AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:36 a.m. EDT

Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...

FanDuel gains Missouri sports betting market access via partnership with St. Louis CITY SC

FanDuel usually gets what it wants when it comes to access to a market. This time it took a little longer than usual. The unquestioned market leader might have been temporarily stunned when it lost out on a coveted “untethered” sports betting...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:18 a.m. EDT

Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...

Missouri's forests and wine face 'devastating' risks from spotted lanternfly, officials warn

Killing the insect on sight may not be the best way to eradicate the pest, according to Missouri officials. MISSOURI, USA — A small pest is knocking on Missouri's door, worrying agriculture and conservation officials across the state. The spotted...

Two Missouri men plead guilty in federal court to wire fraud affecting more than 90 victims

Two Perry County businessmen pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau. James Johnson, 77, and Darrell Niswonger, 68, pleaded guilty to wire fraud that affected more...

FBI Nails Two in Missouri Scam Targeting 90+ People

The FBI in St. Louis say that two men have admitted to running a scheme that lasted for nearly 20 years and cost more than 90 in Missouri at least $3 million dollars. The FBI in St. Louis shared the news of this confession on their Facebook page...

Bank OZK Expands in Texas & Georgia With Three New Branches

Bank OZK headquarters in Little Rock. (Maggie McLemore) Little Rock’s Bank OZK continues to unveil new branch projects for its nine-state footprint. The $41.4 billion-asset lender is working on two locations in Texas and one in Georgia. In...

Missouri State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand Champions announced

Grand Champion Barrow The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Ty Murphy of Houstonia. Ty is the son of Brent & DeEtta Murphy and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA Chapter. The Reserve Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Kade Jackson of...

SEMO Food Bank collects more than 700lbs. of tuna in Hooked on Ending Hunger food drive

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank collected 704 pounds of tuna and $321 during its first Hooked on Ending Hunger tuna drive. According to the food bank, the competition between Jackson branch locations of area banks was held...

Missouri Unemployment Rates Rise

Home » News » 2025 » August Aug. 11, 2025 | By: Jessica Peddycoart © 2025 NH Business Review. All eight of Missouri's metropolitan areas saw rising unemployment rates in June. St. Joseph had the highest rate of all with four-point-five percent...

Missouri warns 37 companies in effort to stop illegal robocalls

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office is participating in a nationwide campaign to curb illegal robocalls targeting state residents. The effort, known as “Operation Robocall Roundup,” is led by the Anti-Robocall...

DraftKings, Circa Sports receive Missouri mobile sports betting gaming licenses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Gaming Commission announced Friday the two companies that will receive licenses to conduct mobile sports wagering in Missouri. Following a meeting Friday, commissioners awarded the licenses to DraftKings and Circa...

Fanduel Announces Market Access Agreement With St. Louis CITY SC Ahead Of Upcoming Missouri Launch

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a new market access agreement with St. Louis CITY SC. The partnership comes ahead of the launch of mobile sports...

In ‘huge’ upset, Circa Sports outflanks FanDuel for coveted Missouri sports betting license

The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded two coveted sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports on Friday. It’s a move that some keen observers of the gaming industry say is a major surprise, especially considering sports betting giant...

Princeton Review rates Missouri S&T in top 5 for career placement and internships 

Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the nation’s best public universities when it comes to career placement for its graduates, student internships and overall value, according to the Princeton Review’s latest “The Best 391...

Missouri Technology Corp. suspends 4 programs after state funding cut, impacting entrepreneur support

National Average Gas Price Stays at $3.16 Amid Stable Market

Washington, D.C. – No news is good news for drivers as gas prices stayed on track this past week, with the national average returning to $3.16 after a few dips. The summer of lower pump prices continues, as the busy driving season nears its end....

5 Best Homeowners Insurance Companies of 2025 in New Hampshire

Money’s picks for the best homeowners insurance in New Hampshire all offer standout coverage. Our list draws from our analysis for the national ranking of the best homeowners insurance providers. Below, we’ve also included other information to...

Where to Find Missouri’s Most Stunning Sunflower Fields

Before we get lost in corn mazes, haunted woods and hayrides, make sure you venture out to any of the Missouri sunflower farm locations. These beauties stand like sentries over our backyard garden backyard sunflowers/Quaid backyard...

Missouri Democrats bracing for U.S House redistricting special session

When she first got wind that Missouri Republicans may be planning a special session to target Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, state Sen. Patty Lewis thought that her GOP colleagues would get cold feet. Missouri Republicans soundly rejected...