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Posted inElections

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 10, 2023July 28, 2023
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Posted inLocal Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner June 2, 2023July 10, 2023
Kristin Peterman stands at a podium at Cedric Lofton task force.
Posted inLocal Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Posted inLocal Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner May 15, 2023May 16, 2023
Mark and Val Sandoval stand in their son's bedroom, holding a pillow marking is birth and death dates. Isaac Sandoval was a victim of youth fentanyl death.
Posted inHealth

A surge in fake pain pills is fueling a deadly epidemic among Wichita’s teens

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl May 8, 2023June 29, 2023
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Posted inLocal Government

Surprised? Wichita Animal Shelter now meets ‘no kill’ rates for euthanasia

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner April 18, 2023May 2, 2023
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Posted inLocal Government

Struggling with your water bill? Help is available

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner April 10, 2023April 10, 2023
A woman holds up a sign directing people to use Narcan.
Posted inHealth

FDA has approved over-the-counter Narcan. What does that mean for Wichita?

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
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Posted inHousing

Why Wichita’s work on homelessness means redefining who is impacted

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner March 31, 2023April 14, 2023
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Posted inWatchdog

In Wichita, a bad headlight can lead to jail

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner March 15, 2023April 6, 2023

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