Money Archives

DEFENDERS: Text tricks people into COVID-19 scams

April 23, 2020 8:30 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Missouri Attorney General is warning Missourians to keep an eye out for scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expert: Sharp decrease in state unemployment claims expected

April 23, 2020 1:40 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported Thursday that statewide unemployment claims were down by nearly half from the week before.

COVID-19 costs local wedding industry thousands

April 22, 2020 6:31 PM Sydney Olsen

This time of year the number of weddings is typically ramping up, but as a result of COVID-19 the industry has taken a huge hit. The impacts have been felt locally as well.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening

April 21, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.

Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order

April 20, 2020 2:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia city council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The city is encouraging people to livestream the meetings on the city’s website instead of attending in person.

Multi-billion dollar grant to help farmers and ranchers

April 18, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

The USDA is set to provide billions of dollars of federal grant relief to farmers and ranchers hit hard by COVID-19 across the United States.

Loan program for small businesses receives huge response

April 15, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Microenterprise Recovery Loan Program in Columbia opened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, and closed shortly before noon when the city received as many applications as they had funding for.

IRS launches new online tool to check on stimulus payments

April 15, 2020 11:32 AM Amber Tabeling

The InternalThe Internal Revenue Service launched Wednesday an online tool called “Get My Payment” for Americans to check on the status of their economic impact payment. Revenue Service launched an online tool called “Get My Payment” for people to check on the status of their Economic Impact Payment Wednesday morning.

COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife

April 14, 2020 6:59 PM Zach Boetto

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.

COVID-19 could impact fall enrollment, local business

April 14, 2020 7:32 PM Ben Fein

Representatives with the University met in an online town hall earlier today to discuss cuts expected to be made to Mizzou in the coming months.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

Economic impact payments: Who is eligible and how are they distributed?

April 13, 2020 5:31 PM Brittany Wiley

A quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.

DEFENDERS: Price gouging complaints reach nearly 1,000 in Missouri

April 10, 2020 7:28 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt confirms his office is investigating 951 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19. The number of consumer complaints has increased every week since mid-March when ABC 17 News started monitoring the data. The number of complaints reported on April 10 are 30 times higher than they were

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County leaders told to brace for financial slam from virus-related business closures

April 9, 2020 11:50 AM Joe McLean

Cole County elected officials and department leaders are being warned to prepare for the looming economic impact of the coronavirus.

As unemployment claims spike, changes have been made to help Americans stay afloat

April 9, 2020 5:56 PM Connor Hirsch

As unemployment numbers across the state and country remain sky-high, there are many resources for individuals under the federal COVID-19 stimulus package.

Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign

April 8, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.

Boonville casino lays off 350 workers, cites COVID-19

April 8, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

The Isle of Capri casino company notified the state that it will lay off 350 workers because of COVID-19.

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport

April 7, 2020 6:43 PM Sydney Olsen

City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.

Non-profits allowed to apply for SBA loans as COVID-19 pandemic continues

April 7, 2020 6:07 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag down businesses the public has been told to avoid, non-profits are also trying to stay afloat and provide services.