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Tag: TCE

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.
Posted inState Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue backgroundAvatar photo 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.

aujanae bennett in her neighborhood.
Posted inLocal Government

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 11, 2023January 11, 2023
Three fishing poles cast at the k 96 fishing lake.
Posted inEnvironment

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

Trace cropped headshot against a blue backgroundAvatar photo by Trace Salzbrenner and Celia Hack October 13, 2022February 20, 2023

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