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Ruby Ligon did not know of the toxic chemical in Wichita contaminating groundwater in her neighborhood. She is surrounded by photos of the family she raised in her home.

State Government

‘I’m just so angry’: Wichitans feel state neglected to warn them of danger

by Trace Salzbrenner and Celia Hack January 26, 2023January 25, 2023

In November, KMUW and The Wichita Beacon requested records detailing what the state did to inform the public of the contamination. The state produced limited evidence that it followed through on key aspects of its own communications plan between 2003 and 2022.

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

Three fishing poles cast at the k 96 fishing lake.

Environment

Community members want fishing lake near toxic site tested, but state says it’s not necessary

by Trace Salzbrenner and Celia Hack October 13, 2022January 11, 2023

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