Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents
According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:59:30 GMT
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:56:57 GMT
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:16:52 GMT
MARKED TREE, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center. Courtney Brown is
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:25:02 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week. This week marks the 7th time in lottery history that a jackpot has grown to $350 million or more. The Powerball
Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:08:25 GMT
Instead of selling liquor in Baxter County, one company wants to make it. White River Distillery, Inc. submitted an application last week to... Click here to read the full story.
Company applies for license to make liquor in Your Region 8.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:37:38 GMT
Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees. To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at... Click here for the full story.
Looking to employee 10,000 new workers nationwide, Dollar General will host a career fair this Saturday in Region 8.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:41:19 GMT
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 00:55:39 GMT
You can now have a beer and help out your favorite charity at the same time. The Oregon Public House, the nation's very first nonprofit pub, just opened for business Friday afternoon.
The Oregon Public House, the nation's very first nonprofit pub, just opened for business Friday afternoon. The pub's motto is, "Have a pint, change the world."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:53:14 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The rise of stray animals continues to plague Craighead County. Courtney Brown will talk with animal control on the issue and what changes need to be made. Tune in tonight on Region
The rise of stray animals continues to plague Craighead County.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:17:45 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require public employee unions to get annual consent from their members to deduct fees automatically from paychecks.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:32 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:32:45 GMT
(CNN/FOX) - The IRS is facing a taxing issue of its own. A report coming out this week shows IRS agents targeted tea party and other conservative groups, when they applied for tax exempt status. Tea party
Monday, May 13 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:07:04 GMT
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:15:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it was inappropriate for the Internal Revenue Service to target tea party groups for additional reviews during last year's presidential election to see if they were
The White House says it was inappropriate for the Internal Revenue Service to target tea party groups for additional reviews during last year's presidential election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:36:56 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (KAIT) - 'Mayfest', an annual community event in Blytheville kicks off today. The family-friendly event comes at no cost to the city, instead racking up more than 300 hours of work from
'Mayfest', an annual community event in Blytheville kicks off today.
Friday, May 10 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:45:23 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Multiple businesses have said their goodbyes to Caraway Road over the past year. The intersection at Caraway Road and Highland Drive was once the busiest intersections in town.
Between the buildings now up for lease, parking lots that sit empty and open signs that no longer flash, it's not hard to see that Caraway Road isn't what it once was.
The U.S. Postal Service said Friday it lost $1.9 billion over the last three months and warned that losses would continue to mount without help from Congress.
The U.S. Postal Service said Friday it lost $1.9 billion over the last three months and warned that losses would continue to mount without help from Congress.
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on Friday
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:07:41 GMT
An ad campaign by a KFC in the Upstate has a lot of customers craving some hot and crispy chicken saying, "Bring in this billboard for a free KFC Bucket."
An ad campaign by a KFC in the Upstate has a lot of customers craving some hot and crispy chicken saying, "Bring in this billboard for a free KFC Bucket."
The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves.
The dollar soared above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years Friday, driven by aggressive credit-easing aimed at reviving Japan's sluggish economy and improved U.S. economic figures.
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:01:07 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – According to an article from TODAY, nearly half of moms say Pinterest causes stress. The perfect world of Pinterest can make anyone believe that crafty cakes and to-die-for decorations
According to an article from TODAY, nearly half of moms say Pinterest causes stress.
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:31:02 GMT
Crews are planning to cut and remove the damaged part of a pipeline that ruptured last month and spilled thousands of barrels of oil in central Arkansas.
NEW DETAILS: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has started a hotline for concerns related to the crude oil spill from an ExxonMobil pipeline in Mayflower.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:45:08 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – A Jonesboro woman said she's breathing a sigh of relief after her personal information was stolen, and used to make thousands of dollars of purchases. Teresa Booth said a woman stole
A Jonesboro woman said she's breathing a sigh of relief after her personal information was stolen, and used to make thousands of dollars of purchases. Teresa Booth said a woman stole her purse from her car, and then went on a shopping spree. The suspect, Corrie Lenard, has a lengthy criminal record dating back to 2000, according to the 30th Judicial District of Tennessee at Memphis.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:31:41 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The University Heights Lions Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday morning where they got an update on the new Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Food Bank officials shared just
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The University Heights Lions Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday morning where they got an update on the new Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Food Bank officials shared just
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:32:57 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The City of Jonesboro will soon house all its departments under one roof. Work is still underway to convert the former Mercantile Center in downtown Jonesboro into the new City
The City of Jonesboro will soon house all its departments under one roof.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:46:40 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT)- Potential employees got the chance to connect with local businesses in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday through a job fair. The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services along with the
Potential employees got the chance to connect with local businesses in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday through a job fair.
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."
This month's 2.1% (+£5,135) rise has left the national average just shy of a quarter of a million pounds at £249,841, surpassing the previous record by £3,606, according to Rightmove's House Price Index. London, the...
This month's 2.1% (+£5,135) rise has left the national average just shy of a quarter of a million pounds at £249,841, surpassing the previous record by £3,606, according to Rightmove's House Price Index. London, the...
The state's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.6 percent in April according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
The state's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.6 percent in April according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April to 95.0 (2004 = 100), following a 0.2 percent decline in March, and a 0.4 percent increase in February.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 0.2 percent in March to 104.4 (2004 = 100), following a 0.4 percent decline in February, and a 0.6 percent increase in January.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 0.2 percent in March to 104.4 (2004 = 100), following a 0.4 percent decline in February, and a 0.6 percent increase in January.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 1.5 percent in April. The Index stands at 260.8 (2004 = 100), following a 0.6 percent decline in March and a 1.3 percent increase in February. Four of...
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 1.5 percent in April. The Index stands at 260.8 (2004 = 100), following a 0.6 percent decline in March and a 1.3 percent increase in February. Four of...
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP) ("the Company"), a leading global provider of online trading services, today reported operating activity for the month of April 2013.
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP) ("the Company"), a leading global provider of online trading services, today reported operating activity for the month of April 2013.
PJM Interconnection's wholesale electric energy and capacity markets produced competitive results in the first three months of 2013, according to the 2013 State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March,...
PJM Interconnection's wholesale electric energy and capacity markets produced competitive results in the first three months of 2013, according to the 2013 State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March,...
The first-ever U.S. lobby for the language enterprise is giving a national voice to the country's $20 billion commercial language industry. Formed by the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) and the National...
The first-ever U.S. lobby for the language enterprise is giving a national voice to the country's $20 billion commercial language industry. Formed by the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) and the National...
Rise in Consumption and Future Demand Driven by Lithium-ion Batteries Roskill estimates that rechargeable batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. This end-use...
Rise in Consumption and Future Demand Driven by Lithium-ion Batteries Roskill estimates that rechargeable batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. This end-use...
According to a new KPMG International survey report, regulatory pressure is consistently one of the biggest threats facing companies across industries, and the number one challenge facing financial services and energy and...
According to a new KPMG International survey report, regulatory pressure is consistently one of the biggest threats facing companies across industries, and the number one challenge facing financial services and energy and...
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
Governor Jay Nixon began the year with ambitious priorities to start of his second term but ran into a wall of opposition from the Republican Legislature.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital has treated so many babies born dependent on prescription drugs that the facility is now helping other medical centers around the country deal with the crisis.
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