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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wichita, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 327 stories have been published about Wichita which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Joe Biden · WichitaBiden Administration Announces Negotiated Drug Price Reduction Deals for MedicareTaxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the lists prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. But how much older Americans can expect to save when they fill a prescription at their local pharmacy remains unclear, since the list cost isn’t the final price people pay. After months of negotiations with manufacturers, list prices will be reduced by hundreds — in …See the Story

HIV · WichitaHIV Rates Among Gay Black Men Continues to Skyrocket, But its Not Due to PromiscuityBy A man takes a free HIV test during the Harlem Pride parade in New York City. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images) Over the past 20 years, people living with HIV in the United States have seen a drastic improvement in their overall quality of life. But the medical achievements that have made those lives better and created longer life expectancies have not benefited all communities. In fact, some communities still have higher rates of new cases…See the Story

Wichita · WichitaStranger’s Rest Church Wichita Celebrating 70th AnniversaryWichita’s Stranger’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month with a concert, a black tie gala and special services with guest ministers held over two weekends this August. . It was in the summer 1954 when Rev. Curtis Williams felt the call to lead a group of about 20 baptized believers from Plainview to form a new church. They met at the YMCA at 1221 N. Cleveland, in Wichita and named the church Strangers …See the Story

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NAI Martens report: Wichita's increased apartment construction not likely to lose steam

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Monthly rent rates in Wichita are up 3.5% this year, the report found, while occupancy still remains strong at nearly 96%.See the Story

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The Real Brokerage marches closer to 100 agents in its first year in Wichita

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Around the turn of the year, an initial wave of Wichita agents came on board at Real as it established a local presence. The firm has gotten much bigger — in Wichita and nationallySee the Story

Swope Park Receives $4.25 Million for Improvements Targeting Underserved

Kansas City’s largest green space is about to get a facelift. Swope Park, the 1,805-acre urban oasis that has been a cornerstone of the city’s outdoor recreation since 1896, has been awarded $4.25 million in federal funding for extensive renovations. The Department of the Interior announced the grant on August 7, as part of a $46.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. Swope Park is one of 10 parks…See the Story

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Hemp Industry Leaders Call Missouri Governor’s Order Banning THC Products An ‘Overreach’

Key Points: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson issued an emergency order banning sales of intoxicating hemp sales in any establishment with a Missouri liquor license or that sells food products. In April, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services estimated about 9,000 retailers statewide are currently selling hemp-derived beverages and edibles. Industry officials say the state should regulate the product like it does alcohol rather than ban it.…See the Story

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Sedgwick County elections 2024: How to track political contribution

Money drives politics, fueling the same question every election: Who’s trying to buy influence with their donations? But finding out who funds city or county races can be a challenge if you don’t know where or what to look for. Mark Skoglund, executive director of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, said voters should look for one thing: the receipt and expenditure report. “It’s all there,” he said. The report lists all the money give…See the Story

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Remodeled Wichita Dollar General Offers Fresh Meat, Fruits and Vegetables

If you live near 21st and Grove in the heart of Northeast Wichita, walked to your refrigerator and you needed just one fresh ingredient in preparation for your evening meal, too bad. The nearest store selling fresh meat and vegetables was 3 miles away. While 3 miles is an inconvenience for some, it’s nearly impossible for the 20% of households in zip code 67214 without a vehicle. That’s why the recently remodeled Dollar General at 2020 E. 21st…See the Story

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Kansas City clears way for low-barrier homeless shelter

The Kansas City Council on Thursday unanimously approved funding for a low-barrier, year-round overnight homeless shelter in the northeast — the first of its kind in the city — after shelving a similar plan earlier this year. A low-barrier shelter accepts any person regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, condition or religious affiliation. Officials say Kansas City currently does not have enough permanent, low-barrier shelter beds…See the Story

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What the closing of this Overland Park pool says about where we go to swim

Takeaways Overland Park is closing older, smaller community pools like Bluejacket in favor of higher-capacity aquatic centers. A group called Save OP Pools is trying to preserve Bluejacket Pool and keep its spirit alive in whatever replaces it. Public swimming pools have become more rare in the Kansas City area since the 1950s, when white swimmers moved to private pools to dodge desegregation requirements. On a warm summer day, bikes pile up…See the Story

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NAI Martens report: Wichita's increased apartment construction not likely to lose steam

The Real Brokerage marches closer to 100 agents in its first year in Wichita

Swope Park Receives $4.25 Million for Improvements Targeting Underserved

Hemp Industry Leaders Call Missouri Governor’s Order Banning THC Products An ‘Overreach’

Sedgwick County elections 2024: How to track political contribution

Remodeled Wichita Dollar General Offers Fresh Meat, Fruits and Vegetables

Kansas City clears way for low-barrier homeless shelter

What the closing of this Overland Park pool says about where we go to swim

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