Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend
Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans…
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Gas prices hit record high as travel ramps up for Memorial Day weekend
As mid-Missourians plan their Memorial Day trips, you may want to budget a little extra for gas this…
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Study shows rising rent prices in Missouri
Rental prices nationwide have soared over the past year and experts predict they will remain high throughout 2022.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have the stock market’s troubles cost you money?
The stock market has been on a wild ride lately, erasing vast amounts of wealth and weathering several days with major…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which do you blame more for high gas prices?
There’s plenty of blame to go around for soaring gas prices.…
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Baby formula shortage continues to put a strain on parents
Grocery stores have begun to limit the amount of baby formula parents can purchase as a formula shortage continues.…
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Home prices rise along with inflation
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.…
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Diesel prices hit record high
According to AAA, the national average of diesel was $5.321 to start the week — more than $2 above last year’s national average.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had to adjust your shopping habits because of rising prices?
Surging prices have affected all manner of goods and services, including key commodities such as food and fuel.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about an economic downturn?
The Dow plunged about 2% Tuesday afternoon in part on fears that higher interest rates will lead to a…
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Experts say there are ways to save on travel despite inflation
Summer travel is right around the corner and travelers may be rethinking their plans as inflation hit 8.5% in March.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will inflated prices affect your Easter plans?
Prices are up, at supermarkets and at restaurants, as inflation hits levels not seen in…
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Buying store brand items compared to name brand to save as inflation hits record high
Trips to the grocery store continue to cost more than normal as inflation hit a record high of 8.5% in March.…
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Easter dinner will cost more this Sunday
Whether they stay home or go out to eat on Easter Sunday, consumers are going to see higher…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was the Fed right to raise interest rates?
The Federal Reserve raised its base interest rate a quarter-point Wednesday, part of a plan to ease inflation that’s eating into household…
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25%
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25% to help tame inflation. The announcement is expected Wednesday afternoon.…
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High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of…
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American Airlines will add another departing flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport next month, the airport…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you blame President Biden for high gas prices?
Republican politicians are pinning the blame for prices on President Joe Biden and his policies, saying the increase stretches back before Russia’s…
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Biden announces ban on Russian energy imports
“Today I am announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy. We’re banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and…
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