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A retired Wichita businessman is building a new model to fund affordable housing
When Greg Thompson’s home was being built, he stopped by the construction site so much that some began calling him “the superintendent.” Often, Thompson peppered the construction crew with questions. His palpable excitement stemmed from years spent doing construction work…
Dodge City to have a new affordable housing development
A new housing development in southwest Kansas is bringing more affordable housing to the area. The workforce is growing in Dodge City, and local leaders hope this new development will significantly reduce the need to house those workers. The Kansas…
City leaders say something has got to give to tackle budget deficit
Wichita city leaders are saying that something has got to give to address the city's expected budget deficit. It's in the millions of dollars. Council members are debating whether a property tax or a sales tax could address the shortfall.…
Liberal police investigate violent acts by teen ‘gang’
Police in Liberal are investigating a series of violent acts they say are carried out by a group of teens who may be organizing themselves as a gang. The incidents, which involve kidnapping, assaults, and other crimes, police say, are…
Ness City schools seeks $24M bond for safety upgrades
Ness City Schools is moving forward with a $24 million bond proposal aimed at addressing longstanding facility issues, safety concerns, and outdated infrastructure, following years of temporary fixes and community discussions. The proposal includes the construction of new locker rooms,…
Pittsburg increases funding to boost economic development
The city of Pittsburg reaches an agreement that will allow two organizations to spend more money in hopes of bringing in more money to the city. On Tuesday night, city commissioners agreed to increase economic development agreements, with Pittsburg Area…
ACHS using new visitor check-in system that includes quick background check
Arkansas City High School this week implemented a new visitor check-in system as part of the district’s ongoing commitment to school safety, district officials said in a written statement. As of Tuesday, Securly Visitor is in place at ACHS’s main…
Property tax hike? New sales tax? Wichita discussing options as deficit looms
Facing a deficit of several million dollars in coming years, Wichita elected officials are talking about the possibility of increasing or adding taxes. Options could include a 1% city sales tax or a property tax rate increase, officials said during…
Smaller Wichita school bond vote not on horizon, district says. ‘We have no plans’
Wichita school district officials say they don’t have plans now to come back to voters to ask for a smaller bond issue vote. Voters narrowly rejected a $450 million bond issue earlier this year. “We have no plans,” the district’s…
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