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Voter guide: What’s at stake in the vote to retain Kansas Supreme Court justices?
Six of the court’s seven justices are up for a “retention vote.” Here’s what it means for voters.
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One year later, Wichita works through 60 recommendations to avert another tragedy like Cedric Lofton’s
A Wichita task force of community leaders issued 60 recommendations to city, county and state agencies after Cedric Lofton’s death. Here is the progress.
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Education
Want to read a banned book? Here are books that have been recently challenged in the Wichita area
There have been no books outright banned in the Wichita area in recent years, but many have been challenged, questioned and pulled from the curriculum.
After decades of court battles, is Kansas school funding functional?
In contrast to neighboring Missouri, Kansas has one of the highest percentages of education funding coming from the state.
What you need to know about the school board ballot measure on the November ballot
This November, residents living in USD 259 will vote on whether they want to change the way school board members are elected.
Local Government
How to research federal, state and local candidates on the November ballot in Wichita
On Nov. 8, voters will choose members of Congress, statewide offices in Kansas, state lawmakers and Sedgwick County commissioners. Here’s how to research the candidates.
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Kansas jails. The Sedgwick County Jail is struggling to combat this trend.
The county jail will likely see more suicide attempts this year than ever before. Overcrowding and a lack of mental health training weaken the jail’s response.
‘Much more death now than there was’: How fentanyl changed opioid addiction treatment in Wichita
The risk of an overdose is high while patients wait for addiction treatment. Specialists want more resources and fewer obstacles to harm-reduction measures.
Wichitans You Should Know
New York, Paris, Milan, Wichita: Hazel Stabler makes waves in fashion and on the school board
Stabler’s Native American identity figures into her work as a fashion designer and as a new member of Wichita’s school board.
Armando Minjárez hopes to highlight the humanity of Wichita’s immigrants
Through collaboration and public art projects, he’s working to make opportunities more accessible and ‘truly inclusive’ for Black and brown artists.
Why Reggie Davidson is the city of Wichita’s 2022 Public Service Award winner
Davidson won this year’s Excellence in Public Service Award from the city of Wichita for his collaborative attitude and his community service.
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More Stories
CDC recommends new bivalent COVID boosters to prevent common omicron strain
The CDC is recommending newly approved bivalent COVID booster shots, but not every pharmacy carries Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna. Here’s how to find the one you want.
Need to change your name and gender marker on your ID? Here’s how
Several agencies have updated their requirements to adjust the gender marker or name on an ID. Here’s what you need to make the change
Community is key after experiencing a loss to suicide, Wichita mental health leaders say
An estimated 17,000 Kansans have attempted or seriously considered suicide. Wichita Mental health leaders are fighting to end the stigma around the topic.
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