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One landlord files a quarter of evictions in Sedgwick County

by Celia HackMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Some tenants of Lew McGinnis say his apartments are in a state of disrepair, yet evictions are filed quickly and repeatedly. Shacobreay Hardwell said she works three jobs. On weekends, […]

Justice

Lack of officers hampering Wichita police department’s efforts

by Jacob UnruhMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Community

Block party puts spotlight on Afghan culture, collaboration

by Chris GreenMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Woman in "We Like Ike" T-shirt standing in front of the world's largest belt buckle.

Community

Why did Abilene, Kansas, make the world’s largest belt buckle?

by Beccy TannerMay 24, 2023May 25, 2023

Community

One cup a day, the Las Adelitas way: how community keeps café doors open

by Stefania LugliMay 17, 2023May 25, 2023

Man carries a decorated bike across the street with a colorful mural in the background.

Rural

How the Flint Hills Trail became the state’s longest ride

by Michael PearceMay 16, 2023May 25, 2023

Latino man raises right hand as he becomes a U.S. in a courtroom

Voting

Latinos enrich the culture and economy of Wyandotte County. But what about political clout?

by Mark WiebeMay 9, 2023May 25, 2023

Justice

Here’s what to know about the newly enacted Kansas “anti-smuggling” bill

by Stefania LugliApril 28, 2023May 26, 2023

Elizabeth Montes, 63, quit her job to become a fulltime caregiver to her elderly mother, Evangelina Rubio. In this photo, Rubio lays on her side in bed looking up at her daughter.

Community

Latinos face a choice: uphold cultural tradition, or trust strangers to care for your own?

by Stefania LugliApril 28, 2023May 25, 2023

Justice

When police put use-of-force decisions under a microscope

by Angela K. EvansApril 27, 2023May 17, 2023