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Author Archives: Trace Salzbrenner

Trace Salzbrenner is a community journalist for The Wichita Beacon. Follow him on Twitter @RealTraceAlan.

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A group of young adults pack up donated goods.
Posted inCivic Engagement

How are you spending 3-16? Wichitans asked to donate that day

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
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Posted inLocal Government

Did a cost-cutting move reduce voter turnout in 2022?

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner March 1, 2023March 6, 2023
Wichita city council members in a meeting.
Posted inDIY Democracy

DIY Democracy: How to run for City Council or mayor in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 16, 2023June 1, 2023
People lined up to get food at The Lord's Diner.
Posted inHousing

Wichita’s new task force will address homelessness. Who’s involved and what are their goals?

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 15, 2023February 16, 2023
The Wichita school board
Posted inDIY Democracy

DIY Democracy: How to run for school board in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 10, 2023February 13, 2023
Mike Harris sitting at a table.
Posted inEducation

Safety, teacher retention and ‘school choice’ are on the minds of Wichita teachers in 2023

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Lynne and Matt sitting in the car
Posted inHousing

In freezing temperatures, volunteers help count Wichita’s homeless population

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Ruby Ligon did not know of the toxic chemical in Wichita contaminating groundwater in her neighborhood. She is surrounded by photos of the family she raised in her home.
Posted inState Government

‘I’m just so angry’: Wichitans feel state neglected to warn them of danger

Trace cropped headshot against a blue backgroundAvatar photo by Trace Salzbrenner and Celia Hack January 26, 2023January 25, 2023
People sitting at tables with lawyers helping them.
Posted inState Government

These Wichita lawyers are providing Kansans with a way off the drug registry list

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 20, 2023January 20, 2023
Buttons and surveys used by United Way of the Plains in the annual homeless count.
Posted inHousing

Here’s how you can help ensure funding for Wichita housing programs

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 12, 2023January 13, 2023

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