People are severely injured or even killed by barriers meant to protect you during a car crash. We examine the danger of improperly installed guardrails.
Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions in a teen’s life, but now, life is becoming a key factor in that decision.
If you're in over your head in credit card debt, you may be considering a personal loan. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa spoke to MoneyTips about the pros and cons of a personal loan.
Patients are utilizing ketamine-assisted therapy, which is legal in some states. Ketamine is an anesthetic with psychedelic properties that has been used for several years to help veterans experiencing PTSD.
Consumer advocates say that the cost of using ground ambulances has slipped through the cracks of a new federal law requiring price transparency.
Scams on social media have skyrocketed in recent years. In 2022, consumers lost more money through social media than any other method of contact.
Full Episodes
An alarming number of black women are dying during childbirth. How a source of support and advocacy for pregnant women could be a solution.
In a national push to protect public health, the federal government wants lead pipes out of all homes, streets and yards in the next ten years.
We investigate the concerns about who is flying unmanned aircraft during a series of incidents near restricted Air Force space.
Hospitals are under attack as cybercrime against health systems grows across the United States.
Healthcare employees face an increased threat of violence while at work. We investigate what’s being done to protect them from attacks.
For many women, the hair salon is a safe space for self-care. We have an in-depth look at how stylists are trained to see the signs of domestic abuse.
Investigations
All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides send about 100,000 Americans to the emergency room every year. Children under the age of 16 riding ATVs have the highest risk for death.
The NTSB’s mission is to independently investigate all aircraft-involved events, but its frequent use of others for work on-scene troubles critics.
The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells. In Oklahoma, that work could cost more than $7 billion if it falls to the state.
The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature
For most patients seeking damages for an injury related to flu, measles, polio and other public health vaccines, the process is well-established and transparent. The process also keeps manufacturers out of legal processes and puts the lawsuits in the hands of special federal vaccine courts. But for more than 10,000 Americans who filed a claim due to a potential COVID vaccine-related injury, the process is slow, secretive and handled by a little-known agency that had only four employees when claims began arriving in 2021.
States worry that the proposed rule to remove lead-tainted water pipes by October 16 is unrealistic.
The National Council on Aging estimates about 1/4 of Americans age 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated.
All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides send about 100,000 Americans to the emergency room every year. Children under the age of 16 riding ATVs have the highest risk for death.
Three out of four people have been a victim of package theft in their lifetime, and it's a problem that's not slowing down.
A balance transfer with a 0% APR can be a great way to pay off lingering debt. However, Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talked to Leslie Tayne about why not all balance transfers are a great deal.
Reporter Heather Graf explains how hair salons can now be potential safe havens for those facing abusive situations
Reporter Kristin Crowley introduces us to service members who are both benefiting from the changes and inspiring them