health services

Foods that are "approved" by Missouri WIC - meaning that funds can be spent on them - are often marked in grocery stores with small signs, but now shoppers in Missouri can also use the WICShopper app to scan the barcodes on food products to see if they are on the "Approved Food List."

Columbia/Boone County Health Department continues WIC contract

Abby Norejko and Zaire Breedlove, KOMU 8 News

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will continue providing WIC nutrition assistance to eligible pregnant and new mothers, infants and children for the upcoming fiscal year.

Health & Wealth

State seeking new sponsors for Summer Food Service Program

Anna Spidel

The Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for local non-profits to help provide food to school-age children facing food insecurity during the summer months.

A decrease in jobless claims has led to the end of a Missouri extended benefits program.

Business

Mo. unemployment rate falls; 15,000 jobs added

Associated Press

Missouri's unemployment rate declined in November while payrolls expanded by 15,000 jobs.The Missouri Department of Economic Development reported Tuesday…