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Local Government

Has your family experienced unexplained illness? A Black neighborhood group will survey its members on MLK Day

by Trace Salzbrenner January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Department heads from the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, Wichita police, COMCARE and 911 sit at the front of a meeting room.

A few steps forward, a few steps back: Update on the Cedric Lofton task force recommendations

by Trace Salzbrenner December 20, 2022May 25, 2023

Two protesters hold up signs.

Know your rights: How to protest in Wichita

by Trace Salzbrenner December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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

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

Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty

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

by Polly Basore Wenzl November 3, 2022November 3, 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