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Francisco Enriquez purchased one of the public housing units that the City of Wichita is selling. He bought it below market price, and now — after six months, a lot of work and a few unexpected setbacks — he’s ready to sell.
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Rev. Wheeler Parker, the cousin and childhood friend of Emmett Till, recently spoke at KU's Spencer Museum of Art sharing his story and highlighting the exhibit, "Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let The World See."
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God N' Dogs is a program that hands out hot dogs every Thursday night to homeless people in the parking lot of St. John's Episcopal Church in downtown Wichita.
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Feedback from the community is helping members of the Wichita Journalism Collaborative guide future reporting.
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The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will be hosting a community listening session later this month where the public can share their stories, opinions and questions about affordable housing.
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Coordination and sustainable funding helped fuel a grassroots effort to get the government, faith, community and nonprofit sectors to "pull on the same rope."
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A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson was cut down and stolen from McAdams Park last week. A youth baseball league called League 42 plays in the park. The statue is valued at $75,000.
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Carla Mendez and Jacob Salas bought their first home in only three days, showing how competitive home buying can be in Wichita.
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A retired woman struggles to find accessible, affordable housing illustrating the need for more such units in Wichita.
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The Empowerment Center will rely on city, county and private grants for operating expenses.
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Darlene Palsmeier didn't expect to have difficulty finding an affordable place to rent when she was 66. Her experience, however, is not unusual for older residents seeking a new home, the large majority of whom are women.
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KMUW reporters and producers highlight the stories that made an impact on them in 2023.