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WEBA Wichita Man’s Tale of Two Family Homes Reveals Unexpected Barriers to Saving Older Houses in 67214. Demolitions, often by private interests, are more prevalent in ZIP code 67214, a predominantly Black and Hispanic area, than anywhere else in the city. Public data indicate that age or condition alone may not explain the disproportionate ...
Habitat Repair Program Gave Her Home New Life
WEB21 hours ago · The program doesn’t do large structural repairs or cosmetic work, and some applications are turned down because the homes are considered unsalvageable. Most repairs are capped at $25,000 and the average is about $15,000. Program participants who make less than 35% of the area median income (which is currently $20,860) pay a …
Redlining Helped Spur Disinvestment In Wichita’s Urban Core
WEB2 days ago · The term “redlining” does appear in vision documents from 2021 outlining the Places for People plan, which drives the city of Wichita’s urban infill strategy. Maps outlining “formative neighborhoods” for reinvestment roughly track with historical redlining maps. The plan was adopted into the Wichita-Sedgwick County comprehensive plan ...
Workshop: Renters Should Prioritize Staying Out of Court to Avoid ...
WEB1 day ago · The handbook is also available online on the city’s website. To learn more about tenant mediation, contact the Eviction Resolution Program at [email protected] or 316-660-5659. Kansas Legal Services may be able to provide free legal advice. Call 1-800-723-6953 or visit www.kansaslegalservices.org. KLS attorneys are also available to provide ...
New Edition of THE VOICE - The Community Voice
WEB3 days ago · by The VOICE News Service September 28, 2024. News for the Black Community that isn’t covered by other traditional media outlets. Wichita, Kansas City, Regional, State, Health, Education and Local. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ THIS EDITION. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL OF OUR EDITIONS. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is the leading, most ...
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · by The VOICE News Service September 19, 2024. Wichita’s Drone Light Festival returns this weekend, building on two years of sold-out success. Three nights of electrifying wonder are planned at Exploration Place September 20-22. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening where technology meets art and the sky becomes a …
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WEBby The VOICE News Service September 20, 2024. Can I still vote if I have been convicted of a crime? Yes. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, you can vote. If you were convicted of a felony, you can vote once you complete your sentence, including finishing any probation or parole. You will have to register to vote once your sentence is ...
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Kansas First Time Homebuyer program offers down payment …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Brown bought the house using the Kansas First Time Homebuyer program, which offers assistance with down payments and closing costs. Buyers within income limits can receive an interest-free loan of up to 20 percent of the home’s sale price. The loan is forgiven if the buyer remains in the home for 10 years. “I wouldn’t have been able to ...
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