Wichita Beacon local government reporter Celia Hack

A street in Wichita's College Hill neighborhood

Local Government

Nearly 90% of Sedgwick County homes rose in value this year. Here’s how to appeal your property valuation.

by Celia Hack March 3, 2022March 21, 2022

Villa del Sol, a public housing development in Kansas City, Mo.

Local Government

Wichita joins other Midwestern cities in moving away from public housing

by Celia Hack March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

Richard Ruth, the founder of Neighbors Indeed

Local Government

A neighborly solution to Wichita’s problems with bulky waste, inoperable cars and too-tall grass

by Celia Hack February 22, 2022February 23, 2022

Hannah Thompson in her photography studio

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Photography with style: Why Hannah Thompson built her business in Wichita

by Celia Hack February 21, 2022April 1, 2022

The Arthur B. Sim Golf Course in Wichita

Local Government

Wichita rolls out a new ‘Forum’ for feedback to more easily engage with residents

by Celia Hack February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Mental health crisis resources for Wichitans

Local Government

Who do you call in a mental health crisis? Hotlines and hospitals to know in Sedgwick County.

by Celia Hack February 16, 2022February 28, 2022

Dan Warren lives on an unpaved road in Orchard Breeze, a neighborhood in west Wichita. He worries that the dust from the road impacts his and his neighbors’ health. (Fernando Salazar/The Beacon)

Local Government

‘It’s an equity issue’: Wichita has no plan for its 84 miles of unpaved roads

by Celia Hack February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Traveling nurse Michelle Martin in her west Wichita home.

‘Why am I still here?’: Three Wichita-area nurses on the personal toll of the pandemic

by Celia Hack February 7, 2022February 16, 2022

Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center

Local Government

‘Supposed to rehabilitate’: What to know about the Sedgwick County facility where Cedric Lofton was restrained

by Celia Hack February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

The city of Wichita owns 352 single-family housing units, including these homes on North Piatt Street. On Tuesday, the city announced plans to sell the homes. (Fernando Salazar/The Beacon)

Local Government

Wichita’s latest plan for its single-family public housing units: Sell them all

by Celia Hack January 28, 2022January 28, 2022