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Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week federal supplement for unemployed Americans. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Hy-Vee issues consumer advisory on recalled onions Hy-Vee announced a consumer advisory Friday regarding a nationwide onion recall.According to a company news release, Hy-Vee was recently notified by its supplier, Capitol City Fruit, that in August the grocer had received a shipment of onions that are part of the recall. by News Tribune Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

US unemployment claims fall to new pandemic low of 290,000 WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers. Published Oct. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm

Trump announces launch of media company, social media site NEW YORK (AP) — Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. Published Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:15pm

Trump announces launch of media company, social media site NEW YORK (AP) — Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. Published Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri unemployment continues to decline Missouri's unemployment continued to fall through September, reaching a new 2021 low of 3.8 percent. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 20 2021 @ 11:00pm

Facebook paying fine to settle US suit on discrimination WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations it discriminated against U. Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Sinclair Broadcast Group identifies data breach affecting TV stations Sinclair Broadcast Group, the operator of KRCG-TV in Mid-Missouri, said Monday that it's suffered a data breach and is still working to determine what information the data contained. by MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 10:10am

Toyota to build $1.29B US battery plant employing 1,750 Toyota plans to build a new $1.29 billion factory in the U.S. to manufacture batteries for gas-electric hybrid and fully electric vehicles. The new plant would likely be near one of the company's U.S. assembly plants in Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama or Texas. by TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer Published Oct. 18 2021 @ 7:10am

New Orleans picks developer for empty amusement park site NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans has chosen a developer to revitalize the site of a former amusement park that has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Published Oct. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

Farmers and John Deere suppliers worry about strike’s impact WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers are worried about what the strike at the tractor maker’s factories will mean for their livelihoods. Published Oct. 17 2021 @ 11:05pm

BBB Tips: Do research before hiring heating contractor When the temperature drops, the last thing anyone wants is for the furnace to stop working. But when it does, you need a reliable contractor — and fast. by Michelle Gleba - Better Business Bureau Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

BizBeat: Downtown Book & Toy under new ownership As the manager of Downtown Books II at Capital Mall, Beth Elliott had dreamed of owning her own book store. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

High court rejects gas company’s pipeline stay request WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has rejected a Supreme Court stay request from the St. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 11:25pm

Retail sales climb despite rising prices, supply issues NEW YORK (AP) — Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker shock in grocery aisles, car lots and restaurants as snarled global supply chains slow the flow of goods. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 11:25pm

High court rejects gas company’s pipeline stay request WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has rejected a Supreme Court stay request from the St. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City car dealerships have been sold The Riley family announced it would be selling its Chevrolet dealership, along with its Toyota dealership and collision center, to the Drewing Automotive Group. Published Oct. 15 2021 @ 1:24pm

‘As seen on TikTok’ is the new ‘As seen on TV’ NEW YORK (AP) — Near the Twizzlers and Sour Patch Kids at a New York candy store are fruit-shaped soft jelly candies that earned a spot on the shelves because they went viral on TikTok. Published Oct. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job market is still improving even as hiring has slowed in the past two months. Published Oct. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Inflation rises 5.4% from year ago, matching 13-year high WASHINGTON (AP) — Another surge in consumer prices in September pushed inflation up 5.4 percent from where it was a year ago, matching the largest increase since 2008 as tangled global supply lines continue to create havoc. Published Oct. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Social Security checks getting big boost as inflation rises WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9 percent boost in benefits for 2022. Published Oct. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm

Winter heating bills set to jump as inflation hits home NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else. Published Oct. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm