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Tag: Kansas

Posted inHealth

Syphilis rates climbed by over 2,000% in Sedgwick County in the last decade

Sawyer Belair is the data and public health reporter for The Wichita Beacon. by Sawyer Belair December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

For the first dozen-plus years of this century, syphilis was a rarity in Sedgwick County. Fewer than one of every 100,000 residents had the sexually transmitted disease. But in the last decade — mirroring a national trend made worse by the isolation and shifting behaviors spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic — the rate has skyrocketed […]

A bail bonds office in downtown Wichita.
Posted inLocal Government

Two killings, two very different cash bonds — and a debate about fairness in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 15, 2023November 14, 2023
Elora Forshee at a 911 desk.
Posted inLea en Español

¿Qué sucede cuando el 911 no habla su idioma?

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
Wichita assistant city attorney Nathaniel Johnson answers a question from the Kansas Supreme Court. The case tests whether a law used to prosecute a Wichita protester violates free-speech protections. (Miranda Moore/The Beacon)
Posted inState Government

Kansas Supreme Court to decide if Wichita’s ‘noisy conduct’ ban violates First Amendment

Miranda Moor headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Oklahoma native and Air Force veteran Melvin Mewborn, 80, moved to Oaklawn in 1980.
Posted inLocal Government

Is Oaklawn Wichita’s forgotten neighborhood?

Avatar photo by Stefania Lugli August 16, 2023August 17, 2023
Un panel sobre el impacto de hispanos y latinos en Kansas
Posted inLea en Español

La economía de Kansas depende de los latinos y los hispanos, el grupo demográfico de más rápido crecimiento del estado

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl August 11, 2023August 11, 2023
Ernestor De La Rosa, a Topeka city official, moderates a panel held July 29 at Wichita State University, “Latinos Powering the Kansas Economy.” Panelists (l-r) are Maria Kury, president of the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Martin A. Rosas, United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 2 president; and Shaun Rojas, senior director of civic engagement at the Kansas Leadership Center.
Posted inState Government

Kansas economy depends on Latinos and Hispanics, state’s fastest growing demographic

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl August 3, 2023August 3, 2023
A collage of candidates for Wichita USD 259 school board election are Jesse Borosky, Jacob Bakk, Melody McCray-Miller and Brent Davis.
Posted inElections

Trans rights, mental health and student safety: USD 259 school board at-large candidates answer your questions

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 12, 2023July 12, 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 inState Government

Fentanyl test strips will finally be legal in Kansas. Here’s why that matters.

Miranda Moor headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

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