Good morning. It’s Monday, July 8, and today’s headlines include the U.S. Department of Justice finding discrimination in the Wichita school district, Wichita State University’s transformative 10-year master plan, an interactive circus show, and a dramatic surge in Wichita’s housing market. Let’s get into the news.
Wichita school district found guilty of racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice has found that the Wichita school district discriminated against Black students, leading to harsher disciplinary actions and subjective offenses, particularly against Black girls.
Wichita State University unveils master plan for campus transformation
Wichita State University is set to undergo a transformative 10-year master plan, approved by the Kansas Board of Regents, that will reshape its 128-year-old campus with major renovations, consolidations, and demolitions.
Jeremy and Kelsey Philo bring their unique circus show to Wichita Public Library July 9
Tomorrow! Families in Wichita are in for a treat as Jeremy and Kelsey Philo bring their interactive circus show to the Wichita Public Library, offering a unique blend of juggling, balancing, and hula hooping that promises to entertain and empower audiences of all ages.
Home prices in Wichita, Kansas skyrocket by 21.2% in a year
Wichita’s housing market is experiencing a dramatic surge, with home sale prices soaring by 21.2% in the past year, according to a recent SmartAsset ranking.
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