Money Archives

Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign

April 8, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.

Boonville casino lays off 350 workers, cites COVID-19

April 8, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

The Isle of Capri casino company notified the state that it will lay off 350 workers because of COVID-19.

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport

April 7, 2020 6:43 PM Sydney Olsen

City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.

Non-profits allowed to apply for SBA loans as COVID-19 pandemic continues

April 7, 2020 6:07 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag down businesses the public has been told to avoid, non-profits are also trying to stay afloat and provide services.

Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans

April 7, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.

DEFENDERS: Missouri AG reports more than 500 COVID-19 price gouging complaints

April 1, 2020 7:34 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s office said it has received more than 500 price gouging complaints in the past two weeks related to COVID-19. Chris Nuelle, Press Secretary with the Missouri Attorney General’s office, said it has received 534 complaints as of Wednesday. Attorney General Eric Schmitt says some of the top

Local company reacts to suspension on building permits

March 31, 2020 6:41 PM Sydney Olsen

One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03 expires on April 24.

Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 31, 2020 12:10 PM Amber Tabeling

Small businesses everywhere have felt the effects of COVID-19, as many were forced to close their doors or adjust to new regulations in place to control the pandemic.

Schnucks purchases Columbia Lucky’s Market

March 27, 2020 10:55 AM Matthew Sanders

St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, Inc., the owner of Schnucks supermarkets, purchased Columbia’s Lucky’s Market during a bankruptcy auction Thursday.

Columbia lab responsible for one-third of COVID-19 testing across Missouri

March 26, 2020 10:26 PM Zach Boetto

A private Columbia laboratory is now assisting numerous hospitals across Missouri and out-of-state with COVID-19 testing.

Columbia’s stay-at-home order allows essential businesses to stay open

March 25, 2020 11:55 AM Amber Tabeling

A stay-at-home order issued by Columbia and Boone County authorities that took effect Wednesday includes a long list of what officials consider “essential businesses.”

Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosting ‘webinars’ to help local business

March 24, 2020 9:19 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has started to host webinars to help keep the local business community informed. “It is working with our community, working with our business community and our citizens to do the best that we can to make sure people are staying home and only going out whenever it’s necessary,”

Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food

March 23, 2020 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.

DogMaster Distillery producing hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020 1:57 PM Brittany Wiley

DogMaster Distillery is working to produce hand sanitizer for the Columbia Police Department, Boone County Health Department and City of Columbia during the coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses affected by COVID-19

March 19, 2020 6:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has worked to take steps to help get assistance for small businesses feeling the impacts of COVID-19.

RECALL ROUNDUP: Companies recall shrimp, herbal supplements

March 19, 2020 10:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two companies are recalling products in this week’s Recall Roundup.

Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.

Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns

March 17, 2020 8:59 PM Zach Boetto

Gov. Mike Parson announced the first cases of COVID-19 in Boone and Cole Counties on Tuesday afternoon, but local downtown Columbia restaurants are still doing what they can to stay open.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.