MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sixty people are charged in a widespread magazine telemarketing scam that authorities say netted $300 million from more than 150,000 elderly and vulnerable people nationwide. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the charges Wednesday. She called it the largest elder fraud scheme in the country. The defendants are from 14 states and
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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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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) began an investigation after a complaint was made about a particular medical marijuana product purchased at a state-licensed dispensary this past weekend contained mold growth. Due to the state regulations including the seed-to-sale track and trace requirements of Article XIV of the Missouri
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The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.
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The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.
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One local business saw a successful weekend after the University of Missouri’s first home football game, while the local health department did not suspend any operating permits in Columbia on Saturday.
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The Columbia/Boone County Health Department announced a new health order will go into effect in Columbia on Sept. 18 at midnight.
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The department is reporting 35 is the maximum number they are allowed to serve in this grant.
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With so many people shopping online, package deliveries are on the rise and scammers are trying to fool consumers into giving out their personal information.
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Some grills are being recalled over a potential safety issue. A recall was issued Thursday for certain Royal Gourmet grills. The recall covers the two-burner patio grill with the following SKUs: RGTC1022, RGTC1023, RGTC1024, RGTC1025. The recall affects about 1,100 units. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the grill’s plastic regulator hose can melt,
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Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.
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The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.
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The Federal Trade Commission is warning Facebook and WhatsApp users of a possible scam going around during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.
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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two automakers are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the United States. Hyundai and Kia issued recalls in order to fix a brake fluid leak that could potentially cause an engine fire. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from
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The Columbia Parks and Recreation held “Food Trucks in the Park” events at parks throughout Columbia on Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place.
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As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.
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The Federal Trade Commission is issuing warnings to companies and individuals to stop selling fraudulent products claiming cures or treatments for COVID-19.
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The state awarded several internet providers federal funding to help with broadband projects statewide.
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