REALITY CHECK: Could a sales tax in Sedgwick County reduce property taxes? Here’s what’s being discussed
Voters in Sedgwick County could be asked next year to support a new sales tax that would fund arts, culture and recreation programming.
Housing
Crumbling Wichita mansion is finally refurbished, finds new life as sober living house
The Sternberg Mansion has at various times served as a private residence, a boarding house, and a weekend handyman project,
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Contract for deed home sales used to be mostly unregulated in Kansas. A new law changes that.
The law adds a variety of mechanisms to protect buyers.
Salvation Army unveils new recovery home in with 21 beds
Will help people in need of mental health care, substance abuse treatment and experiencing homelessness.
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Sedgwick County proposes lower mill levy, cuts to arts and culture funding for the 2025 budget
Sedgwick County proposed a mill levy reduction as the county contends with soaring property valuations.
Student homelessness at Wichita State is a multifaceted concern
WSU establish resources for students struggling with housing and food insecurity,
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Students with disabilities say Wichita State’s housing needs improvements, or they may stay home
Wichita State staff wants to aid people with disabilities as much as they can.
Impact of Supreme Court’s ruling on unsheltered homelessness not certain for Wichita
How the court’s ruling will impact Wichita’s approach to unsheltered homelessness and enforcement is yet to be determined.
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