Ainsley Smyth
Ainsley Smyth (she/her pronouns) was formerly a summer intern for the KMUW News Lab. She currently works as a reporter for The Sunflower, the student-run newspaper at Wichita State University. She previously interned for the Wichita Journalism Collaborative, which KMUW is part of. Ainsley is studying journalism at WSU. In her free time she likes to cook, watch movies, and spend time with her girlfriend and their cat, Anya.
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The Housing Trap event was held on January 28 with Charles Marohn at the Kansas Leadership Center. Marohn offered suggestions to create affordable housing options to 175 people who attended. -
Wichita State University's housing and meal plan costs were approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday. Residence rates will stay the same as this year while meal plan costs will go up by 3%, or $70 for the minimum plan. -
The city offers several ways for people to stay cool and avoid problems caused by extreme heat.
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Free school supplies and groceries will be distributed Saturday at locations in Wichita, Valley Center and Hutchinson. -
The Farnborough Air Show attracts the leading aviation companies in the world, as well as cities and states trying to attract their business. -
A host of events and concerts will take place in McAdams Park. -
New events this year include a giant kite display and a photo contest. -
Sunflower Summer provides access to more than 200 attractions. -
Francisco Enriquez purchased one of the public housing units that the City of Wichita is selling. He bought it below market price, and now — after six months, a lot of work and a few unexpected setbacks — he’s ready to sell. -
Interfaith organization Justice Together has been researching mental health and homelessness issues and solutions. They will share their findings on May 9 with city and county leaders.
