COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) The National Retail Federation is projecting another record-breaking holiday season, predicting that Americans will spend more than $1 trillion on gifts, food and décor. Consumers plan to spend an average of $890.49 per person this year on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. That figure marks the second-highest spending level in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shopping for Thanksgiving this year likely put less of a strain on people’s wallets this year, according to a survey. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey shows a Thanksgiving dinner was down about 5% in 2025, compared to 2024. The report states an average dinner for 10 people costs roughly
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Excessive inflation has been a relentless presence in the American economy, and it hangs over the start of yet another holiday season. Some good news, though — the cost of the average Thanksgiving meal itself is actually down this year. But for the most part, consumers are continuing to pay more than they did a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care will likely cost you more in 2026, as open enrollment for health insurance is just around the corner. Open enrollment refers to the time of year when people are able to sign up for health care insurance, change their current plans, or cancel their plan all together. However, people may
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A senior property tax exemption that went into effect last year will result in Boone County issuing more than $2.2 million in tax credits to seniors. Eligible seniors are able to apply for an exemption by each summer and voters in August approved decided to expand the law to apply to levies.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  As Missouri families fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, many will notice a sting at the checkout counter. Beef prices have surged to record highs, fueled by a “perfect storm” of drought, inflation and shrinking cattle herds — and Missouri farmers are feeling the squeeze. Ground beef prices reached an
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Credit Union has legally merged with the River Region Credit Union, according a post on the Missouri Credit Union’s website. “Now that we’re legally merged, the work to combine our systems and services takes center stage. This marks an exciting time for us to make good on our promise of
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation slowed sharply in March, new data showed Thursday, underscoring the continued strength and resilience of the economy ahead of President Trump’s aggressive trade moves. In any other timeline, such news would stoke optimism that Americans’ cost of living is no longer surging. Instead, Thursday’s Consumer Price Index report
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COLUMBIA Mo, (KMIZ) Building supplies are on the long list of products affected by President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs and as Trump extends tariffs on cars, local developers and Realtors are hoping for more exceptions to be made. Since Tuesday, 25% tariffs have been imposed on products from Mexico and Canada with an additional 10%
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Inflation is picking up again and President Donald Trump said this week it’s all his predecessor’s fault. But no matter who Trump blames for inflation, America’s economic mood is now souring — and Trump is getting the heat for it. The University of Michigan’s latest survey, released Friday,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to head to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadephia Eagles on Feb. 9, many fans are also preparing their wallets, as ticket and travel prices soar. “Don’t expect to go to the Super Bowl for cheap if you’re going to cheer on the
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales of existing homes in the US fell last year to the lowest level in almost three decades, as sky-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates squeezed home buyers. Sales of previously owned homes, which make up the vast majority of the market, totaled 4.06 million in 2024,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme weather events have been driving up insurance premiums for years. However, a Columbia insurance agent said Thursday that the Los Angeles wildfires, which have caused billions of dollars in losses, are unlikely to have a direct effect on premiums here in the short term. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says
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A look at some recent major product recalls.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips The Food and Drug Administration has recalled Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips. Regulators issued the recall because the dog food has a potential salmonella threat. This recall affects 5-ounce bags that were sold online and in stores in about 20 states, including Missouri according to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Grimmway Farms carrot recall The Food and Drug Administration has recalled organic whole and baby carrots made by Grimmway Farms because of an E-Coli outbreak. The carrots were sold at retail stores nationwide and include three dozen brands like Bunny Lu, Good and Gather, Marketside and Nature’s Promise. According to the FDA,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) GMC vehicles General Motors has recalled 460,000 diesel vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall was issued because of a transmission problem. A transmission valve can wear down over time and cause the rear wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker recalled 24 truck
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The way people watch TV has changed a lot. Now millions of us watch via the internet, using streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime to get our entertainment. And in some cases, we’re paying too much for too many of them. How many streaming services are you subscribed to? Let
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 7,600 applications have been submitted to the Boone County Collector’s Office for a senior property tax exemption, according to Boone County Collector Brian McCollum. A state law allowing a property tax exemption for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by county commissioners. Boone
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The number of available jobs in the US grew in August, signaling an undercurrent of strength in the labor market at a time when its vitals are being carefully monitored by the Federal Reserve. There were an estimated 8.04 million job openings in August, an increase from an upwardly
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