“talks with Union Pacific on the implementation of the final remediation are ongoing and he is hopeful  the groundwater will be restored to drinking water quality within the next 10 years”

Randy Carlson, an engineer with the KDHE Bureau of Environmental Remediation

Rip Gooch Black Aviators Exhibit Grand Opening at Kansas Aviation Museum May 19 

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Two Times the Liver Cancer in Black Residents in 29th & Grove Toxic Spill Area

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High School Students Explore Medical Careers at Ascension MedEd Academy

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XV: This Former Warner Brother Artist Could Put Wichita on the Map

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The VOICE, May 5, 2023

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PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR

Wed., May 10, 8:30 am – 12 pm:  Meet the Lender Matchmaking Event. WSU, Marcus Welcome Center. Representatives from several banks, certified development companies, and alternative lending sources will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding. 19 lending institutions scheduled to participate: FREE

Thu. May 11, 6:30 – 8 pm:  “Basic Budgeting Class” Urban League of Kansas, 2418 E. 9th.  Budget like a boss: Learn the secrets of successful money management.  316 512-1071 or https://wkf.ms/3zyUOdB  FREE

Sat., May 13, 9 pm: 2nd Annual Midwest R&B Fest. , Orpheum Theater,200 N Broadway Featuring H-Town, Next, Changing Faces & Friends. COST $63+  https://bit.ly/3K5FbjT

Sun. May 14, 1:15 pm  2nd Annual Mother/Daughter Tea Party with the Princesses.  Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. COST:  $10+ https://bit.ly/3TVjczn

Wed, May 17, 6 pm: Night at The Ball Park, Wichita Wind Surge 275 McLean. Hosted by REAP and Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas.  FREE

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