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US jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week by the most in two months, to 898,000, a historically high number and evidence layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy's recovery from the pandemic recession. by Associated Press Published Oct. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

As election uncertainty sweeps markets, the pros hold steady NEW YORK (AP) — This presidential election is clearly unlike any other, but investors might be wise to treat it just like most of the previous ones. by Associated Press Published Oct. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Bankers survey sees surge in rural parts of 10 states Bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states are showing more enthusiasm for the state of their local economies than they have since the coronavirus pandemic began. by Associated Press Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 2:25pm

Stocks fall on Wall Street as hopes fade for stimulus deal Stocks gave up early gains and closed lower Wednesday, adding to Wall Street's losses from a day earlier. by Associated Press Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri unemployment rate drops in September Missouri's employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 13,000 jobs in September over the previous month, and over-the-year job losses from COVID-19 shutdowns dropped below 125,000, according to a news release from the Missouri Economic Research & Information Center. by News Tribune Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 4:05pm

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks. by Associated Press Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

NASA moon-landing tech hitches ride to space on Bezos rocket CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space company launched a New Shepard rocket for a seventh time from a remote corner of Texas on Tuesday, testing new lunar-landing technology for NASA that could help put astronauts back on the moon. Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Strong gains for technology stocks send Wall Street higher Stocks marched higher again on Monday, as Wall Street extended its gains from last week's rally, the market's best in three months. by Associated Press Published Oct. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide. by Associated Press Published Oct. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Amid COVID, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends The final three months of the year, usually a boom time for many small businesses thanks to holiday shopping and celebrations, looks precarious as the coronavirus maintains its grip on the economy. by Associated Press Published Oct. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince. by Associated Press Published Oct. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

White House virus aid offer panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP WASHINGTON (AP) — A new White House coronavirus aid offer got bad reviews from both ends of the political spectrum on Saturday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Report: Iowa's derecho crop losses increase by more than 50% DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Crop loss estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa in August have increased by more than 50 percent, a new report shows. by Associated Press Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City's September 2020 restaurant inspections Jefferson City's food code requires food-service establishments to be inspected at least once every six months. by News Tribune Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Research before giving to breast cancer charities Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings with it a wave of appeals to donate to breast cancer charities. by Michelle GlebaBetter Business Bureau Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Pizza Kwik returns to Jefferson City as food truck Since her mother closed Pizza Kwik in December 2017, Dana Huber-Plummer has had continuous requests to revive the popular family pizza business. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Maurices relocates in Jefferson City strip mall Maurices will move a few doors down into a different portion of Jefferson City's Wildwood Crossings shopping complex later this year. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 11 2020 @ 12:00am