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Air bags made by Takata Corp. contain volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash, but the chemical can deteriorate over time.

Butler County Sheriff's Office sees increase in deer involved car crashes
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has seen 97 car crashes involving deer in just the last month and a half and it's asking people to pay extra attention when driving in order to avoid hurting yourself, the deer, or damaging your car.

Two more companies recall cinnamon applesauce pouches due to potential lead contamination
Last month, the FDA warned about lead in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches after North Carolina health officials began investigating four children with elevated blood lead levels and found that the pouches could be the common source of exposure.

FDA warning parents to test their children after lead is found in WanaBana fruit puree pouches
The issue came to light when North Carolina state health officials began investigating four children with elevated blood lead levels and found that the WanaBana pouches could be the common source of exposure, the FDA said.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Florence's Latino roots followed the railroads
Florence doesn't look much different from dozens of small Kansas cities. At least, not until one takes a closer look. Living quietly in a century-old home just down the road from Main Street, is the last Latina in the town that used to be 25% Hispanic.

SOLVING KRISTA MARTIN: Genealogy helps identify out-of-state man in decades-old homicide
KAKE wanted to share more of Ms. Martin's life and case in hopes it would generate tips and leads in this decades-long cold case, on the anniversary of her death, and while in the middle of gathering interviews -- a breakthrough took place.

Another Threshold candle recall? Target recalls 2.2 million products over burn and laceration risks
The recall impacts Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including frosted vanilla cupcake, rose petal & lotus, blue agave & cactcus and pumpkin spice, among others.

Frozen strawberries, fruit blends sold at Walmart recalled for possible Hepatitis A contamination
The recall includes a variety of products including Walmart's Great Value sliced strawberries, mixed fruit and antioxidant blend. The Walmart products included in the recall were sold in numerous states, including Kansas.

Newborn deaths prompt federal warning over recalled Boppy baby loungers
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday urged parents and caregivers to stop using Boppy Newborn Loungers – a pillow for infants – after two more infants died after the agency issued a mass recall of the product in 2021.