Downtown / Revitalization
60 Stories
60 Stories: Downtown Wichita
Thu, May 07, 2009
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The function and purpose of downtown Wichita has been a discussion point for city residents for years. With the new arena nearing completion and changes occurring throughout neighborhoods in and around the area, KMUW’s Jedd Beaudoin takes a closer look at the downtown’s past—and its future.
Old Town Stars
By Kelly Pohlman
Being a young, adventurous college kid looking for something to do…
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Downtown
By Diana Dezenzio
I think that Wichita is on the right track on the development of the Wichita downtown area.
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Growing Up In Wichita In The Fifties
By Bill Morris
When I grew up in Wichita, I had no idea that other kids didn’t go to summer school.
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Local News:
Congressman Mike Pompeo spoke out Thursday about a federal law that requires religious based institutions to provide their employees with free contraceptive coverage.
At the weekly county commissioner’s meeting Wednesday Intrust Bank Arena reported a small 2011 profit, down significantly from 2010.
Terry Forsyth, head of the Working Kansas Alliance, says the governor should focus more on legislation that would directly grow jobs, to improve the state economy.
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NPR Headlines:
This is an about-face for the Brotherhood that was prompted by the soccer riots.
If the opening day of the American Conservative Union's annual star-studded CPAC convention is any indication, the Republican presidential hopefuls all have a lot of persuading to do.
Three of the GOP candidates will address the largest annual gathering of conservatives on Friday. Conference panelists included a white nationalist and immigration opponents.
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