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.
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce calls Inflation Reduction Act a ‘tax hike’ on businesses
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.
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday starts in Missouri
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.
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Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion
Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.
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Local store held a firework safety course for the Fourth of July
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.
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Amazon expects to bring more than 100 new jobs as facility opens in Ashland
Amazon has brought a new facility to Mid-Missouri, the first Amazon facility outside of the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.
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United Way of Central Missouri launches fundraising drive
The United Way of Central Missouri embarked Thursday on a drive to raise more than $2 million to help community organizations.
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
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.
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Asian American restaurant owner shares culture through food
One Korean American in Columbia is contributing to the cultural exchange through his love of cooking.
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Hitachi Energy announces $10 million expansion for Jefferson City factory
Hitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory.
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Moser’s to open new store in Columbia next week
Moser’s will open its newest supermarket in Westbury Village, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive, at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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Audrain County Health Department wants to answer patients’ questions after hospital closure
The 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.
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Buying store brand items compared to name brand to save as inflation hits record high
Trips to the grocery store continue to cost more than normal as inflation hit a record high of 8.5% in March.
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Noble Health furloughs 175 employees at Audrain and Callaway hospitals
Noble Health said Friday that it has furloughed 175 employees at its hospitals in Audrain and Callaway counties.
Continue Reading Inflation threat looms over food, restaurant industry
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be receding in Missouri but the threat of inflation is still hurting businesses nationwide.
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Pandemic worsens staffing issues at children’s advocacy center
The 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.
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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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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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