2018

The City of Wichita will observe the following closures and special hours over the holidays:

Closed Monday, Dec. 24

​The District II Advisory Board will conduct interviews for the interim District II City Council seat during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monda...

The City of Wichita is launching a Gunshot Detection System (GDS) pilot project which uses sensors to locate where gunfire occurs. Wichita is the first ...

In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours per below:

Closed Thursday, Nov...

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, the following City of Wichita facilities and operations will be closed: City Hall, Neighborhood Re...

​Open Streets is returning to Wichita in its 2nd annual event. A free community-building annual event, Open Streets ICT opens Wichita’s iconic Douglas A...

The New Orleans Baby Cakes, of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, have filed a Relocation Application with Minor League Baseball seeking to relocate the...

As part of the annual budget process, the final public hearings for the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and 2018-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be h...

City of Wichita officials are asking residents to help review draft street configurations to help make Broadway Avenue from 11th Street to 3rd Street sa...

The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2017 shows a strong general fund balance, captured savings in finan...

The City Manager released the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and 2018-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during today’s City Council meeting. The documents ...

There are approximately 30,000 children in the Wichita metro area who are considered "food insecure" which means they don't have access to nut...

The Wichita Parks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host the fourth annual Red, White & BOOM presented by Freddy's Frozen Custard...

In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the following City of Wichita facilities and operations will be closed: City Hall, Neighborh...

The Big Read Wichita will return for an 11th year, featuring the book Station Eleven, a science fiction novel by Emily St. John Mandel. Wichita Library ...

A ceremonial "Books & More Brigade" will begin the June 16 grand opening festivities for the new Advanced Learning Library, City officials...

The Wichita area's fire-protection services rating has improved to among the best in the nation, boasting a top-level status enjoyed by only 315 of 47,0...

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, the following City of Wichita facilities and operations will be closed: City Hall, Neighborhood Resource Ce...

Wichita Public Golf Courses are currently transitioning fairways at four of the five golf courses from cool season to warm season grass. The transition ...

Residents can tour the Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center, enjoy a host of activities and learn about new programs from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Dur...

City of Wichita officials announced today that public and private improvements related to the historic Naftzger Park area will start with the closing of...

Today representatives with the National League of Cities (NLC)

The City of Wichita will celebrate Neighborhood Night Out from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, and Mayor Longwell is encouraging residents to ...

The 17th annual Arkansas River Trash Roundup will take place on May 5. The event invites volunteers to remove tons of garbage from downtown area waters,...

The City of Wichita is hosting two public events which are scheduled for Saturday, April 21:

Plates for Parks Bill Signing

The City of Wichita is encouraging citizens to attend an upcoming open house to view proposed development projects for the Topeka Street Firehouse locat...

Representatives from the Wichita Public Foundation announced today that $8.8 million in gifts, pledges and in-kind services has been raised by the capit...

Wichita's Central Library will cease operation at the close of business on Sunday, May 6. Library officials announced the closing today as part of a ser...

The 2018 Excellence in Public Service Award winners have been honored in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The winners are: ...

The Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership (WSCCAP) has been awarded a $30,000 federal grant to fund job training programs for youth exiti...

​The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2.6 million grant to Wichita Transit to replace its fleet of ag...

Ozone season includes greater burning restrictions

Wichita Fire Department officials today announced open burning in Wichita and ...

The latest design of Naftzger Park was unveiled on Wednesday during a public information meeting at Downtown Wichita, 505 E. Douglas.

Tom Balsley,...

Brooks Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill is closed today due to high winds. The landfill, located at 4100 N. West Street, is scheduled to r...

The City of Wichita is again participating in the National Citizen Survey, beginning on Friday and running through Feb. 23, Mayor Jeff Longwell announce...

Nominating Process Begins Today

Beginning today, residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Exc...

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) officials announced Amtrak is moving forward with a f...

Wichita Fire Department (WFD) Chief Tammy Snow announced today the promotions of both Joe Bickel and Stuart V. Bevis to Deputy Fire Chief.

Bic...

The City of Wichita has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of the downtown Topeka Street Firehouse Catalyst Site, locate...

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15, the following City of Wichita facilities and operations will be closed: City Hall, N...