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Tag: Sedgwick County

Denise and Richard Dodd sit by they're fire pit.
Posted inWichitans You Should Know

Surviving the winter without shelter: What it’s like for one Wichita couple

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 26, 2022January 13, 2023
Jessica Blackburn speaks to south central members of the Kansas Legislature at a public forum
Posted inState Government

Kansas Legislature asked to focus on life-and-death issues

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl December 23, 2022December 21, 2022
Department heads from the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, Wichita police, COMCARE and 911 sit at the front of a meeting room.
Posted inWatchdog

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 20, 2022May 25, 2023
Cole Schnieders, continuum of care planning manager at United Way of the Plains
Posted inHousing

Homeless or fearful of losing your home? Help is available

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 13, 2022January 13, 2023
Two protesters hold up signs.
Posted inDIY Democracy

Know your rights: How to protest in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 9, 2022December 9, 2022
Canva stock art of hands warming in cold weather
Posted inHow To

Can’t pay your utility bill? There is help for keeping the heat on this winter

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 30, 2022January 12, 2023
A table full of healthy foods including avocado, blue berries, and kiwi.
Posted inLocal Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 21, 2022November 30, 2022
All of the school board members and the superintendent seated at their meeting space.
Posted inEducation

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 9, 2022November 9, 2022
Voters stand in line with a vote here sign in front of them.
Posted inElections

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue backgroundMiranda Moor headshot with blue background. by Trace Salzbrenner and Miranda Moore November 7, 2022November 18, 2022
Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty
Posted inElections

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

by Polly Basore Wenzl November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

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