"Vandalized: Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen and Burned in Wichita"

A statue of Jackie Robinson, erected by League 42 in Wichita's McAdams Park, was found burned and dismantled in a trash can at Garvey Park. The police are investigating the possibility of arson and are continuing their search for the perpetrators. Despite the original statue being deemed unsalvageable, plans are in place to rebuild and reinstall a new statue at McAdams Park. The theft and destruction of the statue occurred just before the start of Black History Month, raising concerns about potential racial motivations.