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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

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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 9, 2022

En respuesta a la muerte de Cedric “CJ” Lofton, de 17 años, hace un año, el condado de Sedgwick pidió a 23 miembros de la comunidad que formaran un grupo de trabajo para explorar qué problemas sistémicos en el cuidado temporal de menores, la respuesta de emergencia y la aplicación de la ley contribuyeron a […]

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

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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

Collage of all the school board members side by side.

What you need to know about the school board ballot measure on the November ballot

by Trace Salzbrenner September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Woman holding up a "vote" button with text on the bottom that reads "Wichita School Board election reform."

Wichita school board elections might violate Voting Rights Act, federal ruling in Georgia suggests

by Trace Salzbrenner September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

LaWanda DeShazar speaking at the Aug. 8 school board meeting.

Black activists in Wichita lead the way in USD 259 school board voting reform

by Trace Salzbrenner August 10, 2022August 12, 2022

Live coverage: Wichita’s 2022 primary election

by Miranda Moore, Trace Salzbrenner and Gretchen Lenth August 1, 2022October 11, 2022