Missouri’s fireworks industry booms
The start of fireworks sales Thursday in Missouri, one of America’s most fireworks-happy states.
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McDonald’s releases a new $5 value meal to combat inflation
McDonald’s has revealed the details of its highly anticipated $5 value meal, which the fast food chain hopes will rev up sluggish sales and lure back customers who have cut back.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you adjusted to inflation?
The latest inflation report released Wednesday showed that price increases eased in May.
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While inflation decreases, farmers and shoppers still feel its effects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The latest inflation report shows the rising cost of goods is slowing, but the lasting effects from years of inflation are still impacting farmers and shoppers. The inflation report released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices remained relatively the same from April to May after prices fell
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Easter spending slightly down from last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The total spending for Easter is slightly down this year after it increased the past few years reaching its highest peak in 2023 with $24 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. A survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Proper Insights and Analytics showed that consumer spending is expected to
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Downtown Columbia businesses reflect after busy weekend downtown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marked the last day of the True False Film Festival in Columbia, which was expected to bring in 10,000-15,000 people to the downtown area. With an influx of people flocking to the area, downtown businesses said they noticed an increase in business. Owner of Ninth Street Public House Jamez Kanne said
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the economy is improving?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday that the American economy was on good footing.
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Local wedding industry slowly bounces back after pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The wedding industry is gradually rebounding after facing significant losses during the pandemic. According to local wedding vendors, the average cost of a wedding in Missouri ranges from $28,000 to $30,000. Although there is a slow resurgence in the industry, wedding officials note that there is still room for growth. Many people
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Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living
Missouri’s minimum wage is increasing by 30 cents in 2024 from $12 to $12.30 per hour — the first time it will be based on inflation instead of a voter-approved amount in five years.
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Central Missouri-based company brings over 150 new jobs to Moberly
Moberly is welcoming in new workforce growth as a Mid-Missouri-based company opens its doors in the small city.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you Black Friday shopping this year?
Millions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.
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Cost of food and gas both down this Thanksgiving compared to 2022
The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.
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Missouri sees over $100 million in marijuana sales in October
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has made about $1.8 billion from marijuana sales since the adult-use was legalized. The Department of Health and Senior Services released the latest sales numbers, showing $95.5 million was made in adult sales in October, along with $17.6 million in medical sales. This makes a total of $113.1 million in
Continue ReadingNew home construction increased in October for second straight month
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The annual pace of new home construction increased again last month amid a historic shortage of housing inventory and crushing mortgage rates. Housing starts, a measure of new home construction, jumped by 1.9% in October, compared to the previous month. Starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you started to see lower grocery prices?
The prices of some grocery items have started to fall, and the CEO of Walmart on Thursday said the economy could be in store for deflation.
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General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute. A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with
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Local sheriff’s Department feeling pressure of UAW strike
As the United Auto Workers strike continues for a third week, one Columbia mechanic says it could soon affect drivers.
Continue ReadingHow the United Auto Workers strike could impact vehicle prices in the near future
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the United Auto Workers union strike moves into day three and discussions between CEOs and workers continue, consumers and car dealers could start to see impacts on car prices in the future. Popular vehicles that are already in limited supply such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Ford F-Series pickup trucks, GMC
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is inflation still draining your finances?
Inflation was up in August for the second straight month, according to reports released Tuesday.
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UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike
By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Wednesday that offers from the companies aren’t enough and the union is getting ready to strike. In an online address to union members, Fain said General
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