Recent controversies in Wichita over the location of an emergency winter shelter for the homeless recalls a 2009 debate – and the exclusions of the long past.
How a Woman Pulled Her Family Out of Homelessness During an Affordable Housing Shortage
The nonprofits Amy Frey relied on for shelter during her family’s bout of homelessness say they are vastly overwhelmed by the amount of need in Wichita.
The nonprofits Amy Frey relied on for shelter during her family’s bout of homelessness say they are vastly overwhelmed by the amount of need in Wichita.
How the Beef Industry Is Adapting to Hold Its Place on the Menu
In Kansas, where the cattle population is more than double the human population, beef is a lot more than “what’s for dinner.”
In Kansas, where the cattle population is more than double the human population, beef is a lot more than “what’s for dinner.”
Once a Target of Jokes, the Kansas Wine Industry Is Growing Up
Long ago, Kansas ranked as one of the country’s largest wine producers. but when the state outlawed alcohol, it killed the industry. Recent years have seen a resurgence of wineries here, paving the way for grape growing and winemaking to play a thriving role in Kansas agriculture.
Long ago, Kansas ranked as one of the country’s largest wine producers. but when the state outlawed alcohol, it killed the industry. Recent years have seen a resurgence of wineries here, paving the way for grape growing and winemaking to play a thriving role in Kansas agriculture.
Email Mini-Course Aims to Educate First-Time Homebuyers
Subscribers to the Wichita Journalism Collaborative offering will receive one email a week over the next four weeks as they learn about the basics of purchasing a home and maintaining it as an investment.
Subscribers to the Wichita Journalism Collaborative offering will receive one email a week over the next four weeks as they learn about the basics of purchasing a home and maintaining it as an investment.
This Database Upholds Policing Ethics. But Not All Forces Use It.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
When Police Put Use-of-Force Decisions Under a Microscope
In Northern Colorado, uses of force by police get examined by a team of investigators from different agencies. It can bring more transparency and objectivity to the process. But just how much do these investigations hold police accountable and increase trust?
In Northern Colorado, uses of force by police get examined by a team of investigators from different agencies. It can bring more transparency and objectivity to the process. But just how much do these investigations hold police accountable and increase trust?
Meet God N’ Dogs, a Wichita Group Frank About Welcoming Others
Brant Graves started homeless outreach in 2008, when he and fellow church-goers started seeking out bridges and other places where homeless people gathered, hoping to share religion and resources with them.
Brant Graves started homeless outreach in 2008, when he and fellow church-goers started seeking out bridges and other places where homeless people gathered, hoping to share religion and resources with them.
Lessons for Kansans in Oklahoma City’s Unified Push on Homelessness
Coordination, sustainable funding helped fuel a grassroots effort to get the government, faith, community and nonprofit sectors to ‘pull on the same rope.’
Coordination, sustainable funding helped fuel a grassroots effort to get the government, faith, community and nonprofit sectors to ‘pull on the same rope.’