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Wichitans see 10 percent increase in rent despite new housing
Last year, 800 new housing units were built in Wichita, a five-year high. Still, even with the supply going up, rent went up by 10%. A real estate expert at Wichita State University said the new apartments aren’t helping the market as much as you’d think because we’ve been in a deficit of new builds since the 2008 financial crisis.
United Way's 'Stuff the Bus' provides 200 backpacks and supplies
United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the success of its annual Stuff the Bus event, which provided 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students across USD 428. Additionally, school supplies were donated to Great Bend High School, Barton Community College, Central Kansas Christian Academy (CKCA), Holy Family Elementary, and local daycares, ensuring that students of all ages have what they need to succeed.
Overland Park, Leawood team up to work on key stretch of Nall Avenue
The cities of Overland Park and Leawood will soon partner on some improvements on Nall Avenue between College Boulevard and 119th Street, and it will cost less than initially expected. Last week, the Overland Park City Council unanimously approved the interlocal agreement with Leawood for the project, moving up the...
Lawrence’s emergency shelter spaces will rely on community organizations this winter
The local homeless response team is asking churches and organizations to offer people a warm place to sleep this winter, rather than opening community buildings that have been used in the past. Winter shelter could be necessary not only for people who are experiencing homelessness, but for anyone who loses...
Osage City seeking deeper run in postseason in 2024
The past four seasons for the Osage City football team have ended with two losses each year. The Indians would like to see that change for the 2024 season. Osage City ended 2023 with a 9-2 record, falling to the eventual state champions in Class 2A Nemaha Central in the sectional round.
New $73 million Lenexa Justice Center opens Monday
Lenexa's new justice center gave the police department a chance to redesign multiple aspects of how the building works, installing new features that reflect the modern best-practices while also reorganizing workflow.
Countdown to Kickoff: Hesston eyes ‘dangerous offense’ in 2024
HESSTON, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - Hesston came away from 2023 disappointed in a 5-5 record, though those losses came to teams that went a combined 41-13 a year ago. But there’s no shortage of talent back for Tyson Bauerle this year. Senior Reed Freisen is combing off a...
Wichita Air Show draws crowds with US Navy Blue Angels and more
Many spectators attended the Wichita Air Show on Saturday wowed by the sights and sounds of some of the coolest planes you can see. Families traveled from all over Kansas and surrounding states to take in the US Navy Blue Angels in action at the Frontiers In Flight Air Show at McConnell Air Force Base.
As Johnson County debates shelter, Project 1020 plans for ‘same time next year’
This story was originally published by The Journal, a civic issues magazine from the Kansas Leadership Center. In the state’s wealthiest and most populous county, the Project 1020 Cold-Weather Shelter has persisted with help through years of residents’ wariness and opposition to such services. Now Johnson County is poised to more fully reckon with its homeless population by creating a year-round shelter. But the venture is likely to face intense opposition, and Project 1020 officials see purpose to their effort regardless of the outcome.
2024 Report Cards: Ben Kudrna
Preston Farr/Farm to Fountains’ Scouting Grades:. Ben Kudrna is a local product out of Blue Valley Northwest in Overland Park, Kansas. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school, the same year he won Kansas’ Gatorade Player of the Year award. There was a lot of hype behind Kudrna’s selection, leading him to being ranked as the Royals’ No. 11 prospect during the 2022 season. He has worked his way up the list, landing as the No. 3 prospect in the Royals’ system in MLB Pipeline’s 2024 midseason ranking.
Week of August 26: Job of the Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is highlighting Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Positions. MONDAY: Component Analyst | Integra Technologies | Wichita | $17.20-$17.90 | Qualifications: •High School Diploma or Equivalent •Must possess the ability to operate a variety of bench equipment including thermal meters & multi-meters | https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13024827 | Benefits Include: •Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Disability, and 401K | Integra Technologies has 7 additional job posting on KANSASWORKS.
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