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Missouri sports betting hits lowest month, but sees bump in taxable revenue ahead of expected college football surge

August 31, 2026 7:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While Missouri sportsbooks recorded their lowest monthly wagering total in July, that figure is expected to surge once the college football season gets into full swing. Recent figures from the Missouri Gaming Commission show sportsbooks accepted $246.8 million in wagers in July, with baseball bets accounting for $135.2 million of that total. That

‘Clerical error’ leads to delayed OT payout for roughly 170 Algoa Correctional Center employees

May 28, 2026 6:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roughly 170 employees at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City will see a delayed payment for their overtime. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections said the affected employees can wait until June 15 to receive their payout or get a paper check this week that could have some additional income tax

Lawsuit seeks to block or rewrite ballot measure that could eliminate income tax in Missouri

May 14, 2026 7:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City woman is suing Missouri’s secretary of state and multiple lawmakers over language used for a potential ballot question this fall. The lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday, surrounds House Joint Resolution 173/174, which would put a question on whether to eliminate income tax in the state before Missouri voters.

Trump’s signature to appear on paper currency

March 26, 2026 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on paper currency, the Treasury Department announced in a Thursday press release. Paper money typically has the signatures of the Treasurer of the United State and the Secretary of Treasury. It will be the first time a sitting president has had his signature on U.S. currency,

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26

January 8, 2026 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is Monday, January 26, the agency said on Thursday. Not an early bird? No problem. You have until Wednesday, April 15 to file your return

Attorney General warns shoppers of scams ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 27, 2025 5:31 PM Euphenie Andre

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

Survey shows Thanksgiving dinner costs are down this year; local grocery prices align

November 25, 2025 7:40 PM Nia Hinson

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

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you paying less for your Thanksgiving meal this year?

November 24, 2025 3:38 AM Matthew Sanders

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

Health insurance premium costs in Missouri expected to rise drastically next year

October 27, 2025 7:57 PM Nia Hinson

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

Boone County out $2.2 million from senior property tax freeze

October 24, 2025 3:28 PM Ryan Shiner

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.

‘Perfect storm’ of drought, demand sends beef prices soaring ahead of Independence Day

July 2, 2025 6:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

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

River Region Credit Union, Missouri Credit Union legally merge

April 11, 2025 2:26 PM Ryan Shiner

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

US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mounting

April 10, 2025 7:33 AM CNN Newsource

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

Local Realtors and home developers watch for Trump’s next moves for tariffs

March 5, 2025 12:42 PM Marie Moyer

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%

US consumer sentiment plunges over tariff and inflation fears

February 21, 2025 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

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,

Local Chiefs fans heading to Super Bowl LIX could save big on travel thanks to location

January 27, 2025 5:32 PM Gabrielle Teiner

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

US home sales in 2024 fell to lowest level since 1995

January 24, 2025 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

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,

California wildfires unlikely to have major effect on Missouri insurance premiums

January 16, 2025 5:35 PM Matthew Sanders, Haley Swaino

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

RECALL ROUNDUP: Taquitos, chicken broth and smoke alarms recalled

January 16, 2025 11:46 AM Erika McGuire

A look at some recent major product recalls.

RECALL ROUNDUP: Dog food and Hyundai vehicles recalled

November 28, 2024 11:14 AM Erika McGuire

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