Wichita Journalism Collaborative

09/25/2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative and League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro invite you to a forum on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Do you have a question for the candidates? Submit it here https://airtable.com/appvfv6XeKebH6tg4/shrlOO5MtgsHPvMZY

09/24/2025

Ride, walk or skate and come see us Sunday! 🌞🚲🛼🛹🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶

🚧✨ One of Wichita’s favorite traditions is back!

Open Streets ICT is happening this Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon–4 p.m. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🛼 Douglas Avenue (Grove to Seneca) becomes a 2.5-mile, car-free space for walking, biking, skating, music, food and fun.

Find us on Kennedy Plaza! 📍 Stop by our table to:
🌟 Learn about The Journal, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative, Wichita Documenters, KLC’s leadership development programs and more!
🌟 Play games, win prizes and connect with our staff!
🌟 Share your thoughts in our Shape Tomorrow, Start Here survey — tell us your biggest concerns & hopes for your community!

Meet our team throughout the day:
⏰ 11:30–12:30: Kathy Lefler, Stefania Lugli
⏰ 12:30–2: Lydia Santiago, Kathy Lefler, Racquel Thiesen
⏰ 2–3:30: Emily Speake, Shannon Pope, Ciara Huntley, Debbie Haslam
⏰ 3–4:30: Dani Gains, Debbie Haslam

Bring your energy & your smile — let’s bring the streets to life this Sunday!

09/22/2025

Join us Oct. 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Submit questions here https://airtable.com/appvfv6XeKebH6tg4/shrlOO5MtgsHPvMZY

Our Purpose: The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is a coalition of newsrooms and community partners joining forces to help meet news and information needs in and around Wichita. We aim to support and enhance quality local journalism. Learn More We all desire a place to call home, b

09/22/2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative and League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro will host a forum on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. with the District 3 City Council candidates at the Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Submit questions for the candidates here https://airtable.com/appvfv6XeKebH6tg4/shrlOO5MtgsHPvMZY

09/17/2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative and League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro will host a forum with District 6 candidates Brett Anderson, Maggie Ballard and Margaret Shabazz on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Evergreen Library and Community Center. Do you have questions for the candidates? Please submit them here https://airtable.com/appvfv6XeKebH6tg4/shrYtD47ERmZiJEJw Thank you!

09/17/2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative and League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro will host a forum with District 3 candidates Mike Hoheisel and Genevieve Howerton on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Do you have a question for the candidates? Please share it here https://airtable.com/appvfv6XeKebH6tg4/shrlOO5MtgsHPvMZY Thank you!

09/16/2025

Home repair was a topic of conversation at our Priced Out wrap-up event on Sept 4. Wichita Habitat for Humanity's home repair program is highlighted in this Active Age article. Learn more here

PARK CITY — Karen Corbin hates to think what would have happened if she hadn’t heard about Habitat for Humanity’s home repair program. “My home was bad — really bad.” Her house, built in the 1940s, suffered from what she called “severe issues.” “I will tell you that because so much...

09/16/2025

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09/12/2025

Latino event cancellations have reached Kansas. Fears of raids and hate crimes forced the cancellation of the Coffeyville Hispanic Celebration. Read more from our partner Planeta Venus

By Claudia Amaro/PLANETA VENUS Latino event cancellations have also reached Kansas. Fears of raids and hate crimes forced the cancellation of the Coffeyville Hispanic Celebration The Coffeyville Hispanic Heritage Celebration planned for September in Coffeyville, Kansas, is one of the activitie

09/08/2025

There's concern that the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education will jeopardize a program that is a lifeline for homeless students.

by Jacinda Hall With President Trump signing an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education, educators fear they’ll also lose a longstanding program that protects the educational rights of homeless students along with it. Overseeing the McKinney-Vento program has been a small par