QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?
The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
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Norcross family creates massive model train display for a good cause
By Amanda Rose Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Jonathan and Donna Galucki never thought a family passion would turn into a massive and magical model train display at their Norcross business. “It started with one innocent train. It starts so innocently and then it grew into that,” said Jonathan
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Don’t get sick from salmonella this holiday season
By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means it’s a good time to pay attention to safe food handling practices when cooking and baking meals and treats. But what are the best ways to reduce your risk of illnesses such as salmonella infection when you find yourself in the kitchen or
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Target is taking booze-less spirits mainstream
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — With sales of non-alcoholic beverages recently becoming a nearly half-billion dollar industry, even Target is becoming sober curious. The chain is partnering with Sèchey, an online retailer that sells alcohol-free spirits and wines, to add a selection of popular brands rolling out to 450 Target stores across
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the minimum wage be higher?
The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.
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Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living
Missouri’s minimum wage is increasing by 30 cents in 2024 from $12 to $12.30 per hour — the first time it will be based on inflation instead of a voter-approved amount in five years.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been sick this season?
Plenty of upper respiratory illnesses are going around in Mid-Missouri.
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Health officials say stay safe while keeping warm this winter
Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingDog leaves animal shelter after two years, but still needs forever home
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Patience and persistence paid off for an animal rescue worker who was determined to help one specific dog. ‘Red’ moved to a foster home on Saturday after a two-year wait. Until now, Red had been living at the humane society
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US airports on track for ‘busiest ever’ Thanksgiving season
By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — US airports are on the verge of setting more travel records as huge numbers of travelers have been taking to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday it’s nearing its anticipated 30 million passengers total over the holiday period. The agency
Continue ReadingFamily turns on magnificent 50,000-light display for Christmas
By Bryanna Gallagher Click here for updates on this story PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — A family in Camden County is spreading holiday cheer with over 50,000 lights. They call it the ‘Lights on Bryn Mawr’. It’s been a tradition for six years now. Family, friends, and neighbors all came together in Pennsauken, New Jersey
Continue Reading New home sales fell last month as mortgage rates hit 2023 high
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — New home sales in the United States fell in October as typical mortgage rates reached their highest levels this year. Sales of newly constructed homes fell 5.6% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000, from a revised rate of 719,000 in September, according to
Continue ReadingFamily celebrates ‘Swiftmas’ with Taylor Swift-inspired decorations
By Rob Hughes and WLS Digital Team Click here for updates on this story NAPERVILLE, Illinois (WLS) — Maybe you’ve heard of her. Taylor Swift is kind of a big deal. She’s everywhere, including, right now, in our news, thanks to a Naperville family who put its own spin on the holiday season. Are you
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Record-breaking online shopping predicted for Cyber Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black Friday is over, but families can still take advantage of offers and discounts for holiday shopping thorugh Cyber Monday. This year, 182 million consumers are projected to take advantage of the season’s lowest in-store and online prices, with 71.1 million online shoppers, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you Black Friday shopping this year?
Millions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.
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Columbia organization continues Thanksgiving meal honoring Almeta Crayton
For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall fruits, children’s pain medication, Hy-Vee turkey gravy and helium tanks
Peaches, plums and nectarines made by HMC Farms have been recalled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to a listeria outbreak.
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Experts share safety advice for Thanksgiving cooking
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As some are preparing, or continuing to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, local and national officials are providing safety tips when cooking in the kitchen. According to the US Fire Administration, cooking causes nearly 75% of all Thanksgiving day fires. Over half happening between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. FEMA
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Columbia Regional Airport flight delayed to start busy Thanksgiving travel day
Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.
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