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Evergy urges customers ‘to be vigilant’ after new text scam
2+ hour ago (144+ words) Evergy urges customers "to be vigilant" after new text scam'KWCH WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Evergy is warning its customers about a new scam in which customers receive a text message claiming that they"ve overpaid on their bill and are due…...
Lawmakers expected to pass bill to ban cell phones in Kansas schools
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers plan to pass a bill that would require school districts to create policies prohibiting the use of phones during regular hours of the school day. The bill would be brought up in the legislative session…...
Kansas regulators OK plan to shield home power bills from data center costs
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (384+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas utility regulators on Thursday approved a plan that protects residential customers from rate spikes by shifting more electricity costs to major power users. Evergy says it wants to protect customer bills as it faces growing demand…...
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) (CNN) " Another country is considering a social media ban for younger children. Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederickson said mobile phones and online platforms are "stealing our children's childhood." She said the sites are causing children and young people to experience…...
Instagram launches map feature that allows users to show their current location
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (153+ words) (CNN) " Instagram has rolled out a new feature that shows a user's current location. It's called Instagram Map, and it includes an actual map of the U.S. showing where users are active. It also updates your location every time you use…...
Man accused of using dating app to scam Wichita woman out of thousands of dollars
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A woman from Wichita thought she had found her perfect match but ended up getting scammed out of thousands of dollars. Frank Annin is now on trial for scamming her and several other women. Trisha, the alleged…...
More states move to ban cellphones in schools
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) ATLANTA (AP) " More states are moving to ban or ... High School northeast of Atlanta, many students communicated with their parents and with emergency services using their phones. Senators in Georgia voted 54-2 on Tuesday to give final approval to a bill…...
Wichita letter carriers rally against potential efforts to privatize U.S. Postal Service
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) (KWCH) - Dozens of letter carriers gathered Sunday in east Wichita to join a national movement opposing efforts they say threaten the future of the U.S. Postal Service. The rally took place at the ... WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Dozens of letter carriers gathered…...
Did you get it? Toll text scam ramps up, making another round in Kansas
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A familiar text message scam is spreading in Kansas. The scam involves impersonating the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) and attempts to steal your personal information by prompting you to follow a link online. Kansans said they've received…...