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 budgets.
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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 Ukraine.
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Columbia Regional Airport to add flight next month
American Airlines will add another departing flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport next month, the airport said Friday.
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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 invasion of Ukraine.
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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 energy,” Biden said in remarks from the White House. “That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at US ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine.”
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?
Some are calling for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.
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Ways to save money on gas as prices keep climbing
Gas prices continue to spike across the country as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, causing drivers pain at the pump.
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Game show, music showcases highlight day three of the True/False Film Festival
Columbia’s True/False Film Festival is set to enter its third day as attendees can take in over 30 films, along with other events including a game show and music showcases.
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U.S unemployment rate drops to 3.8% in February
The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February, with the country adding 678,000 jobs, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the True/False Film Festival?
The True/False Film Festival draws thousands of people every year to downtown Columbia.
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More than $5 million granted to expand broadband in Northern Boone County
Socket Telecomm in Boone County is receiving over $5 million to expand broadband infrastructure in Northern Boone County as part of a $42.2 million federal grant to the state of Missouri.
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Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion
The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.
Continue Reading True/False Film Festival returns to normal venues after last year’s pandemic restrictions
Columbia’s hallmark film festival, True/False, returns Thursday to downtown, and this year it will be back at familiar locations indoors.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are higher energy prices crunching your household budget?
Inflation is hitting Americans hard, and that includes energy prices.
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Columbia residents express frustrations over solid waste temp workers’ lack of benefits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At the Columbia City Council on Monday night, several people expressed their frustrations to the council members over the benefits and pay of temporary workers for Columbia’s Solid Waste. Charles Holden, a temporary worker for Columbia Solid Waste, said he’s worked for the city for around eight months. He asked the city
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Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge to officially open Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about a year of construction, the Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge is set to officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Previously, the bridge construction was delayed in October due to manufacturing issues with bridge materials. According to the official website, the bridge is about 830 feet long and
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you spending more on gifts this Christmas?
Experts predict Christmas spending will be up this year after last year was affected by job losses and the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is inflation a significant problem?
The GOP argues that Democratic policies that have pumped money into the economy are helping to drive inflation. Democrats counter that the high prices are temporary and caused largely by the pandemic’s effects. They say the economy will settle down soon.
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Black Friday shopping in Mid-Missouri slowly returns back to normal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This year, there’s a different presence in downtown Columbia than there was on Black Friday amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Mccormick, who works for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, says a lot more people are out shopping for Black Friday when comparing last year. However, many people are starting to rely
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