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More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability
Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.
Continue ReadingEven in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Chamber of Commerce made public its opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act moving through Congress, saying it would mean a tax increase on the state’s business.
Continue ReadingThe state of Missouri officially began its back to school sales tax holiday at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning as the exemption is set to run through Sunday, Aug. 7.
Continue ReadingEquipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July weekend begins firework shows will be taking place but if you plan to host your own, officials want you to do it safely. To help with those efforts, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks store is holding a free firework safety class Saturday. The safety class started at 11 a.m.
Continue ReadingAmazon has brought a new facility to Mid-Missouri, the first Amazon facility outside of the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.
Continue ReadingThe United Way of Central Missouri embarked Thursday on a drive to raise more than $2 million to help community organizations.
Continue ReadingSome of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
Continue ReadingOne Korean American in Columbia is contributing to the cultural exchange through his love of cooking.
Continue ReadingHitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory.
Continue ReadingMoser’s will open its newest supermarket in Westbury Village, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive, at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe Audrain County Health Department said Tuesday that it is establishing a new service to help answer questions from patients of the now-closed Audrain Community Hospital.
Continue ReadingTrips to the grocery store continue to cost more than normal as inflation hit a record high of 8.5% in March.
Continue ReadingNoble Health said Friday that it has furloughed 175 employees at its hospitals in Audrain and Callaway counties.
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic appears to be receding in Missouri but the threat of inflation is still hurting businesses nationwide.
Continue ReadingThe Rainbow House, a local 24-hour children’s shelter and advocacy center, has struggled for months with not enough staff to serve the children it helps.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve raised its base interest rate a quarter-point Wednesday, part of a plan to ease inflation that’s eating into household budgets.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25% to help tame inflation. The announcement is expected Wednesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingBusinesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Continue ReadingThe 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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