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Wyandotte County Homes Face Tax Auction; Neighbors Rally to Help
A grassroots group is raising money to help residents pay delinquent property taxes before the Oct. 14 auction.
James Mays grew up in the Wyandotte County home he is now fighting to keep. He recently canceled full insurance coverage on his car to…
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