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Student loan repayments return and so do scammers

October 5, 2023 12:35 PM Morgan Buresh

Student loan repayments have begun this month for the first time in three years, and officials are warning borrowers to beware of scams.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you ever fallen victim to a scam?

September 22, 2023 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scammers are always trying to find new ways to scam people out of their money, especially now in the days of the internet and smartphones. Scammers have recently tried to impersonate the United States Postal Service through text messaging, creating fake streaming sites to bait people who want to watch football, creating

Experts say to be wary of lottery scams as Mega Millions jackpot increases

July 24, 2023 6:34 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Lottery fever has been heating up drawing people to buy lottery tickets. The Powerball last week was more than $1 billion and Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing currently sits at $820 million. When Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow, scammers will lure people on social media. “Let’s say (there is a paid advertisement

Thefts in Columbia this year on pace to match 2022 total, CPD says

July 6, 2023 7:52 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Within the past month, the Columbia Police Department has shown several thefts on its social media pages, asking for the public’s help in identifying the people responsible. CPD detective Brandon Baden said a number of the social media posts refer to people stealing from cars. “If you leave like your wallet in

Friday marks last day to submit proposals for Columbia ARPA funding

June 9, 2023 5:59 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marks the deadline for proposals to be submitted for Columbia’s American Rescue Plan funds. Groups have asked for millions of dollars to combat everything from homelessness to community violence. By the middle of May, the city had received $31.8 million in requests for ARPA funds. Columbia has been awarded $25.2 million in ARPA funding.

Sources: President Joe Biden set to announce student debt relief Wednesday

August 23, 2022 8:40 PM Kennedy Miller

Multiple sources say President Joe Biden is set to announce student debt relief on Wednesday.

What to do if you win the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot; winning numbers selected

July 29, 2022 9:47 PM Marina Diaz

Mega Millions lottery reaches $1.28 billion dollars, the second-largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.

Home prices rise along with inflation

May 3, 2022 11:58 AM Marina Diaz

Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.

Weekly unemployment claims increase in Missouri as legislation seeks to limit benefits

April 15, 2022 5:35 AM Ben Fein

Unemployment claims in the state of Missouri took a substantial jump in the latest report, showing 10,108 new claims for the week ending on April 9.

Boone County Commission to review use tax Thursday afternoon

April 14, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m., as the newly approved use tax for Boone County is set to go through its first reading.

Realtors say a school zone influences where parents choose to live

February 15, 2022 6:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Realtors say a school’s quality can influence where parents choose to live in a particular area. According to the National Association of Realtors, 53% percent of buyers with children in the home under the age of 18 years said the quality of the school districts is an important factor when deciding on a home. The Jefferson City School Board

Missouri lawmakers push to legalize sports betting

February 9, 2022 5:26 PM Chanel Porter

It’s Super Bowl week and last year, over 23 million Americans wagered a record $4.3 billion on the Super Bowl, but none of that happened in the state of Missouri.

Private health insurers will cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday

January 11, 2022 5:35 PM Chanel Porter

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.

SSM health hosts hiring event

October 28, 2021 7:34 PM Erika McGuire

Jefferson City, Mo (kmiz) Sisters of St. Mary’s Hospital hosted it’s hiring event today. The health system is looking to fill a wide range of full and part-time positions in light of the shortage of health care workers since the pandemic started. According to the U.S labor and statistics since the pandemic began the health

Parents optimistic about Child Tax Credit starting Thursday

July 14, 2021 10:00 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan rolls out Thursday and some Columbia parents are looking forward to the extra cash. “I think it’s awesome,” said Joe Billet, a parent of three children. “I think it would help out a lot of people that desperately need it right now.” Those

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

DEFENDERS: Scammers target Amazon users ahead of Prime Day

October 12, 2020 3:15 PM Deborah Kendrick

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.

DEFENDERS: FTC warns of scams as COVID-19 stimulus talks drag on

August 24, 2020 2:51 PM Deborah Kendrick

As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.

DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers

August 10, 2020 9:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has

Data shows some Columbia businesses don’t feel ready to reopen

May 28, 2020 8:23 PM Zach Boetto

Results from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.