Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River
The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.
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DEFENDERS: Spotting fake websites while shopping online this holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More people are expected to do their holiday shopping online because of the coronavirus pandemic, which means there’s an increased risk of falling for online scams. A common way scammers target people is they’ll use fake websites. According to comparitech, a tech consumer website, about 30 million new websites were registered so
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COVID-19 closures put pause on CPS health inspections
Only one Columbia Public Schools elementary school was found violating the food code in a recent round of inspections.
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How to spot fake reviews when online shopping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Studies show people will be doing more online shopping this year than in years past, and a fake review could trick you into buying a product that is not what it seems. We’re talking about those gold stars next to a product or seller on Amazon, Google, or even Facebook Marketplace. Online
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DEFENDERS: Utility scams increase during the holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Holiday’s can be a stressful time and scammers are taking advantage of it. During this time of year, Ameren is reminding customers to be on the look out for utility scams. Ameren told ABC 17 News during the holidays and extreme weather, utility scams tend to be on the rise. Here are
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Thanksgiving warning: Health experts say holiday travel unsafe for much of Mid-Missouri
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, mid-Missouri health officials are pleading with residents to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers creating fake holiday events online
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, scammers are looking for ways to trick you this holiday season. With the pandemic, many in-person events will likely be moving online and scammers are catching on to this trend. According to the Better Business Bureau scammers are creating phony copycat events that charge for
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More than 840 COVID-19 violations reported this fall at University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri officials say 841 reports have been forwarded to the student accountability office for COVID-19 violations since the fall semester. Of those, 756 happened on campus in residence halls and 85 happened off-campus. The on-campus claims ranged anywhere from students not wearing masks to students sneaking other people into halls
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No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools
Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.
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Officials say Mizzou football games COVID-19 safe, but concession stand violations increase
Food code violations increased from 52 during the first three home games of 2019 to 68 so far in 2020.
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DEFENDERS: Scam targets nurses and acupuncturists
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri licensed nurses and acupuncturists are the newest target in a scam going around the state. The Missouri State Board of Nursing and Missouri Acupuncturist Advisory Committee are both warning about a scam claiming the person is being investigated and their licenses is in danger of being suspended. In this scam, the
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Columbia hotels continue to feel impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Hotels in Columbia continue to try and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many have stopped traveling.
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‘Use caution:’ Police weigh risks, benefits of speed when responding to crime scenes
Two Columbia police patrol vehicles collided while responding to a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25.
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DEFENDERS: COVID-19 exposure notification feature currently not available in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big technology companies like Apple and Google have rolled out new technology alerting users if they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. The technology isn’t available to everyone though, only some state’s have opted in to this feature. Missouri has not. In an email response from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior
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Multiple schools in Jefferson City found violating food code during September inspections
Four of the five schools in Jefferson City Public School District that were inspected during the month of September were found to be violating the Jefferson City Food Code.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers target Amazon users ahead of Prime Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Days before Amazon Prime Day, the Better Business Bureau is warning Amazon users about scammers trying to steal your personal information. In a news release, the BBB says the scammer will call you and if you answer a recorded message will play. The message claims there is a problem with Amazon account.
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A stalled search: One year later, Columbia mother Mengqi Ji remains missing
One year after Mengqi Ji, a Columbia mother, went missing police continue the search for her. Police announced on Tuesday Wednesday they would begin searching the Lamine River for Ji once again while removing part of the levee they built because the water level was so low.
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Columbia police, dispatchers implement changes after Volunteer Drive shooting
Columbia police and Boone County Joint Communications are working to improve communication after it broke down during a shooting in north east Columbia. This prevented EMS crews from entering the scene to provide help to victims.
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Two more Columbia bars asked to submit new operational plans
Unlike other businesses that have violated the COVID-19 health order Shot Bar and Silverball did not have operating permits suspended.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers using FBI phone number to trick victims
The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.
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