latest news coverage
Charles McAfee’s Modern Designs Get a Fresh Look
From family homes to familiar community landmarks, the Wichita architect’s work is gaining recognition in the story of Black modernism.
In the summer of 1958, a young Black man from Wichita, Kansas, named Charles McAfee walked into the Los Angeles office of celebrated African American…
Read the story here
More from our newsroom
Breast Cancer: Know When to Screen and What to Watch For
Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around every October, but it’s still worth pausing to make sure you know the warning signs and when to get a mammogram.
Keep reading
Senior Connect Returns With Free Estate Planning and Healthy Aging Workshops
Two Wichita natives will share their expertise Oct. 26. Space is limited, and everyone who preregisters will receive a free gift card.
Michelle Obama’s Girls Alliance Supports Girls Abroad and in Chicago
More than $1 million in new international support follows a separate $500,000 commitment to 10 American organizations.
Keep reading
Judge Halts Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Ahead of Midterms
About $19 million had already been spent on the commercials, which critics say used public money to influence November’s elections.
Keep reading
Serena’s New Barbie Celebrates a Champion’s Comeback
Inspired by her 2005 Australian Open victory, the doll gives Williams a way to share lessons about perseverance with her daughters.
Keep reading
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.
Keep reading
Jazz, Barbecue and Baseball: Kansas City’s Story Comes Together at 18th and Vine
Investment in the district has grown, but its rich history and attractions deserve stronger promotion.
Keep reading
HBCUs are Underfunded A Legal Effort Starting In Missouri Seeks to Fix it
The 1890 Project takes aim at funding disparities at land-grant HBCUs, beginning with a lawsuit alleging Missouri shortchanged Lincoln University by $361 million.
Keep reading
The VOICE E-Edition past issues
Kansas Already Limits Voting to Citizens. So What Would November Constitutional Amendment Change?
The ballot summary focuses on citizenship. But the amendment actually rewrites how the Kansas Constitution defines a qualified elector.
Claim Your Child’s Trump Account—and Understand the Rules
Automatic enrollment opens the door to long-term investing, but parents still must claim accounts, request eligible federal money and understand withdrawal restrictions.
Missouri Voted for Abortion Rights. Why Are They on the Ballot Again?
Lawmakers are betting that added exceptions and a ban on gender care for minors will change the outcome, while another vote clouds efforts to expand abortion access.
