QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the possibility of a recession worry you?
Meetings from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting revealed Thursday that the central bank expects a recession.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you noticing easing inflation?
Inflation fell in March, perhaps marking a sign of more easing to come.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you own any Tupperware?
Things appear to have gone south for Tupperware.
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Voters across Boone County approve marijuana sales taxes
Residents across Boone County and in its cities voted to impose 3% taxes on marijuana sales in their political subdivisions.
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Cardinal Health in Moberly to lay off more than 130 employees by end of June
Cardinal Health is permanently closing its factory and will lay off 131 employees by the end of June, according to a letter sent to Moberly officials.
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Cities and organizations submit applications as Boone County ARPA funds deadline nears
The deadline to submit applications for the first round of the Boone County ARPA funding is fast approaching and more than 20 organizations and local governments have so far asked for a chunk of the $15 million available.
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Missouri, Columbia have no money in failed California bank
The governments of Missouri and Columbia don’t have to worry about whether they’re going to lose money from the biggest American bank collapse in decades.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about the banking system?
Investors and consumers seem to have jitters this week after two American banks — one in California and another in New York — shut down over the past few days.
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Columbia City Council approves tourism development funds for True/False
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council at its meeting on Monday approved tourism development funds for the True/False Film Festival, which takes place annually in Downtown Columbia. The resolution authorizes a tourism development sponsorship between the city and True/False this year. The festival will take place March 2-5. There will be roughly 130 screenings.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has ‘eggflation’ changed how you shop?
The price of all kinds of essential items is up in this weird economy.
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2023 Boone County budget prioritizes pay increase for law enforcement
Increased salaries for sheriff’s deputies and other emergency employees are a priority in the 2023 Boone County budget approved Thursday, with officials citing the need to reverse “unprecedented employee turnover and lengthy vacancies.”
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Ameren Missouri launches program to help customers return to permanent housing
Ameren Missouri is piloting a program that it says will help people with housing difficulties get back on their feet.
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Missouri vs Kansas rivalry game benefits local businesses
After more than a decade, the border war returned to Columbia. With crowds of fans following their teams, the sports rivalry between Missouri and Kansas is benefiting local businesses. Jason Paetzold, the owner of Bud’s Classic Barbecue, said the restaurant’s numbers have been similar to what they would see on a football game day. “Anytime
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your holiday budget bigger or smaller this year?
The National Retail Federation says a record number of people shopped at stores over Thanksgiving and the following weekend.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are falling gas prices a good sign?
Gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since last February.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in Cyber Monday deals?
Another post-Thanksgiving shopping holiday is here.
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Local restaurant owner says Mizzou football season helps with business
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local business owner says this year’s football season was great for business in Downtown Columbia. Mizzou just wrapped up its last home game of the season with a 29-27 win over Arkansas. Despite students still being away for Thanksgiving, restaurants Downtown were still busy before the game started. Jason Paetzold owns
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Inflation, drought drive up Christmas tree prices
Decking the halls may hurt your wallet a little more than usual this year.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going shopping on Black Friday?
Black Friday shopping has been an American tradition for decades. But as technology changes the economy, the nature of Black Friday also changes. Now stores are offering steep discounts before Thanksgiving and consumers can find special deals online. Are you going Black Friday shopping this year? Answer in the poll.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for Thanksgiving?
AAA predicts nearly 55 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
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