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Study shows rising rent prices in Missouri

May 16, 2022 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

Rental prices nationwide have soared over the past year and experts predict they will remain high throughout 2022.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

Home prices rise along with inflation

May 3, 2022 11:58 AM Marina Diaz

Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.

Sixth annual Molly’s Miles set to begin Saturday morning

April 30, 2022 3:09 AM Ben Fein

The sixth annual Molly’s Miles is set to resume its in person 5k and 10k, after 1,110 days since the last in person event.

Columbia Housing Authority and partners inviting the public to plan Comprehensive Homeless Service Center

April 28, 2022 4:57 PM Leila Mitchell

The collaborative event is hosted by CHA, Loaves and Fishes, Love Columbia, Room at the Inn, Turning Point and the Voluntary Action Center.

Bagnell Dam set to reopen this Friday

April 27, 2022 11:42 AM Kennedy Miller

The bridge across the Bagnell Dam at the Lake of the Ozarks is expected to reopen to travelers Friday.

Annual “Bowling for Autism” charity event set to kick off Saturday in Columbia

April 23, 2022 3:47 AM Ben Fein

The annual Bowling for Autism charity event is set to kick off at AMF Town and Country Lanes in Columbia, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Audrain and Callaway County community hospitals have a new Texas-based owner

April 22, 2022 7:47 PM Marina Diaz

A Texas-based hospital and medical management company announced on Friday that they are assuming control of both the Audrain and Callaway County community hospitals.

UM Board of Curators to meet Thursday, set to discuss inflation

April 21, 2022 3:45 AM Ben Fein

The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at Missouri S&T and are scheduled to discuss inflation at the university among other topics.

Jefferson City to start taking bids for historic buildings on East Capitol Avenue

April 19, 2022 8:30 PM Marina Diaz

Jefferson City will start taking bids and rehabilitation plans on certain properties located on East Capitol Avenue next week.

Experts say there are ways to save on travel despite inflation

April 19, 2022 1:14 PM Erika McGuire

Summer travel is right around the corner and travelers may be rethinking their plans as inflation hit 8.5% in March.

Weekly unemployment claims increase in Missouri as legislation seeks to limit benefits

April 15, 2022 5:35 AM Ben Fein

Unemployment claims in the state of Missouri took a substantial jump in the latest report, showing 10,108 new claims for the week ending on April 9.

Boone County Commission to review use tax Thursday afternoon

April 14, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m., as the newly approved use tax for Boone County is set to go through its first reading.

Pulaski County deputies rescue 11 dogs from home

April 10, 2022 10:11 AM Meghan Drakas

PULASKI Co., Mo. (KMIZ) Pulaski County deputies visited a home in the 13000 block of Halt Drive on Thursday and found 11 dogs in need of medical attention. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said initial reports said several dogs were severely emaciated and neglected at the home. The owners of the dogs voluntarily surrendered them

Local shoppers say the Columbia Farmer’s Market is still priced friendly despite vendors seeing costs increase

April 9, 2022 9:49 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia Farmer’s Market finished up their second week of the spring season season on Saturday. The market had 50 vendors on site Saturday but as the season progresses, it plans to have at least 70. While inflation has made the prices of many products higher, the farmers market says it is still

An Osage County farmer struggles to keep up as inflation sticks around

April 8, 2022 4:53 PM Kennedy Miller

A farm in Osage County is taking a hard hit as gas and food prices continue rising.

Columbia/Boone County voters approve use tax; Ashland rejects the change

April 6, 2022 4:20 PM Chanel Porter

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, voters in Boone County and Columbia passed a Proposition 1 Use Tax on the ballot which will add a sales tax on out-of-state vendors for online purchases. Boone County’s use tax will be 1.75% and Columbia’s be will 2%. This is the exact same as what residents already pay