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Restaurants, trying to stay afloat, revamp menus, operations CINCINNATI (AP) — In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto tried something Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta would have considered sacrilege in normal times. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri business-related coronavirus closings, announcements These are Mid-Missouri business announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks surge again after relief bill passed NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks marched higher for a third straight day Thursday as a massive coronavirus relief bill moved closer to passing Congress and Wall Street took some historically bad unemployment figures in stride. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri swamped by unemployment claims, nearly a quarter of 2019 total Missourians filed over 42,000 unemployment claims last week. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is easing some of its requirements for filing. by Brendan Crowley, [email protected] Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 9:20am

US jobless claims climb sky high NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans' illustrious restaurants. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks scored their first back-to-back gains Wednesday since a brutal sell-off began five weeks ago, but much of an early rally faded late in the day as a last-minute dispute threatened to hold up a $2 trillion economic rescue package in Congress. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Banks try to save stunned borrowers NEW YORK (AP) — Tarred as villains during the 2008 financial meltdown, banks of all sizes are trying to help out Americans reeling from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

7 ways you can support local businesses Here are seven ways you can support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Nicole Roberts Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 11:07pm

Stocks slump as virus bill stalls again NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell about 3 percent on Wall Street on Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the economy. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

PSC approves plan to reduce Ameren's electric revenues The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement in an electric rate case filed by Ameren Missouri which PSC officials said will reduce Ameren's revenues by approximately $32 million effective April 1. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Ameren granted approval to waive late payments, reconnections fees Ameren Missouri's request to forego collection of fees for late payments and reconnections to help customers dealing with financial hardships amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Attorney General makes form available to report price gouging Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has made a form available on his office's website to report price gouging related to COVID-19. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Marijuana home delivery surges amid outbreak SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. Another has seen sales triple. Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage SEATTLE (AP) — Target Corp. apologized Saturday for selling face masks in Seattle stores while hospitals face a dire shortage amid a growing coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Retailers engage customers in new ways in response to COVID-19 The novel coronavirus has turned the business industry on its head, and several retail stores are finding different ways to engage with their customers from a safe distance. by Nicole Roberts Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 11:47pm

Airlines beg for aid; Google launches site The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Look out for price gouging amid coronavirus crisis The snowballing coronavirus crisis has led to skyrocketing prices for high-demand items like hand sanitizer and face masks. by Michelle Gleba, Better Business Bureau Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri looking to alter unemployment insurance program as virus, layoffs spread States around the nation are seeing thousands of people losing their jobs due to the novel coronavirus, and Missouri officials say they're looking at lifting some restrictions on the state's unemployment insurance program. by Brendan Crowley, [email protected] Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County’s February 2020 building permits Cole County issued seven construction permits during February 2020, as follows:Shaun and Julie Schmitz, 3800 Old Shamrock Road, residential remodel. Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Many Mid-Missouri utilities suspend service shutoffs amid health crisis Utility companies are taking what their leaders call "unprecedented" measures to help customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. by Jeff Haldiman Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Target undergoes remodel Customers are no longer greeted by bright red walls and small aisles at Target in Jefferson City.Target, at 735 W. by Nicole Roberts Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am