The family of former Wichita former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer released the following updated information regarding the services for Brewer which will be held this Fri., June 19, 11 a.m. […]
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Seizing And Selling Tribal Land In Kansas Funded 30+ American Universities
Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 30 other schools owe at least part of their existence to land taken from Kansas’ indigenous people. In the 1800s, […]
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Juneteenth Topeka Plans Expand
Topeka has celebrated Juneteenth for many years. Due to COVID-19 the in-person Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration that usually draws more than 1,000 people, has been canceled. However, there […]
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Longer Days, Shorter Semesters: How COVID-19 Will Change Life at Kansas And Missouri Colleges
Colleges and universities in Kansas and Missouri are rolling out plans for the fall semester, which will look very different because of COVID-19. The University of Missouri-Kansas City plans to […]
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KCMO Father’s Day and Black Lives Matter Celebration Planned
eart of the City Neighborhood Association (HCNA), along with its partners UNESCO Creative City of Music-KC, Center for Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Rising Fund and Heartland Conservation Alliance, encourage all Kansas Citians […]
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City Extends Suspension of Water Disconnection
The City of Wichita has extended the suspension of disconnection of water service through July 1, 2020. The City of Wichita suspended disconnecting water service due to non-payment in March […]
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ICT Library Locations Open with Safe Services
Wichita Public Library locations are now open with limited in-person services. The Library is following guidance from the City, County, State and Centers for Disease Control regarding best safety practices […]
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Wichita Black Alliance & Partners Offer COVID Testing / Masks
Sedgwick County has lifted quarantine measures and placed no restrictions on businesses or individuals after Gov. Kelly returned power to the counties in both planning for and responding to COVID-19 […]
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United Way Assisting Laid-Off, Furloughed, Self-Employed People
United Way of the Plains is now taking appointments for its Help Center’s next session. The center will assist individuals who have been laid-off or furloughed or self-employed individuals whose […]
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Community Responds to the Death of Former Mayor Carl Brewer
Wichita, the state, and the nation are pouring out their love for former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer who died earlier today at age 63. KS Gov. Laura Kelly conveyed her […]