DEFENDERS: Valentine’s Day weekend scams
A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows romance scam artists made about $201…
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Surprise health inspections reveal some violations at Mizzou Arena
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspection records completed at Mizzou Arena during the 2018-2019 basketball season show which concession stands had the most…
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DEFENDERS: Be cautious when using mobile payment apps
Mobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers. …
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Mold, contaminated soda lids found at Columbia Wendy’s
Inspectors found “contamination” on soda lid cups at a Columbia fast food restaurant last month.…
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Jefferson City High School teacher stripped of coaching duties after profanity-laced texts to students
The Jefferson City School District scaled back the duties of one of its teachers after a text conversation with a group of students came to…
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DEFENDERS: Watch out for scammers during tax season
Starting Monday the Federal Trade Commission is launching Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.…
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DEFENDERS: New law meant to reduce robocalls
Some new laws could significantly reduce the number of robocalls you get on your phone.…
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Mid-Missouri schools see more vaccinated students than statewide average
According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, about 97% of students across Missouri schools are not vaccinated. That…
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The Ben Renick case: snakes, shootings and millions of dollars
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As prosecutors in Missouri begin making their case that two people killed Ben Renick in 2017, courts are still settling…
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Traffic stop audio shows former Columbia police chief felt ‘targeted’
Body camera and dashboard camera video suggest former Columbia police chief Ken Burton felt targeted by Mayor Brian Treece and the Columbia Police…
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Two Jefferson City eateries top the list with 6 violations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ Jefferson City inspection reports show two eateries tied for the most overall violations during December inspections. In…
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DEFENDERS: Warning about Census job scams
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill thousands of temporary positions, but the Better Business Bureau says to beware of scams.…
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Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building
As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown…
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Most eateries clear in Boone County inspection reports
Most of the nine eateries inspected by Boone County health department regulators in the past week were not cited for any…
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Missouri House considers changes to coroner system
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The…
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DEFENDERS: BBB warning Chiefs fans of fake merchandise on the internet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs head to Miami for the Superbowl, the Better Business Bureau is warning fans about websites selling…
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Repeat violations could lead to fee for Sub Shop
Two non-critical violations could lead to a re-inspection fee for Sub…
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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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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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Columbia Panera reopens after water heater catches fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspectors from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department visited at least eight eateries in the first week of 2020.…
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