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Black activists in Wichita lead the way in USD 259 school board voting reform
Leaders from Wichita’s Black community attended the Aug. 8 school board meeting to urge board members to change the way they are elected.
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Drug overdose deaths caused by fentanyl are skyrocketing in Wichita. Here’s what you need to know.
Fentanyl was detected in more than half of all overdose deaths in Sedgwick County in 2021. Community leaders are working together to address the problem.
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Education
Latest school board redistricting would split historically Black neighborhoods in Wichita
USD 259 might split majority Black neighborhoods into different voter districts in an effort to meet state population requirements.
“I’ve spent $5,000 on my classroom in a year”: Wichita group steps up to fight out-of-pocket costs for teachers
The Wichita Teachers Wishlists group on Facebook lets teachers request classroom items not provided by their employer.
How Wichita school safety plans address intruders
The Beacon spoke with USD 259, Wichita Collegiate and Bishop Carroll to see what their crisis plans are for school intruders.
Wichitans You Should Know
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.
‘Don’t treat them different’: One formerly homeless Wichitan on what the city needs
J.W. Harris moved into The Studios last October, a new apartment complex for people who formerly experienced homelessness.
State Government
Live coverage: Wichita’s 2022 primary election
Follow The Wichita Beacon as we provide live updates throughout the day on Aug. 2.
Follow the money: Who is funding Kansas abortion amendment ads?
Two campaigns raised — and spent — more than $11 million to influence Kansas voters.
Kansas will be the first state to vote on abortion after Roe. Here’s how we got here.
Future abortion rights will hang on voters, lawmakers and the courts.
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More Stories
Kansans reject ‘Value Them Both’ amendment that would have stripped state constitution of abortion rights
Voters turned out in record numbers during the 2022 primary to vote down the amendment.
Who sent misleading texts to Kansas voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary?
Most campaign messages identify the sender. This one didn’t.
Kansas Voter Help Desk: Your questions answered
Election day is Tuesday, Aug. 2, and The Beacon has answers to your questions about voting in Kansas.
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