City Manager Robert Layton on Thursday announced John E. Hall as the new director of Housing and Community Services, a department that provides housing ...
City of Wichita crews began treating the streets Saturday in anticipation of the snow and ice accumulation. Since that time, crews have completed their ...
The City Law Department today presented findings and recommendations from a review of the Wichita Police Department’s policy and practice involving limi...
TO: Robert Layton, City ManagerFROM: Jennifer Magana, City Attorney and Director of LawSUBJECT: Review of Confidential FilesDATE...
City Manager Robert Layton on Friday announced Gordon Ramsay as Wichita’s next Chief of Police. Ramsay is currently the chief in Duluth, Minnesota.
Wichita Police Department Chief Nelson Mosley on Saturday provided an update on the officer involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in the parkin...
Public Forum is scheduled for Dec. 14
City Manager Robert Layton on Friday announced two finalists to fill the Wichita Police...
The Wichita City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in the 10th floor conference room at City Hall, 455 N. Main.
Wichita Public Works & Utilities crews are winding down their response to winter weather over the Thanksgiving holiday. In order to mitigate poten...
From Dec. 4 through Dec. 30, City of Wichita Municipal Court will offer amnesty to drivers who have had their licenses suspended for failure to pay a tr...
City of Wichita officials have scheduled a groundbreaking for 10 a.m. today to celebrate improvements to Buffalo Park, 10201 Hardtner.
Councilman...
Councilwoman Lavonta Williams has been named to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2016 Board of Directors.
NLC Board of Directors are selected ...
In observance of Veterans Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The closed facilities include City Hall, Neighborhoo...
The City of Wichita, Starkey, Inc. and Cambridge Market are once again teaming up to spread holiday cheer through the Letters to Santa project, with new...
The City of Wichita has been recognized nationally for leading efforts related to technology, community engagement and transparency. On Thursday at the ...
Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a communitywide ZUMBA Ballpark Party Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lawrence Dumont Stadium,...
City of Wichita Department of Finance officials announced today that the City will save $2.4 million due to a bond refinancing that was approved by t...
CityArts is hosting the opening of three new exhibits from 5-8 p.m. on Final Friday, Oct. 30 that celebrate the work of artists in the Wichita area. In ...
City of Wichita and Sedgwick County officials on Friday announced Dale Miller has been appointed head of the Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD...
Working smoke alarms are proven to make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign: &qu...
City of Wichita officials on Friday said they are prepared for the stricter ozone levels set by the federal government this week. The National Ambient A...
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport officials on Tuesday announced a new record for the most passengers in a month - 158,381 – during the month of July....
The City of Wichita is asking residents to provide further input on the hiring of the next Wichita Police Department Chief by submitting questions to th...
Wichita Police Department Chief Nelson Mosley on Monday issued the following statement regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday ...
City of Wichita of officials today released a City of Wichita infographic that captures highlights of the 2016-17 Adopted Budget, which was approved a d...
The Wichita Police Department will participate in Celebrate Safe Communities from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. The annual event encourag...
The Wichita Police Department is asking motorists to please avoid the following flooded areas which have been closed since 8:15 a.m. today:
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is throwing an end-of-summer party that is just as unconventional as its name: “Museum Flip Flop: Stories in...
The pedestrian path located on the east bank of the Arkansas River at the 1st Street Bridge, west of Waco Avenue, is closed due to needed storm water ma...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus airport miscellaneous items. The online auction closes at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 1...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus miscellaneous items. The online auction closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015....
Wichita Park & Recreation is adding another date to the schedule of Barry’s Recreation Station, a new mobile van carrying recreation equipment this ...
The City of Wichita is advising drivers to avoid several areas of town due to flash flooding. A Flash Flood Warning for Sedgwick County is in effect unt...
City of Wichita officials on Wednesday provided an update on the flash flooding that occurred Tuesday afternoon in parts of the city.
All street...
Wichita Park & Recreation is hosting a new event featuring anime and cosplay. Anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically ...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton today announced the hiring of Scot Rigby as Assistant City Manager and Director of Development.
Rigby, who s...
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton released the 2016-17 Proposed Budget during today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Residents are encourage...
In observance of Independence Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. The closed facilities include City Hal...
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, June 30, 201...
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is proud to present the Independence Day Block Party on Saturday July 4th from noon to 10:30 p.m. downtow...
City of Wichita officials said today that the Kellogg & Webb interchange improvement project has been successfully bid for construction.
Wil...
CityArts is hosting the opening of four new exhibits from 5-8 p.m. on Final Friday, June 26 that celebrate the work of artists in the Wichita area. Admi...
City of Wichita officials will host a second social media town hall budget meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today in Training Room I on the 9th floor of ...
Cowtown’s “A Day in the Life” event on Saturday, June 20 will do more than explain Wichita’s Old West history to visitors. It will allow them to live an...
Mayor Jeff Longwell, City Manager Robert Layton and Wichita Police Department officials on Thursday provided a progress report on recommendations stemmi...
The 8th annual Bob Martz Benefit Golf Tournament is scheduled for 12 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Auburn Hills Golf Course, 443 S. 135th St. West. The golf t...
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport’s new terminal opened today, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony involving Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita City Council Memb...
Donation will help fund renovations
An announcement regarding a major donation to help fund improvements to t...
Park & Recreation officials will host a grand opening and open house on Saturday for the new fitness center at Linwood Recreation Center. The event ...
Mayor Jeff Longwell asked residents to continue supporting water conservation efforts during his regular news conference on Thursday at City Hall, 455 N...
Residents can help shape aquatics plan
City of Wichita officials are seeking public input on ways to improve pub...
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of copy machines and supplies. The online auction closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.<...
The fourth Kansas Honor Flight of the year will depart from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, carrying one World War I...
Steampunk Day returns to Cowtown on Saturday, May 30 to give visitors a one-of-a-kind Victorian science fiction experience straight out of a Jules Verne...
The third Kansas Honor Flight of the year will depart from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, carrying four World War I...
Free Indian Center event includes family activities, food trucks
For one day only, the Mid-America All-Indian Center is shiftin...
Registration for the 2015 Wichita Junior Golf Foundation program opens from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Monday at all five Wichita Public Golf Cou...
Wichita Park and Recreation has canceled all Arbor Day Celebrations scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Dr. Glen Dey Park due to weather. The even...
The 2015 Excellence in Public Service Award winners were announced today in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The honorees are...
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell launched his first regular news conference today, discussing top priorities facing the City. Issues discussed included p...
The new Park and Recreation mascot makes his first appearance Friday
Wichita Park & Recreation has welcomed a new mascot ...
Wichita Park & Recreation has entered the Seeds of Change® Grant Program fo...
The 2015 Excellence in Public Service Award honorees will be surprised on Friday, April 24, at their respective workplaces. Media are encouraged to atte...
There’s only one word that can describe Final Friday, April 24 at CityArts, and that word is “supersized.” As expected, the evening will include the ope...
The first Kansas Honor Flight of the year will leave Wichita Eisenhower National Airport at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, carrying 25 World War II vetera...
Income and residential status determine eligibility
The City of Wichita is offering its annual f...
A series of upcoming events are scheduled to celebrate the new Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport terminal located at 2277 Eisenhower Airport...
Airport Prepares Final Stages of Construction for May Opening
Construction of Wichita’s new airport terminal at ...
The City of Wichita today filed a legal action seeking a district court opinion on the legality of a marijuana ordinance approved by Wichita voters in a...
Media are invited to attend a sneak preview from 1 - 4 p.m., Thursday, April 9 of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The tour will inclu...
City of Wichita crews continue to make progress cleaning up storm damage that occurred Friday, April 3rd. Preliminary storm damage estimates were estim...
City Manager Robert Layton today announced the hiring of Jennifer Magana as City Attorney and Director of Law. Magana has worked in the Office of the Se...
Wichita City crews are assessing the damage from the storm that occurred overnight. The damage affected several departments including the Airport...
The City of Wichita is assisting residents after the storm by providing the following information regarding debris removal, traffic safety and scams....
Wichita Fire Department officials on Friday announced open burning in Wichita and surrounding areas will face additional restrictions during the ozone s...
City Manager Robert Layton on Friday announced the hiring of Ken Evans as Strategic Communications Director.
The public is invited to celebrate the new Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport terminal, parking garage and rental car facilities during thre...
CityArts is hosting the opening of four new exhibits from 5-8 p.m. on Final Friday, March 27 that celebrate the work of artists in the Wichita area. Adm...
The Wichita Police Department invites the public to attend a second community engagement meeting today to discuss findings and recommendati...
Wichita Fire Department (WFD) officials are reminding residents to test their smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend. The time will spring ...
The Air Quality Improvement Task Force (AQITF) hosted the South Central Kansas Air Quality Leadership Summit at Botanica on Thursday, March 5. The Summi...
City of Wichita crews are planning for the forecasted winter storm, on standby through the weekend to be activated once precipitation is imminent. ...
Interim Police Chief Nelson Mosley gave his annual community safety review today at City Hall. Chief Mosley outlined that crime is down 2.64% from 2013...
Annual Art Show at the Dog Show coming to CityArts
CityArts is proud to present the 29th annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit...
In observance of Presidents Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 16. The closed facilities include City Hall, Neighborhood Resour...
City of Wichita officials and community partners on Thursday released findings and recommendations from a Wichita Police Department organizational asses...
A public open house regarding plans for the Wichita State University Innovation Campus is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the Olive...
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 10, Wichita and Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to nominate public employees for the annual Excellence in Public Servic...
Construction of a bypass pipe at the main water treatment plant is now ready for use in the event the leaking primary pipe fails. Next crews will add ne...
In a conservation effort, the City of Wichita Park & Recreation Department is scheduling prescribed burns February through March at the following pa...
Group joins teens across the U.S. in weeklong effort to shatter the myths on drugs
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) has joined fo...
WELCOMEGood evening, and welcome to the 2015 State of the City address. This is my final State of the City and I want you to know,...
There has been very little change over the weekend to a leak discovered last Wednesday at the main water treatment plant. The amount of water seeping to...
City leaders unveiled a new logo today for the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and provided an update on the new terminal’s progress.
The leaking primary pipe at the main water treatment plant has not worsened overnight, City of Wichita officials said at a Friday morning news conferenc...
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer will present his 2015 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Wichita City Council Chamber at City Hal...
City of Wichita crews discovered a leak in a pipe near the main water treatment plant on Wednesday which could significantly affect water service to al...
Program includes exhibit opening, Artist Talk by local psychologist
CityArts will host the opening of two art exhibitions and a...
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Wichita facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19. The closed facilities include Neighborhoo...
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) will host its annual legislative forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Central Library, 223 S. Main...
Presentation and Public Hearing Scheduled for next week
The Grants Review Committee appointed by the Wichita City Council wil...
There is still time to send in your application for the City of Wichita rebate program that provides incentives for conserving water.
Devices p...
CityArts is hosting two new exhibits now through Jan. 24 that celebrate the work of established and emerging artists in the Wichita area. Admission is f...
9-year-old taking ride on Wichita fire truck today
The holidays may be over, but Santa Claus has one more gift to give nine-yea...
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