Mid-Missouri Business Archives

Three Capital Region leaders leaving with MU Health Care merger

December 1, 2023 11:26 AM Matthew Sanders

Three top leaders at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City will lose their jobs as the business integrates with MU Health Care.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the minimum wage be higher?

December 1, 2023 3:38 AM Matthew Sanders

The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.

Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living

November 30, 2023 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

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.

Columbia apartment complex could face stricter inspection with lapsed certificate

November 2, 2023 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties but has applied for it.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you missed work because you didn’t have child care?

October 5, 2023 2:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Leaders say the lack of sufficient resources costs companies and the state more than a billion dollars each year and is most felt in rural areas.

80% of Missouri business leaders say child care crisis bad for state

October 4, 2023 11:02 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers, business leaders and business owners from across Missouri gathered for a discussion on an issue plaguing Missouri’s economy: child care.

MU Health Care expands services in northeast Missouri

October 3, 2023 11:09 AM Matthew Sanders

MU Health Care has reached an agreement with hospitals in Moberly and Kirksville that will expand its presence to northeast Missouri.

Local sheriff’s Department feeling pressure of UAW strike

October 2, 2023 4:28 PM Morgan Buresh

As the United Auto Workers strike continues for a third week, one Columbia mechanic says it could soon affect drivers.

Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?

September 4, 2023 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Moniteau County man accused of deceptive business practices

September 4, 2023 10:58 AM Matthew Sanders

A Cole County grand jury has indicted a Moniteau County man on two felonies for allegedly taking more than $9,000 for work that wasn’t performed.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Jefferson City compel the demolition of the Truman Hotel?

August 18, 2023 2:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

The dilapidated Truman Hotel has stood as an eyesore for years in Jefferson City.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you shop at the Columbia Mall?

August 10, 2023 6:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Mall continues to draw crowds when malls in other areas are shutting their doors.

Meat prices staying high as Missouri plants shut down

August 8, 2023 12:06 PM Morgan Buresh

The USDA is reporting losses in the meat industry, as high costs and low demand are increasing production. Meanwhile, consumers are still facing high prices at the grocery store.

Back-to-school costs expected to hit record high this year

August 4, 2023 11:52 AM Morgan Buresh

It’s that time of year when new backpacks are bought, school boxes are filled and pencils are sharpened, but this year, it could also burn a hole in people’s wallets.

Missouri sales tax holiday is this weekend, opt-outs not available for first time

August 1, 2023 7:47 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This weekend is Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday. Families will be able to shop for clothing and school items without paying sales or local tax on those items. The 2023 Back-to-School holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends Sunday. This year’s holiday is different than previous years because local counties