Good morning Wichita! We hope you enjoyed your weekend. It’s Monday, June 10, and today’s newsletter brings you updates on two important community initiatives. Discover how Wichita plans to repurpose a former elementary school to create a Multi-Agency Center for the homeless, and learn about ongoing efforts to address concerns over contaminated groundwater resulting from a chemical spill.
City of Wichita plans to transform former Park Elementary School into a Multi-Agency Center
Wichita plans to repurpose a former elementary school to create a centralized Multi-Agency Center, aimed at providing comprehensive services for the homeless population. Find out more about this innovative initiative and how it could positively impact the community.
Union Pacific Railroad updates community on TCE groundwater clean-up efforts
Concerns over contaminated groundwater resulting from a chemical spill decades ago have prompted Union Pacific Railroad and the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment to update the community on ongoing cleanup efforts. Find out why residents are being urged to test the air inside their homes and what steps are being taken to address the issue.
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