Community and media partners, the City of Wichita regretfully announces the passing of Firefighter Joshua D. Bruggeman, a 17-year member of the Wichita ...
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the globe, the Wichita Public Library sees this as an opportunity to document the effects of the pandemic i...
In observance of the upcoming holidays, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours per below:
Christmas H...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at noon due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach sustained sp...
The EPA today announced that the City of Wichita has been selected to apply for financing through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (W...
Residents with a Wichita Public Library card now can stream movies, documentaries, foreign films and TV series with Kanopy. Kanopy is a video streaming ...
The Wichita Public Library has received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put 250 internet bun...
In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Clos...
In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Th...
The Children's STEAM Learning Garden is now open at the Advanced Learning Library during regular business hours. The outdoor interactive playground is f...
The Wichita Public Library joins libraries across the state this November for "Kansas Reads to Preschoolers," a program that creates young rea...
Free Webinar on November 10 Invites Wichita Women to Learn About Leadership Opportunities
The...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 3 p.m. due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
Winds this strong can cause ...
Kansas Honor Flight #87 is scheduled to return at 1:25 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, 2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkw...
The City of Wichita today announced Jesse R. Romo, A.A.E as the new Director of Airports for the City of Wichita. He is an Accredited Airport Executive ...
In honor of Election Day, on Tuesday, November 2, Wichita Transit will offer free bus rides on all traditional bus routes and paratransit service. Free ...
The City of Wichita has partnered with Qwally, developers of a software platform that helps cities...
The City of Wichita invites residents to an open house from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 20 at the Evergreen Recreation Center, 2700 N. Woodland...
Kansas Honor Flight #85 is scheduled to return at 1:35 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, 2277 Eisenhower Airport Pk...
Wichita, Kan. – Mid-Continent Aviation Services (MCAS), a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, announced plans today to double...
From 4 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, the first annual Cowtown Hootenanny kicks off at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. This brand new ...
The 2021 Excellence in Public Service Award winners have been honored in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The six winners ...
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Wichita public ...
The City remains under a boil advisory. Public Works and Utilities crews worked throughout the night to isolate repairs and gather water testing sample...
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On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, during the City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Whipple delivered a proclamation stating that the City of Wichita would rec...
Kansas Honor Flight #89A is scheduled to return at 1:25 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 at Eisenhower National Airport, 2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy. The pub...
Estamos emitiendo un aviso de hervir el agua en este momento para los usuari...
The City of Wichita has issued a Boil Water Advisory.
A vide...
The 51st Annual Arts Council Awards will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 4 at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W Museum Blvd. Tickets ...
The Wichita Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week
Kansas Honor Flight #84 is scheduled to return at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at Eisenhower National Airport. The patriotic welcome home celebration wi...
Firefighters from across the United States will converge in Wichita on September 24, 25 and 26 for Wichita HOT.
Wichita HOT started in 2007 as a ...
The City of Wichita today announced Jaime Prothro as the new Director of Libraries for the Wichita Public Library.
The Director of Libraries over...
Throughout the pandemic, more customers read e-books and listened to audiobooks on the Wichita Public Library's reading app, Libby. Now, residents who d...
Kansas Honor Flight #82 is scheduled to return at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 at Eisenhower National Airport, 2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy. The public is...
A contingency of seven Wichita Fire Department firefighters will be deploying the afternoon of Saturday, September 4, to Louisiana to assist with the af...
Kansas Honor Flight #81 is scheduled to return at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, 2277 Eisenhower Air...
In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Wichita Public Library encourages all residents, and especially s...
In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed ...
The 2021 Excellence in Public Service Award winners have been honored in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The six winners are&#...
Kansas Honor Flights are returning this year after a one-year suspension due to COVID-19. There will be 10 flights beginning Wednesday, August 25. On th...
Open Streets ICT is returning to Wichita from noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 19. This free, community-building event opens four miles of Wichita's i...
The City of Wichita Park & Recreation department has installed a new nine-hole disc golf course at Evergreen Park, 2700 Woodland. The course was ins...
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W Museum Blvd., invites the community to come out to enjoy Cowtown Throwdown. The family-frie...
Wichita Park & Recreation Public Pools will be extending their season until Labor Day or Monday, September 6. All pools, with the exception of Orcha...
During the August 3 City Council meeting, the Wichita City Council accepted a grant totaling $4 million aimed at working to improve health literacy, add...
Tyler Road will close to through traffic at Harry Street beginning Monday, August 9 and last for approximately two weeks. The closure will allow for rep...
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W Museum Blvd., presents “A Golden Fleecing, or the Undermining of Miss Sarah Sweetflower,” a musical comedy production by Doc ...
The Wichita Public Library is encouraging parents and caregivers to register their school-age children for library cards while shopping for school suppl...
The Wichita Public Library will collaborate with K-State Research and Extension-Sedgwick County for the Fall Gardening Series from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thu...
During its annual Day of the Cowboy celebration, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W Museum Blvd., will host “The Vaqueros,” a presentation by Gene T. Chávez. At...
Residents are encouraged to help select a name for the new community center under construction at the current Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas...
The City Manager will present the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget and 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at the City Council meeting at 9 a.m. on Tue...
Borrowing materials from the Wichita Public Library just got more fun. The Library has slowly introduced its “Library of Things” this summer, with many...
The City of Wichita is implementing a new type of traffic signal to provide a safer, more efficient left turn for motorists. Flashing yellow arrows will...
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated its guidance for mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the City of Wichita is ...
Wichita State University (WSU) will begin offering free PCR tests at Wichita Eisenhower Airport on Thursday, July 1. The tests will be conducted in the ...
The Wichita Parks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host the sixth annual Red, White & BOOM presented by Freddy's Frozen Custard ...
Beginning November 19, Allegiant Air will offer nonstop flights from Wichita Eisenhower Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)...
In observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Sa...
Victor White, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Wichita Airport Authority, will retire at the end of June. His last day is Friday, June 25. The City o...
Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 25 through 7 p.m. Sunday, June 27, the exit ramps off US Hwy. 54/400 to Ridge Road is expected to be closed for pavem...
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The City of Wichita celebrated the completion of the Harry St. Bridge Project with a ribbon cutting today. The five million dollar project significantl...
The Wichita Public Library and its community partners are excited to announce that The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is the 2022 NEA Big Rea...
The Park & Ride lot at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport will reopen on Monday, June 28. This lot has been closed since April of last year due to...
Enjoy lively music and foot-tapping fun at the Wichita Public Library's "Live! in the Park" outdoor children's concert series, part of the 202...
Wichita Park & Recreation and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra (WSO) are once again teaming up to bring residents two weekends of free symphony perfor...
While pools and splash pads officially open on Monday, May 31, the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department invites the community to join them for...
Wichita, Kansas—Honor365®, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, invites the public to attend an Honor Walk Ceremony on May 29, 2021,at, 10:00am, at Ka...
In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours per below:
The Mid-America All Indian Museum (MAAIM) is excited to debut “Bring the Bosins Home,” a new exhibit featuring the works of Blackbear Bosin.
Th...
The City of Wichita announced the creation of the PROPEL (Providing Resources & Opportunities for Proprietors, Entrepreneurs & Lenders) District...
The annual event is organized by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), representing the global museum community
Internati...
The City of Wichita is pleased to announce Amanda Alessi as the new Director of the Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC). Alessi served as the interim dire...
The Wichita Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Tails and Tales,” will begin June 1 and run through July 29. This annual program for youth en...
The City of Wichita is closely reviewing revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines issued today, Thursday, May 13, 20...
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the...
In celebration of baseball’s return to Wichita, the Wichita Public Library is partnering with Humanities Kansas, The Kansas African American Museum, Urb...
Residents, most notably in the North End area of Wichita, are encouraged to submit name ideas for the new Evergreen community center being built at the...
Wichita Litter Study aims to help local leaders make decisions about how to reduce litter in Wichita...
The Arts Council invites the public to CityArts, 334 N Mead, from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 to celebrate the 2020-21 Sculpture Walkabout. Many of the ...
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., is launching a monthly Community Fair Day. From noon to 5 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month, Cowtown will...
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wichita, Kansas (the "City"), will conduct a public hearing in connection w...
The Wichita City Council approved $100,000 for the continuation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program. The program encourages residents to purchase w...
City of Wichita officials want to remind residents that open burning in certain areas of the state, including Wichita, is restricted during the month of...
Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City of Wichita continues to require employees...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 1 p.m. due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Sustained high winds with gusts up to ...
For the past 19 years Meals on Wheels America organizes a national campaign called “March for Meals”. This campaign takes place every March to raise aw...
The Wichita Public Library will provide free virtual screenings of the short films nominated for Academy Awards® this April. For the first time in its 3...
The Wichita Public Library has partnered with K-State Research and Extension-Sedgwick County for the Spring Gardening Series at 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday...
Wichita City Council members selected Jared Cerullo to fill the District 3 City Council seat at the March 16 Council meeting.
Cerullo will be swor...
Wichita State to play Houston on April 10
WICHITA, Kansas – Riverfront Stadium will make its long-awaited debut on Saturday, Apr...
Wednesday, March 17, marks the one-year anniversary of the Wichita Art Museum's (WAM) response to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented ...
Wichita Fire Department (WFD) officials are reminding residents to test their smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend. The time will spring ...
Wichita Public Library locations will reopen to in-person services on Monday, March 8. The new "Grab and Go" service model will let customers ...
During March, the City of Wichita Park & Recreation Department is scheduling prescribed fire maintenance in Chisholm Creek Park, 3228 N Oliver. Weat...
Wichita, Kan. – Novacoast, a cyber security and identity and access management company that provides end-to-end technical solutions to a global customer...
The City of Wichita is reopening City Hall, 455 N. Main, to the public to attend or speak at City Council meetings in the first floor City Council chamb...
(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – Sedgwick County officials announced today that the COVID-19 vaccine clinic will relocate to 223 S. Main (the former Wichita l...
In the interest of conserving energy, the City of Wichita is extending the closure of multiple public facilities through the end of day Thursday, Febru...
Ensuring the health, safety and security of the traveling public and airport workers is our top priority. Since the very beginning of the pandemic, Wich...
Wichita Park & Recreation announced O.J. Watson Park is closed today due to inclement weather. Staff will continue to evaluate the weather condition...
In the interest of conserving energy, the City of Wichita is closing multiple public facilities through the end of day Wednesday, February 17.
Kansans struggling to cover rent and utility payments due to COVID may qualify for up to 12 months of emergency assistance thanks to new federal relief....
(Wichita, Kansas) – The Wichita Wind Surge will hold mascot performer auditions on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Riverf...
The City of Wichita Planning Department is hosting three Facebook Live Town Hall events to gather feedback on the Wichita: Places for People plan. <...
The District 3 Advisory Board conducted interviews for the interim District 3 City Council seat during a special meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. ...
In observance of the upcoming President’s Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours per below:
Beginning today, residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award. Now in its 33rd year, ...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at noon due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach speeds of 25...
The District 3 Advisory Board will conduct interviews for the interim District 3 City Council seat during a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Februa...
The City of Wichita, in partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide, provides free tax preparation at the Wi...
On Sunday, January 31, the TSA issued a Security Directive to airport operators, aircraft operators and ground transportation providers. The directive ...
The Dr. Ronald W. Walters Branch library, located at 4195 E. Harry St., will begin curbside operations on Monday, February 1. The Walters Branch is the ...
The City of Wichita, along with project's art consultant, Mulberry Creative, are encouraging Kansas-based artists to apply for a chance to work on the ...
WICHITA, KS – A new, cashless exit from the Kansas Turnpike to US 54/Kellogg Avenue is scheduled to open during the morning on Monday, February 1, with...
Local writers can now submit short stories to be placed in the Wichita Public Library's three short story dispensers, located at Reverie Coffee Roaster...
(Wichita, Kansas) – The Minnesota Twins announced their 2021 Minor League coaching staffs today, including the staff for their Double-A affiliate. The ...
The Linwood Park Branch Library, located at 1901 S. Kansas inside the Linwood Recreation Center, will close at the end of business Friday, January 15, 2...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 2:00 PM due to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are already reaching s...
Two transportation improvement projects along East Kellogg reached several milestones in 2020, including substantial completion of the Webb Road inters...
In observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours per below:
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Jan05Tue‘Dr. Ronald W. Walters’ Selected for Name of New LibraryThe City Council approved the Dr. Ronald W. Walters Branch Library as the name of the new District 3 Branch Library at the Tuesday, January 5 City Coun... Jan05TueVote for ICT as USA TODAY Best Small AirportWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has been nominated for the second year in a row for USA TODAY's 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award for Be... Jan04MonCity Cultural Arts Funding Grant Applications Open for 2022Each year, the City of Wichita allocates grants funding to local arts organizations and individual artists to recognize, preserve and celebrate our com...
The City Council approved the Dr. Ronald W. Walters Branch Library as the name of the new District 3 Branch Library at the Tuesday, January 5 City Coun...
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has been nominated for the second year in a row for USA TODAY's 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award for Be...
Each year, the City of Wichita allocates grants funding to local arts organizations and individual artists to recognize, preserve and celebrate our com...
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