Mid-Missouri Business Archives

Parson visits growing Columbia equipment rental company

November 3, 2022 6:01 AM Joushua Blount

Gov. Michael Parson visited a growing Columbia business Thursday morning.

Columbia man charged with tampering with evidence

September 28, 2022 1:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Tuesday with tampering with evidence in relation to an investigation involving the sale of alcohol to a minor. A warrant was issued Jan. 10 for Jay Patel, 35, to provide video from Dash Convenience and Liquor Store on Ninth Street in Columbia. Patel claimed the video system

State health officials grant owner more time to reopen hospitals in Fulton, Mexico

September 23, 2022 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

State health officials have granted the owners of community hospitals in Fulton and Mexico more time to hold onto their licenses while the hospitals remain closed.

Local Walmart stores among dozens getting upgrades

September 21, 2022 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

More than 40 Walmart locations across Missouri will be under construction as stores are updated and remodeled.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

EquipmentShare moves closer to winning tax incentive approval for expansion

August 25, 2022 6:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia company came a step closer Thursday to landing tax credits it says will allow it to convert its headquarters in an old furniture store into a facility that can handle heavy tech demands.

Callaway Community Hospital at risk of not opening, interim CEO says

August 24, 2022 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The interim CEO of the shuttered Callaway Community Hospital said the facility is in jeopardy of not opening by a Sept. 21 deadline.

Students return to University of Missouri campus, along with their money

August 17, 2022 12:09 PM Kennedy Miller

Thousands of college students are coming back to Mid-Missouri this week, along with the extra money they pump into the local economy.

Audrain County ammunition dealer accused of failing to deliver purchased items

August 15, 2022 11:22 AM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico, Missouri, ammunition dealer is being accused by the Better Business Bureau of not delivering goods purchased by buyers in Missouri and elsewhere.

Inflation remains high while gas prices drop

August 14, 2022 5:34 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inflation is still working to average itself out, however national gas prices have now dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March of 2022, according to AAA. The most recent AAA gas price map shows, the national average at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $3.54

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable broadband internet?

August 12, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Broadband internet remains out of reach for some people in rural areas of Mid-Missouri.

More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability

August 11, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.

Missouri Chamber of Commerce calls Inflation Reduction Act a ‘tax hike’ on businesses

August 8, 2022 11:54 AM Kennedy Miller

The 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.

Back-to-school sales tax holiday starts in Missouri

August 5, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

The 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.

Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion

August 3, 2022 11:15 AM Matthew Sanders

Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.

Local store held a firework safety course for the Fourth of July

July 2, 2022 5:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, 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.

Amazon expects to bring more than 100 new jobs as facility opens in Ashland

June 30, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

Amazon has brought a new facility to Mid-Missouri, the first Amazon facility outside of the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.

United Way of Central Missouri launches fundraising drive

June 23, 2022 1:24 PM Joushua Blount

The United Way of Central Missouri embarked Thursday on a drive to raise more than $2 million to help community organizations.

Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions

May 27, 2022 12:34 PM Hannah Falcon

Some 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.

Asian American restaurant owner shares culture through food

May 25, 2022 4:44 PM Deborah Kendrick

One Korean American in Columbia is contributing to the cultural exchange through his love of cooking.