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WSU forecast calls for Kansas home values to continue to increase
Wichita State University’s Center for Real Estate is forecasting that Kansas home values will continue to appreciate in 2024. The forecast was released Thursday by CRE director, Dr. Stan Longhofer. He said the inventory of homes available for sale is…
Turbines to take a spin in the spotlight at ribbon-cutting
The formal opening of Orsted’s Sunflower Wind farm will be marked with a ribbon cutting Thursday. The 200 megawatt wind farm is one of 13 Orsted wind farms in the United States. Sunflower will produce enough electricity to power more…
Will this Johnson County city restrict — even ban — Airbnbs? Neighbors are complaining
The Shawnee City Council is considering whether to tighten restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals — or outright ban them from residential areas. City officials say they’ve received a growing number of complaints in single-family neighborhoods about noise, parking,…
Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires
Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Thursday morning due to increased fire weather conditions. Warmer conditions, strong winds and low relative humidities will create high to very-high fire weather conditions especially in the central and…
Flamingo at Kansas lake draws visitors
The Chase County State Fishing Lake is a popular place to be Thursday after a flamingo was spotted seemingly enjoying the warm Kansas weather. The local sheriff's office says the bird's name is Flint. "We know this is an unusual…
Lawsuit against City of Wichita claims court system doesn’t do psych evaluations before trial
A lawsuit against the City of Wichita covers what its court system is not offering certain defendants. That class action lawsuit claims Wichita's Municipal Court doesn't provide psychological evaluations to determine if a defendant suspected of having mental health issues…
More affordable tiny homes coming to McPherson
"It's a $1.2 million project that will build seven homes, permanent homes for families and provide supportive services. Which means they need a doctor, if they need to get a better job, if they need education, if they need to…
Johnson County is creating more courts to divert people to treatment, not jail
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health approximately “44% of people in jails and 37% of people in prison have a mental illness.” The number of people in prison with a substance abuse issue is estimated to be 65%. Specialty…
Wichita explains why it is selling off affordable housing
Two days after the City of Wichita announced it is selling 13 public housing units, the mayor explained why and what it could mean for people who need public housing. Why? "A lot of these houses, keep in mind, are…
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