Good morning, Wichita. Happy Memorial Day! It’s Monday, May 27. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
For Memorial Day in Wichita, it’s important to be aware of the closures and special hours for various city facilities. In other news, Wichita Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch to children aged 1 to 18 throughout the summer. Lastly, an investigation by the Associated Press reveals that police officers in the United States have repeatedly violated safety guidelines in deadly encounters. Stay informed with these important updates.
Wichita facilities to close or adjust hours for Memorial Day
Get ready for the Memorial Day holiday in Wichita! As the city honors this important day, there are several closures and special hours to be aware of for various city facilities. From library locations and administrative offices to museums and recreational centers, make sure you know what’s open and what’s closed. Stay tuned to find out more about the specific closures and special hours for Memorial Day in Wichita.
USD 259 to provide free meals to kids aged 1-18 this summer
The Wichita Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch to children aged 1 to 18 across Wichita this summer. The meals will be available at various locations throughout the city and will follow USDA nutrition guidelines. Children can take one fruit or grain from their meal off-site to eat later, but all meals must be eaten on-site, and parents cannot pick up meals for their children. More information on menus, ingredients, and allergens is available online.
Law enforcement violates safety guidelines in deadly police encounters
Police officers in the United States have repeatedly violated safety guidelines in hundreds of deadly encounters, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. The violations often involved pinning people facedown or using Tasers excessively, despite best practices. The lack of national rules for the use of force allows individual departments to set their own policies. The investigation catalogued 1,036 deaths over a decade after officers had used force not involving their guns. In about half, medical officials ruled that law enforcement caused or contributed to the deaths, but they usually didn’t mention whether policing best practices were followed.
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