Wichita school board approves sale of Park Elementary
Vote gives the city an option on the Midtown building for construction of homeless services campus.
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“Va a ser muy pronto”: Wichita lidia con un corto plazo para convertir la escuela en un refugio de invierno
Wichita espera comprar la escuela primaria Park y convertirla en un refugio de invierno para las personas sin hogar. Pero la mesa directiva escolar de Wichita votó anoche para retrasar la votación sobre una posible venta hasta finales de junio.
Cowley County’s first temporary homeless shelter welcomed its first guest last week
An emergency shelter in Cowley County has already housed its first temporary residents
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Wichitans, housed and not, lie in wait about a future homeless campus
What do those affected who won’t attend public meetings know and feel about the proposal?
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Wichitans found affordable rent by camping long-term at Lake Afton. Sedgwick County shut it down.
It’s a blow to many who found refuge there as housing prices are rising.
“It’s going to be close”: Wichita dealing with short timeline to convert school to winter shelter
Wichita hopes to buy Park Elementary and turn it into a homeless shelter by wintertime.
Wichita proposes to buy former Park Elementary School to use as homeless shelter
The city hopes to use the former Park Elementary as an emergency shelter this coming winter, but the school district still needs to vote on the sale.
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Wichitans want solutions for homelessness. Can they accept them in their backyard?
As the city mulls its next steps on financing a shelter, a tension takes shape.
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At least 691 Wichitans homeless in 2024, new numbers say
This is a 1.5% decrease from 2023.
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Reality Check: Wichita’s mayor and city manager committed to support municipal IDs without council vote
In Reality Check, Wichita Eagle journalists dig into questions over facts, consequences and accountability.