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Immigration · WichitaThis sign in Denver is one of the ways hostility to immigrants is bleeding into political conversations. Credit: Regional Transportation District-Denver It’s like clockwork each election cycle. Politicians reach for an old playbook, brandishing images from the southern border, claiming that undocumented migrants steal jobs and commit violent crimes at an alarming rate. The intent is to sow fear and...See the Story
A Missouri panel of lawmakers looks at immigration—and gets pushback
Abortion · WichitaMissourians could be among the nation’s first voters to reverse a near-total abortion ban when they weigh in on Amendment 3 in the Nov. 5 election. Missouri was the first state to enact a near-total ban on abortion in June 2022. Missouri officials signed paperwork triggering the ban to take effect just minutes after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, which established access to abortion in 1973. Now, Missouri voters h…See the Story
Voters could undo the Missouri abortion ban: Key things to understanding your vote on Amendment 3
Wichita · WichitaAna Lopez arrived in Wichita from northern Mexico, knowing only a few English words. Unable to talk with classmates or understand her teachers, she started out at Curtis Middle School feeling shy, nervous and frightened. Then, Wichita Public Schools placed her in an intensive language class with only one other English learner. “My teacher,” Lopez said, “was able to pick up on my struggles quickly — how I wasn’t able to pronounce certain letters…See the Story
Wichita schools are adapting to help more English learners succeed
Wichita · WichitaThe Beacon relies heavily on what people in our communities tell us they need to know more about. That brings more impact and credibility to our reporting. The Beacon’s approach comes at a time when local news outlets are declining at a rapid rate. The Pew Research Center reports that 85% of U.S. adults believe local news outlets are at least somewhat important to their community’s well-being. I’ve seen an increase in stories sourced from commun…See the Story
How community voice shapes The Beacon newsroom - The Beacon
Wichita · WichitaAs we head into a pivotal election, The Beacon is filling a crucial gap in local journalism. We’ve assembled a pop-up election bureau with some of the city’s most respected journalists to ensure our community has access to the comprehensive, reliable election coverage it needs. Chris Lester and Mary Sanchez are joining us for this important initiative.
Lester, serving as managing editor for our pop-up bureau, brings a wealth of experience from …See the Story
A critical moment for election coverage at The Beacon
Wichita · WichitaThis summer, The Beacon published a four-part series that shed light on a major issue facing Kansas City: traffic deaths. Kansas City local government reporter Josh Merchant looked into why our city’s streets rank among the most dangerous in the country. That reporting showed the risk comes partly from street designs that allow cars to move at high speeds that lead to more severe crashes. Merchant broke down how reducing car crash deaths requi…See the Story
Navigating Kansas City’s dangerous roads: Takeaways from The Beacon’s traffic listening session
Wichita · WichitaTakeaways
Homeless people face significant challenges in voting, like losing vital documents or lacking a residential address needed for voter registration. Missouri requires a valid form of state or federal photo ID to vote. Getting an ID requires a birth certificate and Social Security number. Several Kansas City organizations help homeless people get essential documents like birth certificates and state IDs. Douglas Zaerr has been voting …See the Story
