2012 Headlines

City of Wichita crews will continue to treat local roadways throughout New Year’s Eve and into New Year’s Day as freezing drizzle and snow is forecast t...

The following Christmas holiday closings will be in effect for City of Wichita offices.

City Hall, Park and Recreation Centers, Neighborhood City...

Limited Services Available During System Outage

Municipal Court will begin improving its case management system o...

A source reports that Santa Claus will be at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Saturday through Monday. Santa will be in the main terminal to hand out candy...

Four candidates have submitted their names to fill the temporary District IV City Council seat, City of Wichita officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 20...

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer has proclaimed “Black and Gold Week” to encourage community support for the Wichita State University men’s basketball team in ...

Beginning May 2, travelers from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport will be able to enjoy daily, nonstop United Airlines’ service to Los Angeles International...

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

Attached is a proclamation signed by the President today honoring the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

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City announces fountains shut down due to cold nighttime temps

The City of Wichita announced toda...

The Career Development Office (CDO) is expanding the Youth Employment and Training Program (YETP). YETP II is designed to equip low-income youth, ages 1...

Dedicated men and women in uniform dutifully serve the public every day by responding to local emergencies and keeping the streets safe. Now, they are j...

Brand New Events Dominate

All events are free. Accommodations for those with special needs are available. Please ...

Highlights Include African-American History Month, Academy Award Shorts

All programs are free. Accommodations for...

Science-Filled Spring Break is Highlight

All events are free. Accommodations for those with special needs are ava...

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and City Council members will host the annual Mayor’s “Tree Lighting” and “A Night with Santa” events from 6 to 8:30 p.m. ...

Beginning Friday, Dec. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 20, vocal and instrumental groups from area schools and churches will entertain travelers at Mid-Contine...

10 Tips for a Safe Holiday

The holiday season will be a lot safer if everybody heeds the following tips from the ...

National League of Cities convenes Nov. 28-Dec. 1 in Boston

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and three members of the Wi...

The Waltzing Waters fountains have begun their winter schedule. From now through the end of the year, evening performances will take place at 5 p.m. and...

The Wichita Police and Public Works and Utilities departments are working together to reduce property thefts over the holiday season. Crews will be plac...

Wichita Council Member Michael O’Donnell announced today, Nov. 21, he will submit his resignation as District IV Council Member during the Dec. 4 City C...

Southwest Airline officials announced on Monday that the low-cost airline will start service at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on June 2, 2013. Southwest...

The Lincoln Street Bridge over the Arkansas River reopened earlier today, Nov. 16, and travelers no longer need to detour to Harry Street, City of Wichi...

In observance of Thanksgiving Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. This includes City Hall

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) has scheduled a neighborhood park cleanup event on Saturday, Nov. 17, at two area parks. The cleanup ...

Gift giveaway part of annual project to spread holiday cheer

Wichita’s experience with workforce development will be featured during a panel discussion with Mayor Carl Brewer at the 2012 National League of Cities ...

Voting deadline extended

Wichita Police will review shooting per departmental policy

In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 12. This includes City Hall, Park Recreation Centers, ...

Wichita is one of many cities across the United States to participate in The National Citizen Survey™ this year. Questionnaires have been mailed to a ra...

Wichita City Council Member Lavonta Williams has been named to a 15-member nominating committee for the National League of Cities (NLC) annual Congress ...

The Wichita Fire Department (WFD) is reminding residents to use daylight saving time this weekend as an opportunity to test their home smoke alarms and ...

To help youth and adults enjoy a safe Halloween, Wichita Fire Department officials held a news briefing today, Oct. 30, to recommend the following holid...

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 1, the City of Wichita will launch a revamped solid waste and recycling program designed to reduce costs and offer more service...

The graduation for the 2012 Fall Recruit Class of the Wichita Police Department is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Central Community Church, at 6100 W. ...

The city of Wichita and Sedgwick County have joined their respective central inspection and code enforcement departments to form the Metropolitan Area B...

Fountains expected to be operational by the weekend

I want to express my disappointment that negotiations for the sale of Hawker Beechcraft to Superior Aircraft Beijing have discontinued.

City of Wichita officials have scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 21st and Maize Road to celebrate two road i...

Last Flight of 2012

‘Liquid fireworks’ to make public debut on Saturday

The Wichita Fire Department (WFD) will unveil a new fire safety initiative called “Project Apartment Safety” which is in response to an alarming number ...

Wichita Police in the last month have seen a high number of thefts of Honda vehicles. Wichita Police first noticed an increase last fall, and report thi...

“Have Two Ways Out Be Rabbit Ready”

2nd Annual Recognition of 2011 casualties

Cowtown getting ready for an old-fashioned block party

Residents can weigh in on proposed changes starting today

The Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff will start noon Saturday, Sept. 29 along East Douglas. Tasting kits for the annual fall event are $5 eac...

Wichita Police Department officials said they completed their criminal investigation into an incident where an officer fired shots in the late hours of ...

The Wichita Police Department will participate in Celebrate Safe Communities from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday October 2nd. Residents within the City are enc...

A water main break is causing a disruption in service to approximately 200 customers near 159th Street between Kellogg and Central. Wichita Public Works...

One Night Holiday Show

Wichita HoT (Hands on Training)

Wichita City Council appointees, known as the Commission of Electors, are seeking additional public comment on its consensus map, Map E, which revises C...

Wichita Park & Recreation hosted a ribbon-cutting today for the grand opening of Meridian Dog Park, 2127 N. Meridian. The park features drinking fou...

Program open to youth, young adults ages 6-21

Wichita Transit merges West Central and Westside Connector Routes

Mayor Carl Brewer and other luminaries participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new airport terminal Thursday afternoon at Wichita Mid-Contin...

Wichita Fire Department Chief Ronald D. Blackwell announced on Wednesday that Elizabeth (Tammy) Snow has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of Emergency...

Big Read Events (as of Sept. 12, 2012)

Grant provides new trails, benches, trees, other upgrades

Wichita City Council appointees, known as the Commission of Electors, are seeking additional public comment on two maps that revise council district bou...

At a news conference today, representatives from the public and private sectors announced three top priorities recommended for keeping south-central Kan...

Free Indian Center event includes family activities, Indian tacos

Annual Cowtown event scheduled for Sept. 16

The City has contracted with National Meter and Automation, Inc. on a five-year program to upgrade the water meter system. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, th...

Statement by Wichita City Council Member Pete Meitzner

Steve Spade, the transit director for Chapel Hill (N.C.), has been hired to lead Wichita Transit, City Manager Robert Layton announced on Wednesday.

Gunslingers, historical characters bring Wild West to life at Cowtown

In observance of Labor Day, City of Wichita facilities will close Monday, Sept. 3. This includes City Hall, Park and Recreation facilities, the Animal S...

City officials to report on redistricting, Bicycle Master Plan

Tipping Fee Increases from $29 to $32 September 1

The Wichita Fire Department will host its second annual Medals Day ceremony this evening to recognize and thank firefighters for acts of heroism, commun...

Effort includes tougher law, awareness campaign and volunteers

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport officials have upgraded the technology used to provide accurate flight arrival and departure information on its website, <...

Surveillance pictures released, public asked for assistance

Public invited to buy original art, support local artists

Highlights Include Hispanic Heritage, The Big Read - Wichita, Western Days Events

Hispanic Heritage Month, Western Days Are Highlights

Crafts, Competition and The Big Read Highlight Offerings

Safe Steps to School program focuses on walking and bike safety

City of Wichita officials are reviewing City Council district boundaries, as required every 10 years under Charter Ordinance 173. The review allows dist...

Nearly All Services Available as Library Returns to Normal

Fourth week of ozone exceedance

Concert lineup gives public plenty of eclectic choices

Consideration Process

The Central Library will remain partially closed through Monday due to a bedbug discovery.

City of Wichita officials said four water pumps shut off simultaneously for approximately 15 minutes early this afternoon but water pressure has been re...

The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. The online auction closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14. I...

Community response urged

An open-carry ordinance was adopted by the Wichita City Council on July 17 and took effect upon publication in the July 26 edition of the Wichita Eagle....

Voluntary Water Restrictions Have Been Lifted

TOPEKA, Kan. – (July 19, 2012) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples recreational bodies of water for cyanobacteria, commonly c...

Wichita Park & Recreation has selected two winners for the Name the Ponies contest at O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. The winners, Brody Adam...

Water customers east of Rock Road and Andover urged to forego irrigation until power is restored.

The Wichita City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to award a new airport terminal contract to Key Construction and Walbridge, a Wichita-based joint-...

The City of Wichita is holding its second Twitter Town Hall meeting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. Residents can ask questions or comment ...

Community response urged

The Wichita Police Department is investigating vandalism to a downtown Wichita sculpture that is commonly referred to as “The Troll.” Damage to the seve...

Today the Wichita City Council learned of the proposed $1.79 billion dollar acquisition of Hawker Beechcraft by Superior Aviation Beijing Co. Wichita Ma...

Effective immediately, outdoor open burning will be allowed within the city limits, in accordance with local and state laws. Residents may now use outdo...

The City of Wichita Board of Bids on Tuesday voted unanimously to reject an appeal from contractor Dondlinger/Hunt, which protested its disqualification...

The City of Wichita Board of Bids will meet at 10:15 today, July 2, in the first floor Board Room at City Hall, 455 N. Main.

The WATER Center’s museum will be closed today because the public restrooms are without water. A water line in a nearby construction area is being moved...

The City of Wichita Board of Bids will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, in the first floor Board Room at City Hall, 455 N. Main.

The District V Advisory Board (DAB) meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today, July 2, has been canceled. The next DAB V meeting will be held at 6:3...

The City of Wichita is holding its first Twitter town hall meeting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, June 28. Residents can ask questions or comment at #wich...

Community response urged

The District VI Advisory Board (DAB) meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, has been canceled.

Budget presentation will include DABs, WIN and social media

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Wednesday, July 4. This includes City Hall, Park and Recreation C...

The District IV Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 2 has been canceled. The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. on August 6, at Lionel Alf...

The District II Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 2, has been canceled. The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. on Augus...

Wichita Fire Department (WFD) officials and Mayor Carl Brewer urged residents during a Monday morning news briefing to take precautions when shooting fi...

Nominations sought for projects that beautify city

Entry deadline nearing for annual CityArts show

Free Admission for Dads on Sunday

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 22

The Wichita City Council’s weekly Agenda Review has been moved to 10 a.m. on Friday. The meeting will be held in the Council Conference Room on the firs...

The Bob Martz Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for noon Friday at Auburn Hills Public Golf Course, 443 S. 135th St. West. Participants can register...

Officers shot at by suspects attempting to elude arrest

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today has rescinded the health advisory for the Arkansas River. Analytical results from sampling ...

Two Hollywood writers to lead session at CityArts

CityArts, Cowtown and Indian Center offer plenty for kids to do

Work of the public parking garage at the northwest corner of William and Topeka in downtown Wichita has reached a construction milestone today. Coreslab...

Visitors to get taste of Victorian science fiction

City of Wichita officials on Thursday announced they have identified a permanent solution to the leaking valve at the primary Sewage Treatment Plant, lo...

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer on Friday will present entertainer and Wichitan Chris Mann with a proclamation recognizing his “hard work and unparalleled mus...

City of Wichita officials on Tuesday announced that they have temporarily plugged a leaking valve at the primary Sewage Treatment Plant at 2305 E. 57th ...

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is scheduled to welcome Sister Cities’ bicyclists from Tlalnepantla, Mexico at 3 p.m. today at the Law Enforcement Memorial at...

In observance of Memorial Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, May 28. This includes City Hall, Park and Recreation centers, the Wichi...

The District VI Coffee scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26th has been canceled due to the Memorial Day Holiday.

A ceremony honoring Sedgwick County law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty is scheduled for noon Friday in the City Council Chambe...

May is National Community Action Month which recognizes and highlights the role of Community Action Agencies (CAA) in helping low-income families achiev...

Online guide leads organizers through City’s approval process

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Wichita Fire Depar...

Free activities for children ages 5 to 12

On February 4, 2012 at about 4:45 am, Wichita Fire Department crews were called to the scene of a building fire in the area of 21st and Waco. Respon...

Four performances scheduled for next two weekends

May 8, 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of AirTran Airways’ low fare service in Wichita. The day will be marked with celebrations in the main terminal an...

All programs are free. Accommodations for those with special needs are available. Please request at (316) 261-8500 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of t...

Wichita Public Library’s Summer Reading Initiatives Begins May 24

Kids up to age seventeen are encouraged to “Dream Big: Read...

Wichita Park & Recreation is giving area youth the opportunity to name two new ponies housed at O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McClean Blvd. The naming c...

The City of Wichita has changed the westbound lanes from 45 MPH to 55 MPH in the section of Kellogg between Webb and Greenwich. Two existing speed limit...

The City of Wichita now offers on-line preregistration for food-handler classes, which provide the required food-handler identification for people worki...

Special-needs baseball field opens at Orchard Park

Effective immediately, outdoor open burning will be allowed within the city limits, in accordance with local and state laws. Residents may now use outdo...

Cowtown’s Steampunk Day honored by magazine

Regarding the release of the Wichita Fire Department’s union vote on Monday, Wichita Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackwell was unable to attend City Manager Ro...

Budget proposes eliminating peak service and the Westside Connector

Needless to say, I am disappointed in the recent scheduling of a no-confidence vote by the leadership of the International Association of Fire Fighters....

Participate as volunteer, vendor or sponsor

The two-day Better Block event starts today. It will occur from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Douglas A...

The District VI Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m. at Mead’s Corner Coffee Shop at 430 E. Douglas (Emporia/Douglas).

The 2012 Excellence in Public Service Award winners were announced today in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The winners are...

Funds will support museum’s youth programs

City of Wichita officials on Wednesday announced plans to serve customers of Edgemoor and Country Acres pools, both of which will not open the upcoming ...

Wichita Transit will hold a public hearing regarding proposed service changes at 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 455 N. Ma...

Wichita Police Officers will hand out free books on Monday as part of a community partnership with Watermark Books and Café. Book titles include many cu...

Around 10 p.m., April 14, 2012, an EF3 tornado struck the Oaklawn area in the southern portion of Wichita. In the coming days, Red Cross volunteers from...

The American Red Cross continues to adapt after an EF3 tornado destroyed parts of south Wichita and the Oaklawn area. Starting today, Red Cross is offer...

Registration for the 5th annual Bob Martz Memorial Golf Tournament is open. The tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 15 at Auburn Hills Publ...

Damage assessments were conducted for the properties affected by the April 14 tornado. The attached map indicates the levels of damage according to the ...

Pawnee is now open to eastbound and westbound traffic between Rock Road and Woodlawn.

Funds used to support video-on-demand training equipment

The Sedgwick County Animal Response Team (SCART) is seeking unopened, unexpired pet food and cat litter donations for the victims of the recent tornado....

In recognition of April being Financial Literacy Month, many financial education and awareness events are being planned including Money Smart Week, a co...

The April 19 severe weather safety class in Oaklawn has been canceled. Residents in the area affected by the tornado are encouraged to attend the town h...

Event launches Cowtown’s spring/summer season

Tree-planting event returns April 27

The accompanying map shows Wichita properties located within the tornado impact zone. Beginning Thursday, tree limbs and brush located in the tornado im...

For citizens who were impacted by the April 14 tornado, 15 large waste dumpsters are being placed today in the Oaklawn and Pinaire Mobile Home Park area...

A generator is now powering the traffic signal at K-15 and MacArthur Road, which has allowed K-15 to reopen to traffic.

The American Red Cross continues adapting to community needs after an EF-3 tornado damaged parts of Wichita and Oaklawn, Kan. While Red Cross focuses on...

A town hall meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Oaklawn Activity Center, 4904 S. Clifton for Sedgwick County residents affected ...

Property owners in the neighborhoods directly in the path of the tornado can leave tree limbs and brush at the curb for collection in the coming days. S...

All lanes of southbound Rock Road are now open after being temporarily closed following the tornado on Saturday night.

Sedgwick County Emergency Management is asking that citizens who are not affected by the recent tornados avoid storm-damaged areas, specifically the Pin...

For citizens who were impacted by the April 14 tornado, the Sedgwick County Public Works Office is sending out a truck today to pick up household hazard...

The American Red Cross continues to help people and families that were affected by recent severe weather that damaged and destroyed homes in and around ...

The Evergreen Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. today so that Westar can make repairs to electrical lines damaged by downed trees from Saturday’s torn...

The 11th Annual River Trash Round Up is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21st. Volunteers should meet in the southeast corner of the Law...

The Tyler Road improvement project, which has closed Tyler Road north of 21st Street, is progressing well and the road should be reopened by April 24.

Effective immediately, no outdoor burning will be allowed within the city limits, in accordance with state law (K.A.R. 28-19-645). Residents may continu...

Income and residential status determine eligibility

A section of Lincoln Street near 159th Street has been temporarily closed due to damage sustained during the rain storms on Thursday night. That part of...

Event returns to O.J. Watson Park

Museum, gift shop open extended hours March 28

Road work will improve traffic flow for west-side motorists

Washington, DC - The leadership of the National League of Cities (NLC) today met with President Obama at the White House as part of its annual legislati...

National Travelling Exhibit at Central Library Shows Regional Landscape

‘Cory Doctorow in Context’ a Highlight of National Library Week

At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Old Town area, several officers were monitoring crowds leaving clubs in the 200 block of North Mosley ...

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and four City Council members will join other Kansas local officials at the annual Congressional City Conference March 10-14 i...

Friday marks the final day to nominate a public employee for the Excellence in Public Service Award. This year marks the 25th year for the excellence aw...

The Wichita Police Department’s Accessible Parking Enforcement Program is accepting applications for volunteers interested in assisting the police enfor...

The bid opening for the Wichita airport terminal (Air Capital Terminal 3) project will take place today at 2 p.m. in the City Council chambers at City H...

Residents and media can attend a public meeting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today to learn about an upcoming “Better Block” event, designed to temporarily t...

Open Houses and Online Forum Scheduled

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport officials are strongly encouraging early-morning passengers to arrive at the airport two hours before their departure time...

Grant will Support Learjet Expansion Infrastructure

In observance of Presidents Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed on Monday. The closed facilities include Neighborhood City Halls, Wichita Pub...

A terrier mix puppy that was rescued and resuscitated during a January house fire has recovered and found a new home, Wichita Fire Department officials ...

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport will show a heartfelt appreciation for passengers on Valentine’s Day by giving away chocolate, a trip for two to Las Vegas...

City Attorney Gary Rebenstorf held a news briefing today to clarify the special election ballot question regarding Charter Ordinance 216. The Feb. 28 sp...

The District I Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday at All Occasions, 4940 E 21st St.

City of Wichita staff will present recommendations for the 2011-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at District Advisory Board (DAB) meetings in Febr...

The District II Breakfast is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at The Regent, 2050 N. Webb Road.

New theater/concert series kicks off Friday at Cowtown

Nominating Process Begins Tomorrow

Limited Services Available During Transition

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the City Address at 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 455 N. Main.

Distinguished members of the Wichita City Council, honored guests, family, friends and Wichitans, thank you for attending the 2012 State of the City Add...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a news release on Jan. 5 seeking public comment on the agency’s plan to address groundwate...

Wichita City Council Member Janet Miller’s District VI breakfast is scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow at Mead’s Corner Coffee Shop, 430 E. Douglas (Emporia/...

The 2012 winners of the annual Clean Air and Sustainability Awards are on the agenda for this weekend’s annual Kansas Preservation, Energy and Sustainab...

The District V Breakfast is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Fire Station #21, 2110 N 135th St.

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the City Address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at City Hall, 455 N. Main.

The Wichita City Council will participate in a Council Workshop beginning at 9:30 on Tuesday in the first floor boardroom at City Hall, 455 N. Main....

Two workshops scheduled at the Sedgwick County Extension Office

Kansas Preservation, Energy and Sustainability Conference
Jan. 25-28
Century II and Drury Broadview Plaza Hotel

WPD Connects to Community

The Wichita City Council will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sedgwick County Emergency Operations Center, 714 N. Main. The purpose...

Continuation of Kansas Affordable Airfares Program Key

8-year-old wins ride on Wichita fire truck

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed on Monday. The closed facilities include Neighborhood City Ha...

Schedule Features Storyteller Dylan Pritchett, Crafts, Music, and Film

Washington, DC – National League of Cities President Ted Ellis, has announced the appointment of Wichita Vice Mayor Lavonta Williams to the National Lea...

CityArts’ high-tech space on display during open house Saturday

The Board of Park Commissioners will present recommendations for the sustainability of City of Wichita golf courses at District Advisory Board meetings ...

The District I Advisory Board (DAB) meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Atwater Neighborhood City Hall has been canceled. The next meeting ...

Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center and facility director Jeff Clark were recently recognized with outstanding facility and management awards. Both the U...

Today’s announcement that the Boeing Company would pull out of Wichita by the end of 2013 was a harsh message for our community.

Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and Sedgwick County Chair Dave Unruh have pushed back their Wednesday news conference to 2 p.m. in deference to the news confe...