Officials and community members plan to celebrate a new Downtown Columbia startup incubator in the location of a historic Black-owned business district.

Dogmaster Distillery to close Feb. 29

January 1, 2024 8:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dogmaster Distillery wrote on its Facebook page on Monday night that it will close at the end of February. The Columbia business was founded in 2014, according to its website. ABC 17 News reached out to founder Van Hawxby on Monday night. Hawxby said they had nothing to add that wasn’t already

Red Weir Athletic Supplies closing on Dec. 23

December 12, 2023 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A long-time Columbia sporting goods store is closing its doors this month after more than 60 years in business. According to this sign on the store’s door, Red Weir Athletic Supplies will officially close on Dec. 23 and is no longer taking any new orders. A sign in a window reads: “WE

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the minimum wage be higher?

December 1, 2023 3:38 AM Matthew Sanders

The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.

Local businesses thrive as MU Football’s successful season boosts revenue

November 11, 2023 8:02 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local businesses across Columbia see an increase in revenue as the University of Missouri football program has a stellar season. For the first time since 1980, MU Football sold four consecutive sellout games. The hype around the Tigers led to a surge in shopping and engagement throughout Columbia. Bud’s BBQ is located

Meat prices staying high as Missouri plants shut down

August 8, 2023 12:06 PM Morgan Buresh

The USDA is reporting losses in the meat industry, as high costs and low demand are increasing production. Meanwhile, consumers are still facing high prices at the grocery store.

Powerball Jackpot reaches $900 million, third-largest Powerball jackpot

July 17, 2023 7:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Powerball says people nationwide will have the chance to win $900 million as the jackpot has gone up again after no one was able to match all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. That makes the new jackpot the third largest in the game’s history and the seventh-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. ABC

University of Missouri hopes new nuclear reactor will attract economic growth, top talent to Columbia

June 14, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

The Regional Economic Development Inc. Board, more commonly referred to as REDI, is starting the first of its On The Road meetings at the NextGen Precision Health building on the university’s campus Wednesday morning. According to the agenda, the board will hear a presentation on the research reactor.

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year

June 14, 2023 1:32 PM Associated Press

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.

Missouri tops $100 million in first month of recreational marijuana sales

March 4, 2023 7:50 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Department of Health and Senior Services shows there were $102.9 million in marijuana sales across Missouri in February. About 70% of that is from recreational sales, the rest was medical marijuana. Recreational marijuana sales started on Feb. 3. That first weekend, sales were over $8 million on just recreational

Columbia College hosts Black Business Expo

February 18, 2023 10:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College hosted its fourth Black Business Expo Saturday, Feb 18. in Columbia. The Expo was hosted by the office of diversity, equity, and Inclusion. The Black Business Expo ran from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. inside the Southwell Complex on Rangline Street. The expo included live music and entertainment and was