Wichita Beacon community journalist Trace Salzbrenner

Mark Teetz in the middle of a crowd. All wear shirts with Cedric Lofton on them.

Cedric Lofton’s missing headstone and the slow road of justice

by Trace Salzbrenner November 23, 2022November 28, 2022

A table full of healthy foods including avocado, blue berries, and kiwi.

Local Government

Wichita has 44 square miles of food deserts. Here is a way to help.

by Trace Salzbrenner November 21, 2022November 30, 2022

All of the school board members and the superintendent seated at their meeting space.

Historic change comes to Wichita school board representation, and more may be coming still

by Trace Salzbrenner November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Gennieve Floyd, prima de Cedric Lofton, y Mark Teetz, hermano de Lofton, en una vigilia celebrada fuera del Centro de Evaluación y Admisión de menores el 26 de septiembre del 2022, marcando el aniversario de la muerte de Lofton. (Trace Salzbrenner/The Beacon) 60 recomendaciones

Civic Engagement

Un año después, Wichita trabaja en base a 60 recomendaciones para evitar otra tragedia como la de Cedric Lofton.

by Trace Salzbrenner November 9, 2022November 28, 2022

Voters stand in line with a vote here sign in front of them.

Early voting prompts long lines in Wichita. What will Election Day look like?

by Trace Salzbrenner and Miranda Moore November 7, 2022November 18, 2022

A paper that reads "How to run city," "Men from Wichita," and "Some prejudice from negros because it is Texas Plan." Then an image of an old school building.

How did we get here? School board ballot initiative has roots in century-old fight

by Trace Salzbrenner November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

John McIntosh and Jim Howell

Sedgwick County District 5 represents SE Wichita, Derby and Mulvane. Where do commission candidates stand on key issues?

by Trace Salzbrenner October 21, 2022October 27, 2022

Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty

Civic Engagement

Sedgwick County commissioner District 4 candidates give stances on fentanyl, mental health and marijuana

by Trace Salzbrenner October 20, 2022October 27, 2022

A photo of Pete Meitzner and Kelli Grant.

Marijuana, mental health and diversity: Where do Sedgwick County commissioner District 1 candidates stand?

by Trace Salzbrenner October 19, 2022October 27, 2022

Yard sign showing support for the Vote Local USD 259.

Wichita NAACP, teachers union and other leaders team up to support ballot initiative

by Trace Salzbrenner October 17, 2022October 17, 2022