South Dakota needs grid workers to meet electric vehicle demand
Gas prices being at an all time high has raised the demand for electric vehicles in South Dakota. They say improvements are needed in the electrical grid to accommodate this.
Vulnerable Rep. Axne latest Democrat to claim high gas prices, inflation not Biden’s fault
Vulnerable Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa joins other Democrats in defending President Biden amid high gas prices and inflation, claiming that these realities are just right-wing "narratives."
Missouri fatal train crash sparks lawsuits against Amtrak, BNSF
The first lawsuits have been filed only days after an Amtrak train collision and derailment in rural Missouri that left four people dead and injured up to 150 others.
Farmers cash in on 'agritourism' amid summer camping season
To avoid camping crowds, more people are opting to explore the great outdoors in unexpected places this summer. A Christmas tree farm in Ohio allows camping.
Missouri crash is the latest among Amtrak's track record of deadly derailments and accidents
An Amtrak passenger train derailed and struck a dump truck at an uncontrolled crossing in rural Missouri, killing four and injuring dozens more.
ND purchase sales have increased in first quarter
ND has showed signs of economic growth the entire year. Taxable sales and purchases in the first quarter were up 13.2% compared to the same time last year.
Illinois suspends grocery tax for one year — with certain exceptions
The Illinois government announced the state is suspending its sales and use tax on certain grocery items for one year, beginning July 1, 2022 and going through June 2023.
Cleveland Guardians complete minority sale to David Blitzer
The Cleveland Guardians have had a new member join their ownership. David Blitzer, a billionaire businessman, has became a minority owner of the franchise.
DeSantis spikes football after major employer ditches Chicago for Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a victory lap after billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin announced he's moving his company, Citadel, from Chicago to Miami.
Caterpillar to move global HQ from Illinois to Texas
A Caterpillar spokesperson told FOX Business it expects the majority of its roughly 230 employees at its Deerfield headquarters to make the move to Irving, Texas.
Kansas City-based cheese company issues voluntary recall after potential listeria contamination
A Kansas City-based cheese company issued a voluntary recall for several cheese products after a potential listeria contamination was discovered.
The best, worst states for millennial wallets in 2022: Report
Professor Brian Brenberg argues the country's largest generation will pivot to the "new economic center of gravity" in reaction to a new WalletHub report.
Indiana economy ‘humming like an Indy car engine’ thanks to global market interest: Gov. Holcomb
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb touts the state's economy thanks to global market interest in its advanced manufacturing industry.
Carvana banned from doing business in Illinois over registration, title issues
Illinois’ secretary of state suspended the business license for online used car retailer Carvana until the Arizona-based company resolves problems related to registrations and titles for customers.
Baby formula shortage: Abbott and FDA reach deal on reopening plant amid nationwide shortage
Abbott Nutrition said Monday that it has reached a deal with the FDA to reopen an infant formula plant in Michigan that has been shut down amid the nation's ongoing shortage.
Missouri university agrees to $1.65 million settlement in COVID-19 lawsuit from students
Lindenwood University agreed to a $1.65 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by a group of students who felt that the switch to online learning during COVID-19 was “subpar.”
Small business owners in Kansas sound off over mega corporations getting handouts
Small business owners criticized a new Kansas law that they say prioritizes large corporations over their local companies.
Longtime Kroger employee fired after thwarting shoplifter files lawsuit against grocery chain
Beverly Bennett of Michigan worked at a Kroger store for more than three decades. She filed a lawsuit against the grocery chain for her firing, which came after she thwarted a shoplifter attempting to steal a cart full of alcohol.
Republican led state legislature green lights Dem governor's secretive $1 billion subsidy
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's push for a secretive 'corporate welfare' package was based on political considerations, according to opponents
Kansas politicians respond to law offering $1 billion in public incentives to mystery corporation
A bipartisan group of Kansas lawmakers criticized legislation that was pushed to support a mystery company's proposal that required an NDA to see.