In observance of New Year’s Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 31. This includes City Hall, Neighborhood City Halls and Park an...
All Wichita Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, Jan. 7. This is the first of four scheduled closures during 2011. Other days will be anno...
The following Christmas holiday closings will be in effect for City of Wichita offices.
City Hall, Park and Recreation Centers, Wichita Public Li...
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) reports a 4.35 percent increase in November passenger traffic over the previous year. The November 2010 passenger co...
WSU vs. Tulsa on Tuesday
Record attendance is expected for the first collegiate basketball game Tuesday at INTRUS...
Water service to businesses and residents in the area east of Douglas and Seneca has been restored, the Department of Public Works & Utilities annou...
Disrupted water service for businesses and residents in the area of Douglas and Seneca is expected to be restored on Friday, said Public Works & Uti...
WFD Urges Caution
The Wichita Fire Department is encouraging residents to be careful with their smoking materials...
Vice Mayor Jeff Longwell, District V, and members of the District V Advisory Board will attend a Holiday open house hosted by Park West Plaza Retirement...
Applications Accepted Monday through December 17
The City of Wichita, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of...
The City of Wichita Public Works and Utilities Department will hold a community planning meeting from 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Thursday at the Midtown C...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend the following holiday events:
Facility Provides On-Site Vehicle Maintenance
Wichita Transit will celebrate the completion of the Transit Mainte...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and City Council members will host the annual “A Night with Santa” holiday event from 6 to 9 p.m., tomorrow at the Century II ...
The District III Advisory Board (DAB) will conduct interviews for the interim District III City Council seat during a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monda...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton will present a proposal for Park and Recreation services from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Lynette Woodard Recr...
Council Member Williams joins leadership of National Black Caucus
DENVER -- Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer was reelect...
DENVER – Three Wichita area students joined Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer in a Friday afternoon presentation about “green schools” at the annual National Le...
The Wichita Fire Department has issued an immediate burn ban on all open burning permits issued in the Wichita city limits. Strong winds, lack of moistu...
Public Works & Utilities crews are currently working to repair a main break in the Oaklawn area. The break has affected approximately 75 residences,...
Wichita mayor, Council at National League of Cities conference
DENVER -- Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer led a discussi...
The sounds of the Christmas season will be heard once again at Mid-Continent Airport. Beginning Saturday through Dec. 21, several vocal and instrumental...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton announced today that he has appointed Donte Martin as Municipal Court Administrator. Martin, who has worked for the C...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton will present his proposal for Park and Recreation services during two community meetings over the next week. Meetings...
National League of Cities convenes in Denver
The role of America’s cities in the federal budget battles will be a...
With the cold weather rapidly approaching, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) would like to remind citizens how to report an accident when the Emergenc...
With the holiday shopping season approaching, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) and the Department of Public Works & Utilities are working togethe...
Victims of drunk drivers will take part in the third annual Holiday Drive for DUI Victims this week, Wichita Police Department (WPD) officials announced...
Nov. 27 – Dec. 15
The City of Wichita is teaming up with the North Pole to collect letters for Santa and give awa...
In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes City Hall, Neighborhood City...
With the holiday season approaching, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) wants to make the roads in Wichita as safe as possible. WPD wants to remind dri...
Informational workshops to be held for interested organizations
The 2012 City of Wichita Cultural Funding Grant A...
The Wichita City Council will consider a motion tomorrow to suspend the rules of procedure in order to fill the District III vacancy in an expedited man...
Airline passenger traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) increased 5.09% in October over last year, with 138,044 total passengers compared to 13...
Holiday travel information will be discussed during a 2 p.m. news conference today at Mid-Continent Airport.
The Transportation Security Administ...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and City Council members will host the annual “A Night with Santa” holiday event from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8th at the ...
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Council Member Janet Miller has rescheduled her next District VI coffee meeting to 9 a.m. on Saturday at Mead’s Corner ...
City Manager Robert Layton today announced new members of the City Manager Review Board. The review board serves to further enhance the level of trust b...
City Manager Robert Layton, City Attorney Gary Rebenstorf and Police Chief Norman Williams will attend today’s regularly scheduled 10:30 a.m. Media ...
Due to recent rainfall, the Wichita Fire Department is lifting the burn ban that went into effect earlier this week. People who have City of Wichita bur...
Visitors to get taste of Victorian science fiction
The Emerald City Steampunk Expo will take place from 10 a.m. t...
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Encourages Sharing of Same Book
The Wichita Public Library is getting the help of ce...
Ceremony supports 2nd Saturday Shopping Day
A ribbon-cutting for custom-designed bus shelters is scheduled for 9 ...
Shuttle transportation to the site of the Heartland Preparedness Training Center groundbreaking at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, will be necessary due...
In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11. This includes City Hall, Park Recreation Centers...
Kansas taxpayers will save up to $10 million over the next 16 years, thanks to an alternative STAR bond financing plan enacted by the City of Wichita.
City Hall parking is free to the public today due to malfunctioning equipment related to relocation of parking booths. The booths are being relocated be...
Eligibility Covers Four-County Area
Nominations for the second annual Metro Wichita Clean Air Awards are now bein...
“Change Your Clock-Change Your Battery”
The Wichita Fire Department is reminding residents to stay safe by changi...
Applications Accepted Monday through November 12
Improvements modify and increase public parking
City Hall security improvements are nearing completion and the fi...
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport had the 12th largest fare decrease since 2000 and now ranks 46th in average fare, according to federal Bureau of Transport...
Book signing, Memorial Walk expected to attract large crowds
All-Indian Center is hosting two community events th...
The Wichita Toy Run charity parade will follow its traditional route along Broadway on Sunday, City of Wichita officials announced on Wednesday.
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He served WFD for 40 years
Michael L. Rudd, a retired Deputy Fire Chief with the Wichita Fire Department, died on...
City wants feedback on CDBG, HOME and ESG funds
The Housing and Community Services Department is soliciting citiz...
Area law enforcement officers issued 349 citations during Thursday’s 24-hour traffic safety exercise along the 21st Street corridor from Andover through...
The Wichita Police Department on Thursday announced upcoming changes to hours of operations in the public lobby areas at neighborhood substations. The n...
The City of Wichita, in conjunction with the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC), on Thursday announced the release of the final draft of “P...
City Manager Robert Layton is scheduled to attend the regularly scheduled 10 a.m. police briefing today make comments related to the weekend death of Pu...
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, area law enforcement agencies will concentrate for 24 hours on various traffic violators along the 21st Street corridor...
Sedgwick County residents who meet income guidelines can register for free spaying and neutering for pets on Nov. 6.
Registration is scheduled on...
The Wichita Fire Department wants to remind all residents it’s time to get their furnaces checked and serviced. Firefighters are expected to respond to ...
Police Chief Norman Williams announced on Tuesday honorees for Officer of the Year, Non-Sworn Employee of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
The...
In partnership with Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita, the Kansas Army National Guard will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Heartland Prepar...
Input needed from arts sector, general public
The City of Wichita is hosting a Local Arts Forum at 5:30 p.m. ...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is leading a delegation of Kansas officials on a five-day trip to the Chinese city of Wuxi.
The delegation left Wichita...
In partnership with Sedgwick County, the City of Wichita and the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Kansas Army National Guard will hold a groundbreaking ceremo...
A “meet and greet” reception with Dr. Mildred Edwards, executive director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission (KAAAC) will be hosted by th...
The Wichita EcoPartnership delegation led by Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and state Sen. Carolyn McGinn, R-Sedgwick, got a glimpse of the aviation industry...
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is partnering with the Wichita Thunder to raise funds for youth-council activities. Funds are being raised through the s...
Local law enforcement agencies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday evening through Saturday morning. The sobriety checkpoint is a public safety co...
Riverbank improvements and dam repairs under way
Beginning today, Arkansas River levels and the Lincoln Street Da...
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is sponsoring the fifth annual Halloween in the Park safety event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at Cypress Park, 3...
September passenger traffic at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport increased 5.97 percent over September 2009, marking the biggest September on record in te...
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) will hire eight new officers in 2011 after receiving two grants from the Department of Justice, Police Chief Norman ...
The City of Wichita is one of the sponsors of the Built Environment and the Outdoors Summit. The Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tue...
Tonight is the final round of public meetings designed to help determine which programs and services should be provided at City of Wichita recreational ...
Public to see changes Saturday
The City of Wichita is pleased to announce the completion of renovations to Concer...
First look at improvements to stage, seating area
The media is invited to attend a news conference at 2 p.m., Thu...
OVERLAND PARK -- Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer was elected as the 81st president of the League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) during the organization’s annu...
Tonight is the second round of public meetings designed to help determine which programs and services should be provided at City of Wichita recreation f...
Activities include ice cream social, talent contest, kids’ petting zoo
Bring the family to the 33rd Annual County...
A community workday is scheduled for North Woodland Park from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Volunteers include officials from AT&T Pioneers, neighbo...
Weekend Events
The Wichita Fire Department is taking part in the annual Firefighters Museum Parade at 2 p.m., Sat...
Applications Accepted Monday through October 15
The City of Wichita, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of ...
Eastbound traffic reduced to one lane Monday through Oct. 22
Improvements to West Kellogg between 119th and 111th...
Event will affect intersections across the city
The inaugural Prairie Fire Marathon event, which includes the May...
Saturday Oct. 10 at Chapin Park
The Wichita Park and Recreation Department and the Wichita Fire Department will h...
Tonight is the kickoff of several upcoming public meetings designed to help determine which programs and services should be provided at City of Wichita ...
Saturday Ceremony
The Wichita Fire Department will honor two City of Wichita lifeguards for their life-saving act...
Volunteers are needed for the Mayor’s 5K Challenge Walk/Run and the Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon on Sunday. A final training session for volunteers is ...
Citizens invited to participate in CityArts’ cultural celebration
CityArts is making plans for its 11th annual Da...
The election of Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer as president of the League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) will highlight the organization’s annual conference ...
Construction began today for improvements to Woodlawn from Farmview Lane to 17th Street, a $500,000 project that will add a center left turn lane and st...
The Arts Council announces the selection of 11 recipients for the 2010 Art Awards, given each year to individuals, cultural organizations and businesses...
Community air quality issues are on the agenda for a joint workshop session of the Wichita City Council and Sedgwick County Commission Tuesday, Oct. 5, ...
Isle of Screams at Watson Park
The Isle of Screams, an outdoor haunted attraction, opens tonight from 7 to 11:...
October 3-9, 2010
The 2010 Fire Prevention Week will be observed October 3-9 in the City of Wichita. To promote t...
Shape the Future of the Park and Rec. Dept.
The public is encouraged to attend a community meeting to give input on future Park...
City of Wichita public works crews will complete tree limb cleanup from the Sept. 15 storm on Friday. A few isolated areas will be cleared on Thursday a...
In two public presentations and a Wichita City Council Workshop, the Downtown Planning Team today will outline the major components of Project Downtown&...
Chris Carrier, the City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Director, a career public servant and a familiar face and quick quote at City Hall, died...
Grove to Hillside has new look, feel
City of Wichita officials have scheduled a ribbon-cutting for 3:30 p.m. ...
The media is invited to Mid-Continent Airport Tuesday, Sept. 28, to cover the World War II Veterans who are departing on the Central Prairie Honor...
Indian Center, Cowtown Offering Free Admission
The Mid-America All-Indian Center and Old Cowtown Museum are two o...
September 25, 2010
The Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff will be held in the 500 and 600 block of East ...
City crews will pick up on Tuesday
Residents who need tree limbs picked up after last week’s storm should have th...
Media Invited to Weekend Fire Academy
The Wichita Fire Department will host the annual Wichita Hands on Training ...
Tree limbs in designated cleanup area should be ready for pickup Monday
City of Wichita public works crews on Tue...
City of Wichita and State of Kansas officials will hold a seminar to train prosecutors and law enforcement officers how to investigate and prosecute imp...
Storm roof repairs can attract unlicensed roofers
City of Wichita officials are warning residents to be cautious ...
In response to Wednesday evening storm damage, beginning next week Public Works & Utilities crews will collect and dispose of tree limbs and branche...
Free Family Activities
The second annual Wichita Play Day will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at O.J. Watson Park, ...
A one-month fundraiser will benefit the K-9 Unit of the Wichita Police Department (WPD). Through October, Ribbit Computers will donate $50 for every com...
Applications Accepted Sept 13. through Sept. 17
A free youth basketball clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Lynette Woodard Center, 2750 E. 18th Street. The clinic will be hos...
Wichita’s Central Rail Corridor has been named one of America’s 10 best transportation projects and is now a finalist for two major awards.
The $...
Old Cowtown Museum Event This Weekend
Only at Old Cowtown Museum could wine tasting and stagecoach rides make suc...
Nominations are open to recognize ordinary people who’ve performed extraordinary acts.
The American Red Cross Mid...
During the next two months, a regional Travel Time Study will be conducted by Iteris, Inc. on behalf of the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organizat...
Recognition received for 2nd consecutive year
The City of Wichita is one of 118 communities across the nation to ...
In observance of Labor Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 6. This includes City Hall, Park and Recreation facilities, Great Pl...
In accordance with this week’s court ruling, the statewide smoking ban passed by the 2010 Kansas Legislature and signed into law on March 12 by Gov. Mar...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. The auction closes at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Entry deadline extended for annual CityArts show
Local and regional artists now have until Monday, Sept. 6 to sub...
International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health and Survival Section
Wichita Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackw...
During the Black Top Nationals event, several Wichita Transit bus routes will change. Today through Sunday, four bus routes and two Q-Line routes are af...
Wichita residents and businesses with alarm systems have been receiving alarm permit renewal notices during the past week. The alarm renewal fee, which ...
The Wichita Fire Department has lifted the current burn ban for the City of Wichita. The weekend rain and the prediction for more rain this week has red...
Information on weekend events
The Dave Matthews Band will be performing Saturday night at the INTRUST Bank Arena....
The City of Wichita’s Redbud Bicycle Trail project was selected for federal funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT’s) Transport...
The Wichita Mid-Continent Airport has passed its annual Certification and Safety Inspection with flying colors.
Federal Aviation Administration (...
Wichita one of 100 cities selected
The City of Wichita is one of 100 communities that will be included in the Am...
Applications Accepted Monday through Aug.13
The City of Wichita, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of the ...
Wichita Transit discontinues South Side Connector route
Wichita Transit will discontinue the South Side Connector...
A law enforcement graduation and swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend the following:
Wichita Water Utilities’ meter reading and billing are running behind schedule due to malfunctioning equipment, which includes handheld meter-reading de...
The five-day celebration of National Night Out (NNO) starts tonight with an 8 p.m. party at the Old Town Farm and Art Market, 835 E. First, sponsored by...
A regional household travel survey, conducted by ETC Institute on behalf of the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO), will begin on A...
Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, has scheduled an Aug. 12 visit to Wichita.
The visit will b...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of miscellaneous surplus items until 10 a.m. on August 10.
Auction items include a regula...
The 2nd annual Back to School Life Fair will take place from 10 am - 2p.m., Sat. July 31 at Osage Recreation Center, 2121 W 31st St S. Representatives a...
Neighborhood City Halls (NCH) will host community parties as part of National Night Out 2010. Following are specifics about times, locations and activit...
Questionnaires are being mailed this week to a random sample of 3,000 Wichita households, asking for feedback on the quality of City of Wichita services...
Wichitans can help raise awareness about fighting crime by celebrating National Night Out 2010. The annual event begins Friday with a party in Old Town ...
Tuesday’s Wichita City Council meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall, 455 N. Main.
One Night Holiday Show
Mannheim Steamroller is bringing its 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour to Wichita for one ho...
Grant Supports Free Lunch Program at Summer Activities Camps
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)...
WPD, residents’ efforts to combat burglaries paying off
Wichita Police Department (WPD) officials on Thursday ann...
Vagabond Players bring “Red, White & Tuna” to life
Old Cowtown Museum is reviving its dinner theatre traditio...
Members of the media are invited to attend the City of Wichita’s Summer Activity Camp at noon on Thurs. July 22nd at McAdams Recreation Center, 1329 E. ...
The Wichita Police Department has scheduled a news briefing on recent burglaries at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the 5th floor Briefing Room of City Hall, 455...
City of Wichita water customers can soon go paperless and receive electronic water bills. Water customers can register for electronic billing after they...
Maple to Central Road Improvements Completed
West Street improvements from Maple to Central were completed this w...
Wichita area residents can find out if they have unclaimed cash and property in the hands of the state during a Friday visit by State Treasurer Dennis M...
Several City of Wichita technology systems will not be accessible from 6 p.m. to midnight tonight while they undergo routine maintenance.
The mai...
State Funds Help Pay For Cleanup
The City of Wichita has received Kansas Department of Health and Environment (K...
Media are encouraged to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the West Street improvement project beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 520 N. West Street. ...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton on Monday released the 2011-12 Proposed Budget during a news conference at City Hall, 455 N. Main.
The overall...
A road improvement project on U.S. 54/400 (West Kellogg) may affect travelers accessing Mid-Continent Airport during overnight hours over the next few w...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton will release the 2011-12 Proposed Budget at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at City Hall, 455 N. Main.
Media are enco...
Applications Accepted July 14-16
The City of Wichita, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of the Plains will...
Public invited to buy original art, support local artists
CityArts is hosting its Annual Garage Sale from 9 a.m....
Mayor Carl Brewer will greet Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum at 1 p.m. on Sunday at City Hall, 455 N. Main. Yocum is participating in “Walk Across America,”...
Professional football player Elbert Mack of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host a football camp for participants of the North East Activities Camp For Ki...
The City of Wichita’s WATER Center has two new permanent exhibits that educate visitors about conservation and the mysteries of water.
The two ne...
In observance of July 4th, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, July 5. This includes City Hall and Park and Recreation Centers.
Fire officials and Mayor Carl Brewer on Wednesday urged residents to take precautions when shooting fireworks during the 4th of July holiday. Hot and dr...
Fourth of July-themed activities planned all day Saturday
Old Cowtown Museum is the place to be this Saturday for...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, Wichita Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackwell and Sedgwick County Fire Chief Gary Curmode have scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference on...
Presentations will air live on Cox channel 7 and wichita.gov
City of Wichita officials will hold a televised publ...
Sedgwick County residents who meet income guidelines can register for free spaying and neutering for pets on June 26. Spayed or neutered pets will...
Fourth of July celebration items go on sale this week in Wichita. The Wichita Fire Department reminds area residents to know and obey local fireworks la...
Downtown Master Plan officials have scheduled presentations across the Wichita area to share findings of a recently released draft Downtown Master Plan....
Traffic on Amidon at 25th Street North is restricted to one lane in each direction due to the collapse of a 54-year old sanitary sewer line. The City of...
Presentations will air live on City7 and wichita.gov
City Manager Robert Layton will give a televised presentatio...
Mid-Continent Airport is expanding its recycling efforts by sponsoring a “Recycle Your Clothes Day” on Thursday. Clothing donations will be accepted at ...
Application deadline today, next one mid-July
The homeless prevention assistance available for those who are home...
The City of Wichita will soon begin reconstruction work on the bridge at 31st Street and Glenn. A related public information meeting is scheduled for 6 ...
R&B artist and accomplished actress headline “Cheaper to Keep Her”
R&B star Brian McKnight and multi-face...
Ride transit, save money
Wichita Transit will join other public transportation systems nationwide to participate ...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend three Downtown Master Plan workshops on Wednesday at Bank of America Theatre, 100 N. Broadway.
Sessions on securing government contracts, economic recovery
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a...
Today’s Wichita City Council Workshop meeting has been canceled. The planned Workshop report on the City of Wichita’s emerging and disadvantaged busines...
Sedgwick County residents who meet income guidelines can register for free spaying and neutering for pets on June 26. Spayed or neutered pets will also ...
Residents are invited to attend the unveiling of the draft Downtown Master Plan from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Scottish Rite, 332 E. 1st Street. M...
Third Round of Applications Opens June 14
The City of Wichita and its partner agencies, Catholic Charities, Inc.,...
Beginning Monday, two Mid-Continent Drive bridges are scheduled to undergo rehabilitation and concrete pavement patching. Mid-Continent Drive - northbou...
Event benefits Center for Health & Wellness
The biggest outdoor barbecue party of the year is coming to Old C...
Bike give-a-ways, on-the-spot bike repairs, a bicycle safety clinic and other bicycle activities highlight the first Mayor’s Family Bike Day event sched...
Allegiant Air is offering daily service from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Las Vegas, and has moved all departures to the evening. The flights will n...
Nominations sought for projects that have beautified city
Nominations are being accepted now through July 23 for ...
Public can track live investigation, ask questions via Twitter
For the first time, the public can follow a paran...
Special City Council Workshop
The Wichita City Council has scheduled a special workshop for 9:30 a.m. on Wedn...
In observance of Memorial Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, May 31. This includes City Hall, Park and Recreation Centers, the Wichi...
Mayor’s Health Initiative
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will kick off his Mayor’s Health Initiative at noon tomorrow ...
The media is invited to Mid-Continent Airport on Saturday, May 29 to cover the inaugural flight of AirTran Airways to Orlando International Airport.
The Heartland Preparedness Center, located at the southeast corner of I-135 and K-96, has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant by the U.S. Department o...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment until 10 a.m. on June 9.
Auction items include cars, t...
Works Scheduled for May 28
The Arts Council hosts the dedication of eight new sculptures that will be part of the...
State-of-the-Art Facility Provides Water for Irrigation and Industry Uses
The City is nearing completion of the W...
A fundraiser for No More Hungry Kids Campaign
The Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) has scheduled a silent auct...
Mayor Carl Brewer will again offer his distinctive golf talents to willing buyers during the 3rd annual Bob Martz Memorial Golf Tournament Friday aftern...
Main break stalls traffic and water service in area
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the North Arkansas area bet...
Urges continued state support for the Equus Beds recharge project
Wichita has a long and storied history about pr...
It was very disappointing to learn that the Kansas Chamber of Commerce has accused the Kansas Legislature as having “catered to the needs of those at th...
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) banquet has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on June 9 in the Visitors’ Center of Old Cowtown Museum, 1871 W. Sim Park Dr. Th...
Summer daycare and camp for children ages 6 - 13
Register now for one of the City of Wichita’s most popular and c...
“Camino al Futuro”
The City of Wichita, in partnership with Newman University, Pratt Community College, USD 259 A...
A photograph of Wichitans Dustin and Kendra Garrels kayaking in New Zealand during their honeymoon is the winner of Wichita Mid-Continent Airport’s “Adv...
Parking Information
Wichita River Festival attendees and ticket holders for the Professional Bull Riders Invitati...
City of Wichita officials will host Sister Cities International luminaries from Mexico cities Tlalnepantla and Cancun today through May 11. Wichita City...
May 22 event features free youth activities
The City of Wichita’s Park & Recreation Department is hosting “O....
Construction detours and River Festival events cause route changes
Wichita Transit bus routes will change tempora...
The City of Wichita is hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Training workshop from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 in t...
Record turnout for the annual event
A record 600 volunteers on Saturday participated in the annual River Trash Ro...
Mayor Carl Brewer announced today the creation of a Water Utilities Advisory Committee to assist the Water Utilities department in its efforts to ensure...
According to Arbor Day Foundation
The nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Wichita as a Tree City USA co...
Mayor to announce members on Monday
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer has scheduled a news conference regarding the appoi...
Tickets go on sale Friday
Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones is coming to Century II...
Public feedback sought to help shape draft plan
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend a downtown m...
Annual river-cleanup event seeks volunteers
The Ninth Annual River Trash Round Up is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noo...
American Indian students display artwork at Indian Center
The Youth Art Show at the Mid-America All-Indian Center...
Effective May 3, 2010, Environmental Court will be held at the Hyde Park Community Center, 201 South Greenwood. Court sessions will no longer be held at...
Work will occur from Greenwich to 127th Street East
Work will get underway next month to reconstruct Harry Street...
Summer Reading Program Begins May 28
Kids up to age seventeen are encouraged to “Make a Splash” and read this sum...
Media are invited to visit Old Cowtown Museum between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday when more than 140 volunteers from Royal Caribbean Cruises Lt...
In recognition of Earth Day on Thursday, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is celebrating the success of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and gene...
Programs, Services and Activities available for the 2010 Summer
A free summer activities fair is scheduled from 1...
The Wichita Airport Authority and the Mid-America Minority Business Development Council (MAMBDC) are hosting the Airport Improvement Program Contractor ...
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved a total of $10.3 million in public financing for Real Development’s Exchange Place condo project in downtow...
Historic Tax Credits restored
The City of Wichita and its partners in downtown development are very thankful to t...
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) will lead a Community Service Day scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. More than 150 high school student...
Brooks Construction and Demolition Landfill will remain open for extended hours until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. Normal fees will apply.
The City of Wichita’s 2009 Excellence in Public Service Award honoree is scheduled to be announced at 1:30 p.m. today at Wichita Police Department P...
Income and residential status determine eligibility
The City of Wichita is offering free paint for people who mee...
Several local groups and community activists are uniting on April 24 for a four-hour retreat designed to help young men make better life choices and avo...
The 2010 Excellence in Public Service Award winners were announced today in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The winners are...
Frontier Airlines is scheduled to begin offering Wichita Mid-Continent Airport customers jet service on Monday, April 19. On the day that the airline be...
The City of Wichita, in partnership with the Office of WSU Multicultural Affairs, National Lat...
Williams Kicks Off 25th Annual Academy Award® Shorts Celebration
Roger Ross Williams, winner of this year’s Acade...
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday elected District V Council member Jeff Longwell as Vice Mayor. Longwell succeeds Councilmember Jim Skelton, who serv...
Event launches Cowtown’s spring/summer season
Old Cowtown Museum is kicking off its spring/summer season with ext...
State library association honors him with advocacy award
Kansas Library Association will recognize Mayor Carl Bre...
Overnight repairs will divert traffic
Traffic flow at the intersection of George Washington Boulevard and Pawnee ...
Beginning Monday, April 12, travelers to Wichita’s Mid Continent Airport will find the exit ramp from westbound U.S. 54/400 (West Kellogg) to Mid-Contin...
Mayor’s Youth Council sponsors Community Service Day
More than 150 area high school students have signed up for a...
American Airlines, in its effort to downsize its presence in St. Louis, will discontinue nonstop service between Wichita and St. Louis on April 5. The s...
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction
A project to improve North Broadway from 9th to 12th is sch...
Traffic flow at the intersection of George Washington Boulevard and Pawnee is affected by repairs to a water main line.
Motorists are advised to ...
Free lifeguard training for qualified youth is being offered by the Wichita Park and Recreation Department.
Successful completion of the training...
Public invited to test chairs, vote for favorite
Residents are being asked to give their input on new seating com...
The media is invited to attend a news conference at 10 a.m., Thu...
Tougher federal air pollution standards coming soon
The Wichita area could face greater health risks and may have...
Scheduled for Saturday
The City of Wichita, Wichita State University, USD 259 and the Hispanic Women’s Network ar...
The City of Wichita is scheduled to replace the hardware core of its information technology network from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.
During the...
Corrective steps taken
City of Wichita Water Utility officials on Friday announced they had taken steps to correc...
The City of Wichita and its partner agencies, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of the Plains, announce the second round of applications for assi...
The 18th Judicial District Court ruled today that Sedgwick County has the legal authority to bill cities for maintaining municipal prisoners in the Sedg...
Students should register soon
The Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is seeking local youth to fill 40 youth-cou...
The Wichita Ice Center is holding its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 3. Participation is free! Activiti...
The Wichita Fire Department broke ground today on the Regional Training Facility at 4780 E. 31st South. The 25,000 square foot training facility will be...
Quilt workshop part of two-day event at Old Cowtown Museum
Old Cowtown Museum will host its 2nd annual Civil War ...
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held Monday
The media is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichit...
Visit CityArts, Century II
This year’s Art Show at the Dog show juried exhibition is on display now through April...
This Weekend at Century II
The Salvation Army and Numana, Inc. are partnering with the City of Wichita and area v...
The City of Wichita’s Park and Recreation Department is scheduled to host its annual Easter Egg Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 27 at Wats...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend a meeting of the Downtown Steering Council at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the Wichita Metro Chamber ...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and City Council members Sue Schlapp, Paul Gray, Lavonta Williams and Janet Miller will join local officials from across the c...
As the time change approaches on Sunday, March 14, the Wichita Fire Department wants to remind all residents to change their smoke detector batteries. R...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton has scheduled a news conference regarding financial and management matters in the Water Utilities department at 1 p.m...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton on Thursday said he would seek City Council approval for higher customer water rates, an independent audit of a major...
The 3rd annual Bob Martz Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for the afternoon of May 21 at Auburn Hills Public Golf Course, 443 S. 135th St. We...
Media are encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled Media Agenda Review at 10:30 a.m. today in the City Manager’s Office on the 13th floor at Cit...
The State of Kansas has reissued the liquor license to HMS Host, the operator of bars at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. Sales of alcoholic beverages res...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer announced on Monday that the City of Wichita will partner with the hunger-relief-organization Numana and the Salvation Army to...
Children ages 6-15 invited to CityArts for creative fun
CityArts is hosting two Spring Break Art Days from 9 a.m....
Limited number of tickets available for two shows
The members of Barrage can easily be described as the rock star...
More than 40 Years of Service
Michael L. Rudd, Deputy Fire Chief and director of the Department's Emergency Opera...
Information on where to park downtown
There are a number of events taking place at Century II and INTRUST Bank Ar...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. The auction closes at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24.
Work Begins Next Week
There will be a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, at Evergreen Recreation Cent...
Promotion will reward best photo with airline tickets
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is asking patrons to upload t...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend an event involving Aerospace Magnet Students from 1:30 to 2:30 today at Exploration Place.<...
The Wichita Police Department will announce the promotion of the next Police Captain at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3 in 5th floor Briefing Room ...
The Wichita Fire Department’s winter recruit class held its graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. today in the Wichita City Council chambers at City Hall, 455 N...
Residents can help create vision for Downtown Wichita
The Downtown Wichita Charrette is scheduled from 9 a.m. to ...
Downtown redevelopment expert to speak on implementing downtown plans
Wichita residents are invit...
Hosted by Bob Yapp
The City of Wichita Historic Preservation Office has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Nation...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend the upcoming following events:
Join Council Member Janet Miller for coffee
Council Member Janet Miller has rescheduled her next District VI coff...
In observance of Presidents Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. This includes City Hall, Wichita Public Library branches, Ne...
Wichita City Council members are scheduled to attend the 2010 Annual Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at Newman U...
Sign up at area high schools this week through April
The Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is seeking local you...
Nominating Process Begins Tomorrow
This year marks the 22nd year for the Excellence in Public Service Awards, whi...
Dancing, vendor booths part of festivities
The Mid-...
The project to reconstruct Greenwich from Harry to Kellogg is scheduled to begin the final week of February, with a projected paving completion date of ...
Airfares also show dramatic drop
Passenger traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport dropped 7 percent in 2009 com...
Mayor Carl Brewer and members of the Wichita City Council are scheduled to attend the annual City Hall Day sponsored by the League of Kansas Municipalit...
Public Meeting Scheduled
A public meeting will be held to present plans for reconstruction of Hydraulic from Harr...
Due to inclement weather, the workshop “Mothers as Leaders in Their Community” has been cancelled.
The workshop was scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Members represent nation’s 60 largest cities
John D’Angelo, Manager of the City of Wichita’s Arts & Cultural ...
The District Advisory Board meeting for Council District III has been moved back a week. Instead of meeting on its regular evening of Feb. 3, the meetin...
The Wichita Police Department will announce the promotion of the next Police Captain at 10:30 a.m. today in the 5th floor Briefing Room of City Hall...
Members of the Wichita City Council, distinguished guests, family, friends and residents - thank you for attending the 2010 State of the City Address. I...
The City of Wichita, in partnership with Wichita State University (WSU), USD 259, and the Hispanic Women’s Network, will offer three workshops of partic...
The northbound lane of West Street between Second and Central will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 27, while concrete is poured. From mid-morning to mid-af...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will present his 2010 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. today in the Wichita City Council Chamber at City Hall, 455 N. Main....
Construction will require a one-week closure of Maize Road south of Kellogg.
Plans for the reconstruction of Maiz...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will present his 2010 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the Wichita City Council Chamber at City Hall, 455 N. ...
Presented during 2010 Regional Energy & Sustainability Conference
Winners of the 2009 Wichita Regional Clean ...
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson is scheduled to speak to members of the Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the City Council Board...
Information on where to park
The Harlem Globetrotters take the floor at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22nd at INTRUST Bank...
Funds will support mentoring, tutoring efforts
The Wichita Community Foundation has awarded Real Men, Real Heroes...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer released the following statement regarding the Thursday death of community leader and businessman George Fahnestock:
Wichita City Council members are scheduled today to attend the raising of the U.S. Honor Flag in memory of Wichita Fire Department Captain Urban A. Eck....
Event highlights community service and honors MLK on his holiday
Low- to moderate-income residents can have their...
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 18. Included are Wichita Public Library branches...
Residents are invited to hear initial findings related to a downtown master plan from a panel of business and community leaders at 5:30 p.m. today a...
Parking Update
The ROK ICT Local Music Night is taking place from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. tonight at the INTRUST Bank Are...
A wide range of energy-related topics from personal, business and government perspectives will be featured during the 2nd annual Regional Energy and Sus...
Water Utilities officials are seeking media assistance to urge customers to take precautions to avoid the risk of frozen pipes. Officials are being over...
Visit parkdowntown.org
All City-owned and operated parking lots will be available for the Brad Paisley concert, t...
Stage production part of a 50-plus city tour
Well-known film actor, producer and screenwriter Tyler Perry is brin...
Applications accepted until Jan. 15
Small businesses interested in applying for the Neighborhood Façade Program m...
Area residents are warned to take immediate precautions to protect exposed water pipes as the city braces for expected record low temperatures later thi...
Services scheduled for Wednesday morning
Urban A. Eck, a captain and 27-year veteran of the Wichita Fire Departme...
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