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ON YOUR SIDE: Questions about 150% increase in PO Box costs

ON YOUR SIDE: Questions about 150% increase in PO Box costs

Everywhere you turn, costs are on the rise, but sometimes price hikes still have you asking, 'Why?' or 'What's going on?' That was the case with Gary Barnes, who asked KAKE News to find out why the cost of his P.O. Box jumped 150%.

‘Scouting should be for everyone’: New $100+ fee for Wichita-area Boy Scouts causes concern

‘Scouting should be for everyone’: New $100+ fee for Wichita-area Boy Scouts causes concern

One Wichita area scout leader says he is concerned after the Quivira Council implemented a new $120 yearly fee for youth scouts.

Two jobs available for every unemployed Kansan

Two jobs available for every unemployed Kansan

Kansas has jobs to spare. That's just one of the things the Kansas Legislative Research Department told lawmakers Monday morning.

Wichita City Council looking at strengthening city code on rental property conditions to fight bad apartment conditions

Wichita City Council looking at strengthening city code on rental property conditions to fight bad apartment conditions

City leaders are looking at changes to city code and regulations to help building inspectors have more power when dealing with bad apartment and rental properties.

'Juice jacking': FBI warns about using free charging stations

'Juice jacking': FBI warns about using free charging stations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people about 'juice jacking' through public charging or USB ports in airports, hotels and malls. 

Kansas authorities warn of scam letters about unclaimed insurance money

Kansas authorities warn of scam letters about unclaimed insurance money

Authorities in several Kansas counties are warning residents about scam letters that claim recipients can received unclaimed life insurance money.

Wichita man gets $10 fine from contactless KTA toll in East Wichita

Wichita man gets $10 fine from contactless KTA toll in East Wichita

A Wichita man who got off of the Kansas Turnpike in East Wichita got a fine in the mail for not paying his toll. He tells us there was nowhere at his exit to pay the toll.

Rocking sleepers recalled after more than 100 infant deaths

Rocking sleepers recalled after more than 100 infant deaths

Fisher-Price has recalled 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers and Kids2 recalled 694,000 Rocking Sleepers.

Alfalfa sprouts being recalled after salmonella outbreak

Alfalfa sprouts being recalled after salmonella outbreak

The recall covers 808 pounds of sprouts sold to five foodservice companies and grocery stores in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas in November and December.

Weighted blankets sold at Target recalled after at least 2 children die

Weighted blankets sold at Target recalled after at least 2 children die

Target is recalling more than 200,000 weighted blankets sold nationwide after two girls suffocated to death earlier this year, according to a release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

BBB Alert: Man loses hundreds to scam impersonating Publishers Clearing House

BBB Alert: Man loses hundreds to scam impersonating Publishers Clearing House

After responding to the email, the man received numerous phone calls and was asked to pay taxes to unlock the prize.

New remote job offer turned out to be a scam for Kansas woman

New remote job offer turned out to be a scam for Kansas woman

Miranda Owens said it happened when she interviewed for a job at the end of last month.

Clorox recalls 37 million bottles of Pine-Sol that could contain bacteria

Clorox recalls 37 million bottles of Pine-Sol that could contain bacteria

The affected Pine-Sol products were made between January 2021 and September 2022.

Do not plug space heaters into power strips, fire officials warn

Do not plug space heaters into power strips, fire officials warn

Fire officials say power strips are not designed to handle the energy load of a space heater and can overheat.

Reminder: file 2019 and 2020 returns by September 30 to get COVID penalty relief

Reminder: file 2019 and 2020 returns by September 30 to get COVID penalty relief

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded struggling individuals and businesses, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, that they may qualify for late-filing penalty relief if they file their 2019 and 2020 returns by Sept. 30, 2022.

BBB: Is that extended warranty really worth it?

BBB: Is that extended warranty really worth it?

When purchasing electronics, home appliances, and other devices, many retailers now offer an extended warranty, sometimes called a protection plan or service contract. But what exactly do you get for that extra cost?

4moms Recalls More than 2 Million MamaRoo and RockaRoo Infant Swings

4moms Recalls More than 2 Million MamaRoo and RockaRoo Infant Swings

The strangulation hazard, which resulted in one death, can be repaired by ordering a free strap fastener from the company.

Derby woman freed of lease after water leaked into her apartment

Derby woman freed of lease after water leaked into her apartment

A Derby woman reached out to KAKE News with concerns about her living space after an upstairs apartment's water heater began leaking, damaging not only that unit, but hers, too. 

BBB scam alert: airfare scams cashing in on canceled flights

BBB scam alert: airfare scams cashing in on canceled flights

Use caution before purchasing flights online. Not all booking sites are legitimate

BBB scam alert: Facebook Marketplace sellers

BBB scam alert: Facebook Marketplace sellers

According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, be wary of phony buyers who “need” you to upgrade your Zelle or another digital wallet app to accept money from them.

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Vote 2022 Zuckerbucks Fight

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Vote 2022 Zuckerbucks Fight

You could almost call this story a political whodunnit!  Who took money from big tech - often referred to as Zuckerbucks - to help finance the 2020 elections?

Federal trade commission warns: don't fall for online sale scams!

Federal trade commission warns: don't fall for online sale scams!

Don't fall prey to online sale scams!

30 years later: Husband of one of the I-70 killer's victims hopes case gets solved

30 years later: Husband of one of the I-70 killer's victims hopes case gets solved

Its been 30 years since the I-70 killer took the lives of Wichitans Patricia Magers and Patricia Smith. The husband of one of the victim speaks out as a police department in Indiana says they're closer to finding the person responsible.

Don't fall victim to health insurance scams!

Don't fall victim to health insurance scams!

Scammers will tell you anything to make you part with money and information. Know what they might say or do before they scam you!

Kansas 16-year-old took half of a fake prescription pill and died of fentanyl poisoning

Kansas 16-year-old took half of a fake prescription pill and died of fentanyl poisoning

A billboard now stands tall over Interstate 70 near the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas with an important warning about the dangers of fake prescription pills.