Stacy Wimmer

2 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Stacy Wimmer |Heather Graf

(InvestigateTV) — As the construction workforce ages, the industry looks to rebuild. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of construction workers are 55 or older. Nearly 454,000 new workers will be needed in 2025 to meet industry demand. Factors contributing to the workforce shortage include retirement, so-called mega-projects, interest rates, and not enough young people entering skilled labor. Some say the solution to this challenge could come from recruiting more women.

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Stacy Wimmer |Heather Graf

(InvestigateTV) — As the construction workforce ages, the industry looks to rebuild. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of construction workers are 55 or older. Nearly 454,000 new workers will be needed in 2025 to meet industry demand. Factors contributing to the workforce shortage include retirement, so-called mega-projects, interest rates, and not enough young people entering skilled labor. Some say the solution to this challenge could come from recruiting more women.

Apr 26, 2024 | investigatetv.com | Susan Campbell |Stacy Wimmer

(InvestigateTV) — The Federal Trade Commission says more than 46,000 Americans have reported losing a total of $1 billion in crypto scams since 2021. Since cryptocurrency payments do not come with any legal protections or government assurances, the experts we spoke to say crypto scams are especially attractive for thieves. The FTC says scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money using cryptocurrency. What can you do to protect your money:Only scammers demand payment in cryptocurrency.

Apr 23, 2024 | investigatetv.com | Stacy Wimmer |Russell Kinsaul

(InvestigateTV) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines chronic pain as having pain on most days or every day in the past three months, and the 2019 study shows about 20% of US adults have it. Chronic pain differs from another type of pain called acute pain. Acute pain happens when you get hurt. It doesn’t last long and goes away once your body heals. For a woman in Arizona, she says her chronic pain feels like the weight of the world is on her shoulders.

Apr 15, 2024 | investigatetv.com | Stacy Wimmer |Heather Graf

(InvestigateTV) — According to the American Cancer Society, one in every two men and one in every three women will get cancer in their lifetime. Blood transfusions can be a critical component of cancer treatment. The American Red Cross says about five units or half the amount of blood in your body are needed every minute to help someone battling cancerYet, just 3% of eligible people in the U.S. give blood. There are some requirements donors have to meet.