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Author Archives: Polly Basore Wenzl

Cole Schnieders, continuum of care planning manager at United Way of the Plains
Posted inHousing

Homeless or fearful of losing your home? Help is available

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 13, 2022January 13, 2023

The United Way’s 211 assistance referral website lists 73 organizations in Sedgwick County providing help for people seeking shelter and housing. These organizations, which rely on a combination of tax dollars, private donations and volunteers, provide a variety of help to all populations.

Sapphire Garcia-Lies and Melody McCray-Miller sand in front of a sign reading Kansas Birth Justice
Posted inCivic Engagement

What’s driving the high maternal mortality rate for women of color in Kansas?

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 8, 2022December 12, 2022
Matty Max, operations manager of Operation Holiday
Posted inCivic Engagement

Here’s how you can help Operation Holiday bring Christmas to Wichita

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty
Posted inElections

Who’s behind the big-money push to retake Sedgwick County District 4?

by Polly Basore Wenzl November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
Illustration for Medicare open enrollemntA stethoscope, thermometer and pills
Posted inHealth

Half a million Kansans need to review Medicare coverage before Dec. 7

by Polly Basore Wenzl October 27, 2022November 30, 2022
A Wichita Beacon 2022 Kansas General Election Coverage logo over a stack of “I voted” stickers
Posted inElections

Kansas general election 2022: A guide for Wichitans

by Polly Basore Wenzl October 12, 2022October 27, 2022
covid booster being administered on arm.
Posted inHealth

CDC recommends new bivalent COVID boosters to prevent common omicron strain

by Polly Basore Wenzl September 26, 2022November 30, 2022

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