The Wichita Beacon is a nonprofit, digital-only news outlet based Wichita, Kansas, launching in Summer 2021. Our mission: To spur reforms in the public interest by shining light on wrongdoings and abuse by government, businesses and other institutions in the region through in-depth, solutions-driven journalism. The Beacon’s sister newsroom in Kansas City was founded in April 2019 and began publishing in early 2020.
Current Position
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Beat: Data, local government Wichita
Position:
This data and records-driven reporter will be a watchdog of local government agencies and jurisdictions, exploring cross-topic stories about access to services, poverty, race and changing demographics, focusing on stories that help the public engage with its government and hold it accountable.
