Some Kansans are finding that even with health insurance medical equipment can be hard to afford. Organizations like the Wichita Medical Loan Closet can help. Think of a lending library, but instead of books you can borrow wheelchairs or walkers.
Plus, more on these stories:
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment is rescinding a boil water advisory for Wichita.
- The Wichita school district is urging parents to make sure their kids are in school on Monday for the state’s annual headcount.
- Suicide rates among active service members are slightly down. But officials at McConnell Air Force Base say more can be done to reduce that number.
- The Wichita City Council voted this week to issue bonds for a local performing arts group.
- The Kansas Board of Regents has approved policies giving four state universities more control over their property.
- Wichita State University plans to build a new dance and theater building.
- Boeing officials say the Federal Aviation Administration is close to clearing the new 737 MAX 10 for flight.
- Open Streets ICT is returning to Downtown Wichita this Sunday.
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