Wichita Beacon community journalist Trace Salzbrenner

Hands reaching over to look through paper, bilingual brochures.

Local Government

Language barriers shut some Wichitans from local government services

by Trace Salzbrenner August 16, 2023August 17, 2023

Brandon Whipple and Lily Wu at their respective watch parties.

Wichita general election ballot takes shape for Nov. 7

by Trace Salzbrenner August 2, 2023November 13, 2023

A worker helps a mom enroll her two kids.

Know your rights: Your child’s school must communicate in a language you understand

by Maria Benevento and Trace Salzbrenner July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

A collage of candidates for Wichita USD 259 school board election are Jesse Borosky, Jacob Bakk, Melody McCray-Miller and Brent Davis.

Trans rights, mental health and student safety: USD 259 school board at-large candidates answer your questions

by Trace Salzbrenner July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

all of the City Council District 4 candidates side by side

Housing, fentanyl and worker shortages: Where do Wichita’s City Council candidates stand?

by Trace Salzbrenner July 11, 2023November 13, 2023

Headshots of all of the candidates.

Diversity, transparency and leadership: Where do the Wichita’s mayoral candidates stand?

by Trace Salzbrenner July 10, 2023November 13, 2023

Two men stand in front of a desk at the Sedgwick County Election's Office.

Local Government

Here are Wichita’s USD 259 school board, mayor and City Council candidates for the 2023 election

by Trace Salzbrenner June 2, 2023July 10, 2023

Hannah Newman unpacks boxes for her new classroom.

Can new teachers sustain enthusiasm amid Wichita teacher shortage? One educator’s story

by Trace Salzbrenner June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Kristin Peterman stands at a podium at Cedric Lofton task force.

Local Government

Highlights, progress, stagnation: A one year check-in on the CJ Lofton task force

by Trace Salzbrenner May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Local Government

‘It’s a terror to the community’: How Wichita police training in public housing affects the neighborhood

by Trace Salzbrenner May 15, 2023May 16, 2023