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网页A Wichita Man’s Tale of Two Family Homes Reveals Unexpected Barriers to Saving Older Houses in 67214. Demolitions, often by private interests, are more prevalent in ZIP code 67214, a predominantly Black and Hispanic area, than anywhere else in the city. Public data indicate that age or condition alone may not explain the disproportionate ...
Rent to Own Homes Sales Used to be Mostly Unregulated In …
网页2 天之前 — A new law regulating contract for deed home sales is now in effect in Kansas. Contracts for deed allow a homebuyer to make monthly payments directly to a seller instead of to a bank, with the expectation that the home’s title will be transferred to the buyer once all installments are paid.
Redlining Helped Spur Disinvestment In Wichita’s Urban Core
网页2 天之前 — The term “redlining” does appear in vision documents from 2021 outlining the Places for People plan, which drives the city of Wichita’s urban infill strategy. Maps outlining “formative neighborhoods” for reinvestment roughly track with historical redlining maps. The plan was adopted into the Wichita-Sedgwick County comprehensive plan ...
New Edition of THE VOICE - The Community Voice
网页3 天之前 — by The VOICE News Service September 28, 2024. News for the Black Community that isn’t covered by other traditional media outlets. Wichita, Kansas City, Regional, State, Health, Education and Local. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ THIS EDITION. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL OF OUR EDITIONS. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is the leading, most ...
Sedgwick County Eviction Filings Hit Five Year High
网页5 天之前 — Evictions filed each year in Sedgwick County have risen steadily since a low in 2020, when an eviction moratorium was in place. The filings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers in 2022 and hit a five-year high in 2023 of 5,863. The data is pulled from forcible detainers cases filed in Sedgwick County District Court.
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网页by The VOICE News Service September 20, 2024. Can I still vote if I have been convicted of a crime? Yes. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, you can vote. If you were convicted of a felony, you can vote once you complete your sentence, including finishing any probation or parole. You will have to register to vote once your sentence is ...
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网页The Community Voice is a trusted source of news and information for the African-American communities of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is a multi-platform news source and community (civic) partner that provides clear and accessible information on topics of crucial importance to its readers.
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网页2024年9月12日 — by The VOICE News Service September 19, 2024. Wichita’s Drone Light Festival returns this weekend, building on two years of sold-out success. Three nights of electrifying wonder are planned at Exploration Place September 20-22. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening where technology meets art and the sky becomes a …
Kansas presidential primary: How to vote and who's on the ballot
网页2024年2月27日 — Kansas will hold a presidential preference primary on March 19, replacing the informal caucus format. Both Democrats and Republicans have 39 delegates to their respective national conventions. Voters must be registered with either the Democratic or Republican party to participate in the primary. Kansas Democrats and Republicans wanting to …
Kansas City News Archives - The Community Voice
网页2024年9月13日 — by The Kansas Reflector September 22, 2024. A federal jury convicted six leaders in a quasi-religious group in a scheme that convinced parents to send their children to Kansas City, Kansas, for schooling but instead forced them to work long hours without pay and subjected them to beatings and other abuse. The six defendants held high-ranking ...