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Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores

March 13, 2024 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday it will close nearly 1,000 stores.

Suicides rising in Missouri and nationwide, spring can bring mental crises

March 12, 2024 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show suicide deaths have been gradually increasing since 2020, with a rise in March each year.

Stephens College aims to get more women working in construction in light of I-70 expansion

March 11, 2024 10:56 AM Hannah Falcon

As construction on the much-anticipated Interstate 70 widening project nears, a private women’s college in Columbia is taking advantage of the upcoming project to promote a new apprenticeship program meant to create more diversity in the workforce.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Cases of influenza and COVID-19 hanging on

March 6, 2024 11:19 AM Erika McGuire

A roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Credit card late fees capped at $8 as part of Biden crackdown on junk fees

March 5, 2024 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal regulators finalized a rule on Tuesday to cap most credit card late fees at $8 as part of a broader push by the Biden administration to eliminate junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates the new regulation, first proposed in February 2023, will save families more

True/False Film Fest kicks off in Columbia; March March parade to go down Ninth Street on Friday

February 29, 2024 9:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The True/False Film Fest kicked off Thursday in Columbia. The annual festival takes place in downtown Columbia Thursday through Sunday. Thirty-one feature films and 25 short films were picked out of about 1,400 submissions, according to a previous press release from the festival. A spokesperson for the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Food assistance not in immediate danger from looming budget deadline

February 28, 2024 5:00 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

If a shutdown happened, food assistance wouldn’t be affected — at least for a little while.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F encourages seat belt use as more fatal traffic deaths happen

February 24, 2024 6:42 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is urging drivers and passengers to wear seat belts after they noticed a majority of fatal car crashes they responded to this year so far, the victims were not wearing seat belts. Troop F took to X, to share their observations. Troop F has investigated eight

RECALL ROUNDUP: Toshiba laptop adapters, gun safes and Hyundai Genesis vehicles recalled

February 22, 2024 3:41 PM Erika McGuire

A look at recently recalled products.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19

February 21, 2024 10:26 AM Erika McGuire

A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia Regional Airport adds additional flight to Chicago and Dallas

February 12, 2024 8:33 AM Erika McGuire, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport will offer an additional flight to Dallas and Chicago, the airport said in a press release Monday morning. Beginning on April 4., American Airlines will offer an additional flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. An additional flight to Dallas Fort Worth will begin on June 5. Each day,

Don’t fall for online romance scams this Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2024 11:28 AM Morgan Buresh

Whether people are hoping to find someone to share Valentine’s Day with this year or casually scrolling through dating apps, the FBI is sharing tips to make sure people don’t go looking for love in all the wrong places.

Avoid scams when shopping for Super Bowl merchandise

February 9, 2024 11:12 AM Morgan Buresh

The Better Business Bureau is warning people to watch out for fakes when shopping for team gear and sports memorabilia around the Super Bowl.

True/False announces film lineup

February 7, 2024 3:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The True/False Film Fest in Columbia announced the lineup of movies that can be viewed at this year’s fest in a Wednesday press release. The annual festival will take place Feb. 29-March 3 in downtown Columbia. Thirty-one feature films and 25 short films were picked out of about 1,400 submissions, according to

As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs’ harsh side effects

February 6, 2024 8:22 AM Associated Press

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and

Healthy living may battle cognitive decline even with signs of dementia in the brain, study suggests

February 5, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can help keep your brain sharp into old age, doctors say. But what if your brain already has signs of beta amyloid or tau — two of the hallmark

Here’s how long it takes for your body to recover from food poisoning

February 5, 2024 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — One bite into my burger and I knew something was off. At first, I thought it was the chef accidentally overcooking the patty, throwing off the usual savory flavors. However, my gut feeling turned out to be right. Less than an hour later, I was having a horrible case