RECALL ROUNDUP: Teslas, mold and mildew stain remover and mini string lights recalled
Tesla has recalled over 2 million of its vehicles over its autopilot feature.
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The Fed holds interest rates steady for third consecutive time
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the third consecutive meeting, as US economic growth slows and investors look toward the beginning of rate cuts sometime next year. The Fed has raised rates 11 times since March 2022 to combat high inflation, which
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Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to host 17th annual one-for-one food drive Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its 17th annual One-for-One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The One for One Food & Fund Drive will continue for 12 hours before wrapping up at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit in Jefferson City.
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Food Bank Market in Columbia serves more than 11,000 people in its first month
The Food Bank Market opened its doors along Business Loop on Nov. 1, and spokesperson Katie Adkins said it served around 11,000 people in its first month.
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Food Bank continues to see increased need, adapts to serve community
The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is preparing to host its annual One to One Holiday Food Drive on Wednesday as it continues to see an increased need in the community.
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Gen-Z is already worried about looking old
By Joan Kennedy (CNN) — Influencer Emma Brooks never really worried about aging — until she turned 20. “I started freaking out,” she said. “I look different than I did two years ago… How am I going to look in five years?” Though the oldest among them is only around 26, Gen-Z is already anxious
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Savannah military veteran injured during Iraq deployment receives the gift of a new car
By Lydia Blackstone Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — Brett Mymo is an Army veteran. He’s been walking miles to work every day, even with shrapnel still in his body from being deployed in Iraq. That all changes for Mymo as he was gifted a car from Geico and Caliber
Continue Reading‘The absolute best gift’: Restaurant owner overjoyed after receiving life-saving kidney transplant
By Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Iowa (KCCI) — Andrew Sayasane, the owner of Winn’s Pizza, in Norwalk, received a life-saving kidney on Monday after months of searching for a donor. The transplant comes after Sayasane was getting dialysis treatments for an average of five hours every day due to
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Many US teens ‘almost constantly’ using YouTube, TikTok, new Pew Research report shows
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — It will likely come as little surprise to many parents that a large percentage of American teens say their use of certain social media sites is “almost constant,” according to a new Pew Research Center report on youth social media and internet use. But it may be
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Oklahoma man provides Christmas lights for his whole neighborhood
By Julie Chin Click here for updates on this story BIXBY, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Stephen Dunkelberg’s been up on the housetop a lot lately. He’s no Santa, just a neighbor creating Christmas magic. “I always had Christmas lights on my house, and it was the only house on the street with Christmas lights, so my
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Millennial women are facing the first decline in well-being since the Silent Generation, report says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Things are not necessarily better for American women today than they were for their mothers and grandmothers, according to a new report. In recent years, the most important markers of women’s safety and health have declined, the data showed. The Population Reference Bureau created an index of women’s well-being,
Continue Reading To keep pounds off, patients may need to continue taking weight loss drug, study suggests
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who take the new injectable medication tirzepatide – brand-named Zepbound – to shed pounds will need to stay on it if they want to keep the weight off, a new study confirms. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have revolutionized the treatment of obesity, helping people
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Dates for deer, turkey hunting seasons for next year set by MDC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation on Friday set the dates for the state’s deer and turkey hunting seasons through January 2025, according to a press release from the MDC. The dates can be found below: 2024 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting Dates Spring Youth Portion: April 6-7Regular Spring Turkey Season: April
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?
The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingNorcross family creates massive model train display for a good cause
By Amanda Rose Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Jonathan and Donna Galucki never thought a family passion would turn into a massive and magical model train display at their Norcross business. “It started with one innocent train. It starts so innocently and then it grew into that,” said Jonathan
Continue Reading Don’t get sick from salmonella this holiday season
By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means it’s a good time to pay attention to safe food handling practices when cooking and baking meals and treats. But what are the best ways to reduce your risk of illnesses such as salmonella infection when you find yourself in the kitchen or
Continue Reading Target is taking booze-less spirits mainstream
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — With sales of non-alcoholic beverages recently becoming a nearly half-billion dollar industry, even Target is becoming sober curious. The chain is partnering with Sèchey, an online retailer that sells alcohol-free spirits and wines, to add a selection of popular brands rolling out to 450 Target stores across
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the minimum wage be higher?
The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.
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Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living
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.
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