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Airlines prepare for new fare advertising rules

Airlines prepare for new fare advertising rules

Come Thursday you might worry airline ticket prices have shot up again.  But it will only appear thay way, as new government imposed...

Harvey County investigators looking for answers in cold case

Harvey County investigators looking for answers in cold case

Just a mile north from the Harvey/Sedgwick County line, and a quarter mile west, there's a small bridge across an over-grown creek on...

Man charged with 2003 murder, sex crimes and falsifying documents

Man charged with 2003 murder, sex crimes and falsifying documents

A former Valley Center man made his first appearance in Sedgwick County Court Thursday.  52-year-old Daniel Perez was charged with...

Hutch woman claims car warranty fell short

Hutch woman claims car warranty fell short

Only 10 months after Phyllis Swank bought her 2003 Ford Escape from a friend, she was already driving it into the repair shop.

Measuring the success of Fair Fares program

Measuring the success of Fair Fares program

Wichita may be the Air Capital, but it's certainly not the Cheap Fare Capital.

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam

BBB warns businesses about complaint form scam

The Better Business Bureau finds its good name at the center of a nationwide email scam.  The BBB has informed its member businesses to...

State computer error causes thousands to wait for title

State computer error causes thousands to wait for title

FactFinder 12 has learned a computer error in Topeka is delaying title work for more than 25,000 people.

Cotton Bowl ticket site causes confusion for buyers

Cotton Bowl ticket site causes confusion for buyers

Her husband and uncle are ready to go Hog wild at the Cotton Bowl next month.  But Melissa Houston...

Wichita mail thefts may be more widespread; police make arrest

Wichita mail thefts may be more widespread; police make arrest

A Wichita teenager is arrested on suspicion of stealing mail. Police say a 17 year-old was seen peeking into mailboxes near Harry and...

Wichita suspends roofer license after FactFinder 12 investigation

Wichita suspends roofer license after FactFinder 12 investigation

On Monday, the City of Wichita suspended the license of Wichita roofer Tin Lu.

Identity Theft & You

Invasion of Privacy: Cell Phone Hacking

Invasion of Privacy: Cell Phone Hacking

The British tabloid, "The News of the World" folded after a scandal...

Invasion of Privacy: Online tracking

Invasion of Privacy: Online tracking

Are you planning to shop online this holiday season?  Many...

Invasion of Privacy: What your GPS knows about you

Invasion of Privacy: What your GPS knows about you

On your next car trip to the office or the store, Big Brother could be...

Invasion of Privacy: WiFi Spies

Invasion of Privacy: WiFi Spies

WiFi is growing in popularity.  Coffee shops and public spaces...

Vent cleaning company makes false claims

Thinking about having your duct work in your home cleaned? If so, you better do ...

Thinking about having your duct work in your home cleaned? If so, you better do your research first.

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Facebook slam page getting the attention of Wichita middle school parents

Facebook slam page getting the attention of Wichita middle school parents

It’s trashy and at times it’s downright nasty. A Facebook slam page is getting the attention of parents at a Wichita Middle...

Wichita schools defend offers made to property owners near North High

Wichita schools defend offers made to property owners near North High

The Wichita School District may have a fight on its hands in the effort to buy land for the expansion of North High.

FactFinder 12 investigation leads to record settlement

FactFinder 12 investigation leads to record settlement

A call to our newsroom leads to the largest consumer protection payout in Kansas history.

The hierarchy of a university investigation

The hierarchy of a university investigation

When a multi-million-dollar ticket scalping scam rocked the Jayhawks last year, KU's chancellor reported it to the Kansas Board of Regents.

More consumers becoming frustrated with worthless gift cards

More consumers becoming frustrated with worthless gift cards

Gift cards can be a perfect solution for that “hard to buy for” family member or friend.

State takes action against Wichita funeral home

State takes action against Wichita funeral home

After a FactFinder 12 investigation and two state investigations, a Wichita funeral home owner is disciplined for unethical business...

Another Kingman student accused teacher of sexual harassment

Another Kingman student accused teacher of sexual harassment

Just this week, a former Kingman High School student filed a lawsuit against the school district.  She claims the district did not do...

Alert Dillons employee stops couple from falling victim to scam

Alert Dillons employee stops couple from falling victim to scam

The Better Business Bureau wants to warn relatives of military personnel about a scam.

A night with the Wichita Police Department Gang Unit

A night with the Wichita Police Department Gang Unit

Their day begins when the sun goes down. Every night 2-4 members of the Wichita Police Department's Gang Unit troll the streets looking to...

FactFinder 12 helps NASCAR fan get lasting tribute

FactFinder 12 helps NASCAR fan get lasting tribute

Gale Scarborough just buried his 47-year-old son.  Jerry "Robby" Adams died of colon cancer.  He...