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U.S. probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash

U.S. probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash

The probe covers F-150s from the 2014 model year. Complaints allege that the trucks can suddenly shift to a lower gear without warning. Often, the rear wheels locked up.

Emery Gardens tenant struggles with a major mold problem

Emery Gardens tenant struggles with a major mold problem

One resident at Emery Gardens is struggling with what he calls a major mold problem, and he says the apartment has done nothing to help.

Tenants dealing with 'unlivable conditions' at Emery Gardens

Tenants dealing with 'unlivable conditions' at Emery Gardens

Sunday evening the roof of a unit at Emery Gardens collapsed leaving two tenants an apartment that was deemed unlivable. The two people living there say this is only the latest problem they've been having.

Wichita business owners warning others of sales representative scam

Wichita business owners warning others of sales representative scam

Joy's Service Center owners Mark and Annette Joy share their experience of trying to get out of a contract they say turned into a scam.

Biden administration finalizes rule cutting credit card late fees

Biden administration finalizes rule cutting credit card late fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates the move will save American families $10 billion every year - an average savings of $220 annually.

Fire victim warns about lithium-ion batteries

Fire victim warns about lithium-ion batteries

Charred walls are what's left of a house that burned on January 17th on the corner of Boston & Greenwood in South Wichita. The owner of the home says the fire started due to faulty lithium-ion batteries.

Why are there so many car recalls? Experts weigh in

Why are there so many car recalls? Experts weigh in

The average number of car recalls each year jumped 46% over a 10-year period ending in 2022, when compared with the average over the preceding 10 years, NHTSA data shows.

Honda recalling more than 750K vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor

Honda recalling more than 750K vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor

The recall covers certain Honda Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V and Odyssey models from the 2020 through 2022 model years, as well as the 2020 Fit and Civic Coupe, as well as some Acura models.

Ford will recall nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs to secure trim pieces that can fly off in traffic

Ford will recall nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs to secure trim pieces that can fly off in traffic

The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through 2019 model years.

Plumbers busy with back-to-back calls for pipe bursts and freezes

Plumbers busy with back-to-back calls for pipe bursts and freezes

It's among the many problems the bitter cold is causing burst pipes. Local plumbers say they're drowning in calls.
Plumbers and water department crews have been scrambling to keep your water on all across The City since the cold hit Kansas.

What rights you have as a renter if your heat goes out during extreme cold

What rights you have as a renter if your heat goes out during extreme cold

During the winter, we all expect to pay more for utilities, with heaters working around the clock to keep our homes warm. But if you're a renter, especially during dangerously low temperatures, what happens if your heat goes out?

Quaker Oats expands list of products recalled for salmonella risk, includes Cap'n Crunch cereal bars

Quaker Oats expands list of products recalled for salmonella risk, includes Cap'n Crunch cereal bars

The recall now includes popular products like Cap'n Crunch Treats cereal bars and Gatorade Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, with "best before" dates ranging between Jan. 11, 2024 and Oct. 31, 2024.

The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Most will be redeemed, but many gift cards wind up forgotten or unused.

Officials warn of 'grandparent scam' on the rise

Officials warn of 'grandparent scam' on the rise

The Consumer Protection Division of the District Attorney's office says they have received a report that scammers are attempting to manipulate grandparents into giving money based on fear their grandchildren were arrested.

How to manage holiday spending when you're dealing with student loan debt

How to manage holiday spending when you're dealing with student loan debt

The holidays can be a challenging time if you're on a budget. If you're restarting student loan payments, there are some recommendations on how to give gifts while being financially conscious.

Air fryer brand recalls over 300,000 units for potential 'burn hazard'

Air fryer brand recalls over 300,000 units for potential 'burn hazard'

Empower Brands recalled roughly 319,000 of their Power XL Dual Basket Air Fryers this week due to a potential burn hazard in two models - the DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket.

Quaker Oats recalls dozens of granola products due to potential salmonella contamination

Quaker Oats recalls dozens of granola products due to potential salmonella contamination

The recall impacts more than 40 granola bars and granola cereals that have been sold throughout the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

Look out for imposter scams while holiday shopping online

Look out for imposter scams while holiday shopping online

Holidays always bring about shopping, and nowadays holidays are sure to bring about online shopping; but there are always risks to shopping online, like scams. 

BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart

BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart

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.

HumanKind opens its temporary winter shelter for the season

HumanKind opens its temporary winter shelter for the season

Friday marks the opening day for Humankind's temporary winter shelter.

Law enforcement warning about feature in latest iPhone update

Law enforcement warning about feature in latest iPhone update

In Apple's recent iOS 17 update, a new feature called 'NameDrop' allows users to share contact information and photos between iPhones by simply touching the tops of each phone together.

Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners

Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners

The pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate, meaning that passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

Wichita Fire Department demonstrates what not to do on Thanksgiving

Wichita Fire Department demonstrates what not to do on Thanksgiving

With more house fires across the country on Thanksgiving than on any other day, KAKE News teamed up with the Wichita Fire Department to show you what not to do.

Crime Pays: Is serial killer Dennis Rader profiting from tragedy?

Crime Pays: Is serial killer Dennis Rader profiting from tragedy?

Criminals may be finding their way around a law to protect victims -- and -- making money from it.

Butler County Sheriff's Office sees increase in deer involved car crashes

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.