RECALL ROUNDUP: Nissan and Toyota calling back thousands of vehicles
Automaker Nissan announced the company is recalling about 300,000 vehicles because of airbag…
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DEFENDERS: Donating to Australia wildfires safely
The devastating Australian bushfires spreading across the nation for months are showing no signs of slowing down. …
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CPD releases names of overnight shooting suspects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested two people Friday morning after a shooting and chase on Highland Drive. CPD said late…
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DEFENDERS: Counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets circulating
Police are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.…
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DEFENDERS: Don’t abbreviate 2020 on documents
Consumer advocates are warning you not to abbreviate the new year on official documents because it can be easily…
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DEFENDERS: Kids using Amazon’s Alexa to order gifts
Amazon’s Alexa is obeying orders, this time from kids ordering their own Christmas gifts. According to a recent report, gifts are arriving at home…
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DEFENDERS: Your TV might be spying on you
If you just bought a smart TV or are planning on buying one for the holidays, the FBI wants to warn you about potential…
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DEFENDERS: How to avoid holiday gift card scams
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season is among us and gift cards are an easy, and wanted, gift for many. With that comes scammers ready to take…
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DEFENDERS: How to check your password security amid Disney Plus hacks
Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service. When hackers reportedly gained access, they changed usernames and…
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DEFENDERS: Hackers targeting Disney Plus accounts
Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service.…
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DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes
Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?…
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Inside Simonsen Ninth Grade Center during the May tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six months after a Jefferson City tornado scored a direct hit on Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, district leaders continue to…
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Matt Pitzer seeks re-election run for 5th Ward
Councilman Matt Pitzer has officially filed to run for a second term on the Columbia City Council. Pitzer will represent the 5th Ward. Pitzer was…
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Capital One hack: How to keep your finances safe
More than 100 million individuals who hold a Capitol One credit card or applied for one could have their personal information in the hands of…
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DEFENDERS: How to stop Facebook from listening to your phone conversations
Facebook has confirmed that it has been listening to your audio Messenger chats. The social media giant says it has since stopped a program in…
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DEFENDERS: FDA warning consumers not to drink ‘miracle solution’
The Food and Drug Administration is warning against a drink that’s being promoted online as a cure for everything from autism to HIV to…
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DEFENDERS: How to safely donate to mass shooting victims
As the cities of Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, mourn the attacks in their communities over the weekend, there are ways Missourians can help and…
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DEFENDERS: Five ways to protect your information online
Social media giant Facebook has been the subject of high-profile data investigations recently. At issue are concerns about the company not…
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Phone scams continue to pose threat during tax season
As the April tax filing deadline approaches, criminals are out in full force looking for ways to take your money and personal information. …
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Deborah Kendrick
Deborah Kendrick is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist who has worked for KMIZ since February 2016. Deborah is a weekday…
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