Wichita and Sedgwick County are reporting progress in implementing the recommendations made by a community task force on the juvenile justice system.  The task force was created after the September, 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton during a struggle with staff at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. Wichita police lieutenant Scott Moon provided an update to City Council members during a Tuesday workshop discussion on the 14 recommendations made by the task force.  Moon said the Wichita Police Department will continue its ICT One program, which teams a police officer with an EMS and mental health professional.  Funding will be increased to allow the teams to operate on a 24/7 basis.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Officials report Sunday’s wildfire in Garden City burned between 500 and 600 acres of land. The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. along Highway 50 and Towns Road. Responding crews found a large grass fire that had spread from the south side of the highway to the north. Multiple agencies responded and had the fire mostly contained by 7 p.m. During the fire, the highway was closed for several hours and seven homes were evacuated. Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation and a Ford F-350 firetruck was destroyed.
Source: 101.3 KFDI