Fairmount Park

Fairmount sprang up in the late 1890s, with close ties to its college neighbor, now known as Wichita State University. Over a series of transitions, which included Fairmount becoming a largely Black neighborhood, their relationship changed. Now developers who hope to serve a growing student body are remaking Fairmount’s northern edge with high-end student apartments.

After her death, Wichita State University and members of the Fairmount community created the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition to reevaluate the needs and safety of the area.

Via Christi is partnering with the city of Wichita to host a day of free health care services on April 8.The event will take place in Fairmount Park and…

Wichita State University's Shocker Neighborhood Coalition is conducting a door-to-door survey in the surrounding Fairmount neighborhood to help better…

City officials on Monday celebrated the completion of a renovation project at Fairmount Park near the Wichita State University campus.The park has a…

Wichita State University is holding a tribute to Letitia Davis on Friday night. The 36-year-old was attacked in Fairmount Park last November. She later…

Students at Wichita State University are holding an event tonight to bring attention to sexual assault and gender violence.It’s estimated that one in four…

The Fairmount neighborhood sits at the south end of Wichita State University’s campus and has the distinction of being the birthplace of the school. But…

The Kansas Health Foundation has awarded two Wichita State University groups a grant of $250,000. The funds are part of a program that aims to help Kansas…

UPDATE 11-28-14A date has been set for a benefit to help aid the children of Letitia "Tish" Davis. It will take place at Kirby's Beer Store on Sunday,…