Can’t pay your taxes? There are options
If you can’t pay your taxes, don’t panic: There are options to help you fulfill your financial obligations with the IRS.
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Practical and fun ways to spend your tax refund
It’s that time of year again when you may find a little bit of extra money in your pocket, thanks to your annual tax refund. Here are some practical and fun ways to spend the money.
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Protect yourself from identity theft
About 19 people a minute become new victims of identity theft, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.
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Honest tax mistakes that are fixable
So, what do you do if you’ve filed a federal return and realize after the fact that you made a mistake? Find out here.
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What it actually means to file a tax extension
Can’t file your tax return by the April 15 deadline? Taxpayers can request an automatic six-month extension of time to file the tax return but find out what the catch is here.
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East High Street to see new improvements
Jefferson City and Cole County are working on a joint project that will improve East High Street from Locust Street to Vetter Lane.
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Shoveling snow might increase risk for heart attack
Experts say there could be health risks when shoveling snow, especially with heavy and wet snow like the type that hit Missouri this week. “The things we’ll run into and see is actually, once you get worked up then people start having chest pain, chest pain leads to numbness in the arm, tightness, shortness of
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Cole County road crews expect slick roads for Monday morning commute
After less than an inch of snow preceded multiple crashes in the Jefferson City area, road crews are expecting below-freezing temperatures to cause more headaches for drivers on Tuesday.
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Boulder hits Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner train
A boulder delayed travel for passengers headed from St. Louis to Kansas City Friday.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Nissan and Toyota calling back thousands of vehicles
Automaker Nissan announced the company is recalling about 300,000 vehicles because of airbag inflators.
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Thousands of Missourians complain about late 2018 tax refunds
It’s possible that Missourians have begun preparing their 2019 income tax return, however, thousands have complained about not yet receiving their 2018 refund from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
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Culvert work closing parts of Route 135 in Cooper County
Culvert pipe repair will take place starting Monday, January 6th and go through January 17th.
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Timeline in place for short term rentals
After many years there is now a timeline for when a final vote could be put in place for short term rentals in Columbia.
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Local restaurants donate food to first responders on Christmas
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia restaurant’s effort united local businesses to provide free Christmas meals to Boone County first responders. COMO Smoke and Fire’s annual Ribs for Responders campaign provided barbeque, coffee, and many other food and drinks at no charge on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Fire
Continue ReadingState pays out $1.3 million in interest for late tax refunds
The Missouri Department of Revenue has paid taxpayers significantly more in interest from late tax refunds so far this year, according to a department spokesperson. The department has paid about more than $1,372,059.07 since January as part of the 2018 tax season, compared to $549,468.05, $533,780.73 and $370,306.20 during the same time span in the
Continue ReadingSpecial panel to present Hyperloop findings
Missouri’s Special Blue Ribbon Panel will release its final report on the proposed Hyperloop Monday on the MU campus. Earlier this month, we reported officials said the state of Missouri is a strong contender for the Hyperloop. The Special Blue Ribbon Panel, along with House Speaker Elijah Haahr, will provide its recommendations on how to
Continue ReadingState leaders focus on broadband expansion across Missouri
According to the Federal Communications Commission, more than 1.26 million Missourians do not have access to high-speed internet, that’s 20% of the population. University of Missouri extension along with state leaders discussed Missouri’s are planning to have everyone in the state online by 2028. The main concern is for people in rural parts of the
Continue ReadingSouth Columbia roundabout now open to drivers
UPDATE 6:15 P.M.: The Columbia Department of Public Works announced Thursday night the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road will now open at 7 p.m. Update 2: Forum and Green Meadows Roundabout to open about 7 p.m. Yes, we said tomorrow, but now it’s opening today! 30 days ahead of schedule! Just in
Continue ReadingLocal nonprofit veterans air show shuts down
A mid-Missouri-based nonprofit group will no longer put on a Memorial Day air show. The Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend Corporation announced on Facebook Wednesday that it would shut down its operations. The group told ABC 17 News on Thursday night that it doesn’t have the resources to resume operations in the foreseeable future.
Continue ReadingTalks to expand broadband access continue in meeting with legislators, industry partners
A meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday for legislators and industry leaders to discuss expanding broadband internet access across the state. University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s director and two Columbia commissioners are among those expected to attend the meeting. In April 2019, the City
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