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Citizens' Fire Academy

Sign up for Citizens' Fire Academy and learn about fire and emergency medical operations in addition to promoting citizen interaction with WFD firefighters.

Accepting applications through April 22. Classes begin April 29.

ACT ICT Community Survey Report

The City undertook an intensive community engagement effort to receive citizen input on the community survey results from the Community Investments Plan.

Read the 104-page survey report or the 3-page summary report.

O.J. Watson Park Survey

Take the survey and tell us how you would prioritize capital improvements to the park.

CityArts Spring Classes

Registration begins February 28 and classes begin the week of March 24.

Park & Recreation Spring Classes

Now accepting online registration for spring classes. Classes begin the week of March 24th.

Download your copy of the Spring 2014 Activities Guide.

Neighborhood Cleanup Application

Deadline is March 15.

Please note that this program still has to be presented to City Council on March 4. If there are any amendments to the proposed program, City officials will keep you updated.

Free Tax Services

Find out if your househould is eligible for free tax services.

Snow Emergency Routes

Find out which streets in Wichita are snow emergency routes which allows snow plows to travel through according to Chapter 11.39.130 of the City ordinance.

2014 Mayor's State of the City Address

Read the transcripts of previous Mayor's State of the City addresses (2008-2013).

Concealed Carry in City Locations

View the list of City of Wichita buildings where Concealed Carry is not permitted.

H2O Care Fund

The City of Wichita invites you to participate in a voluntary donation program to help those who are having difficulty paying their water bills.

Selling Wichita Planes in China

Learn more about how the Mayor and fellow Wichitans are working to expand opportunities for local aviation manufacturers and create jobs for local workers.

Pedestrian Master Plan

Learn more about the vision for making Wichita a pedestrian-friendly city.

Adopted 2014-2015 City Budget

The Adopted 2014-2015 City Budget is now available in two parts: Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Serving You

Watch our videos to see how the City of Wichita is "serving you, in many ways, everyday."

Community Survey Results

WSU recently conducted a survey to learn more about citizens' priorities about the future of the community.

Solid Waste Recycling Program

Read the press release and take the trash hauler survey.

Watch the It's Time to Recycle PSA.

View the Latest City7 Videos

Check out our program guide to see which videos are currently playing on City7 and watch our archived videos.

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10 Recent Headlines

Change Clocks, Check Smoke Alarm Batteries
3/7/2014
Wichita Fire Department (WFD) officials are reminding residents to test their smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend. The time will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.

About 2,500 people die in home fires every ye...
Media Advisory
3/5/2014
Notice of Special Wichita City Council Meeting

The Wichita City Council will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. ...
Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show
3/4/2014
World-traveled rock ’n’ roll show coming to Cowtown March 11

The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show is rolling into W...
Winter Storm Response Update
3/3/2014
Operations Update
The City of Wichita’s snow storm response continues today, March 3, with crews...
Winter Storm Response Update
3/2/2014
Operations Update
City of Wichita crews continue their efforts to clear Wichita streets and are plowing the primary snow routes. The onset of snow this afterno...
Winter Storm Response Update
3/2/2014
Operations Update

Precipitation continued overnight in the form of light snow and sleet. Crews took action by spreading the salt-sand mix over the emergency routes. Plows are presently ...
Update on Winter Storm Response
3/1/2014
Operations Update

City crews were activated this afternoon for a full response in advance of the wintry precipitation. The City applied brine pre-treatment to primary, secondary, and sch...
Mayor, Council members to attend National League of Cities Conference
2/28/2014
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and three City Council members will join other Kansas local officials at the annual Congressional City Conference March 8-12 in Washington, D.C.

The Congressional City Conference is the annual legis...
Preparations Underway for Weekend Winter Storm
2/28/2014
Operations Update

Wichita Public Works & Utilities crews have been preparing for the upcoming winter storm, scheduled to slam the area Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon, according to The Natio...
Meet the Breeds Postponed
2/28/2014
Due to expected inclement weather this Sunday, Meet the Breeds has been rescheduled to noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 at Century II Conce...

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2014

March 4 | The Best Cities to Find a Job
Wichita ranked #28 out of 60.

January 6 | Federal Grant Targets Self-Sufficiency for Wichita Housing Authority Clients
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards $173,416 to City of Wichita Department of Housing and Community Services

2013

November 13 | Wichita STEM Competition Finalist
Wichita named a finalist for the US2020 City Competition

October 25 | Airport Wins Coveted Sustainability Award
Wichita Mid-Continent is selected as a recipient of the 2013 Airports Going Green Award

September 17 | City Purchasing Division Wins National Award
2013 National Purchasing Institute's Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award winner

June 7 | Honoring Excellence
Old Cowtown Museum is recognized for its hospitality excellence with Certificate of Excellece Award from TripAdvisor

May 14 | WFD Honored With Life Saver Award
Wichita Fire Department is awarded a $5,000 grant and the ADT Life Saver Award

March 25 | Grant Funds Teen Summer Reading Program
Wichita Public Library one of 20 libraries selected to receive a $1,000 grant to fund summer reading programs for teens

March 18 | Wichita Wins Transparency Award
www.wichita.gov wins Sunny Award

March 1 | Wichita is First City in Kansas to Join AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

2012

February 16 | Airport Receives EDA Grant Award
US Department of Commerce awards Wichita Airport Authority a nearly $2 million grant from the Economic Development Administration for infrastructure improvements to facilitate the Bombardier Learjet Expansion

January 4 | Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Recognized
Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center wins "Facility of the Year" and facility director Jeff Clark wins "Missouri Valley's Facility Manager of the Year" from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)

2011

July 5 | New Terminal Wins Global Design Award
New Wichita Mid-Continent Airport wins "Gold Award in the Unbuilt Category" from International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

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