On Tuesday, January 3, renovations will begin on the first floor of City Hall, primarily on the north and east sides of the floor. Improvements will inc...
Brooks C&D Landfill is closed this morning due to high winds, poor visibility, extreme temperatures. Conditions are being monitored and Public Works...
Some closings may be impacted by weather. Please contact the location you are intending to visit.
In observance of the upcoming holidays, City...
The City of Wichita has been designated an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service. The American World War II Heritage Cities P...
The Veterans Memorial Park Board - Wichita announces a Wreaths Across America ceremony to be held at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dece...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 3 p.m. due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach sustaine...
The Snowball Express will leave Saturday with three families of fallen military heroes to an all-expense paid trip to Orlando. American Airlines has be...
In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Monday...
Ahead of anticipated cold weather, the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) will focus its resources on educational outreach directed at locations typically ove...
The City of Wichita is looking to source community feedback through a community survey. The survey asks residents their opinions about local government ...
In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Friday, N...
Keeper of the Plains Ring of Fire operations hours will adjust to winter hours on Sunday, November 6. Hours for the Ring of Fire adjust each fall when D...
In honor of Election Day, on Tuesday, November 8, Wichita Transit will offer free bus rides on all traditional bus routes and paratransit s...
The Wichita Public Library joins libraries across the state this November for “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers,” a program that creates young readers thro...
The City of Wichita announced Tuesday the appointment of Joseph Sullivan to serve as Wichita’s next chief of police.
Sullivan has more t...
The Kansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (KSDAR) moved their collection of more than 6,000 books and genealogical/historical resources t...
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently recognized the City of Wichita Finance Department as a 2020 Triple Crown winner.
...
The Wichita Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention ...
Firefighters from all over Kansas and some surrounding states will converge in Wichita October 7, 8 and 9 for Wichita HOT.
Wichita HOT began...
On October 4, during the City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Whipple delivered a proclamation stating that the City of Wichita would recognize Monday, ...
The City of Wichita today announced it has narrowed the search for a new police chief to two final candidates, Mario Knapp and Joseph Sullivan.
The 52nd Annual Arts Council Awards will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 3 at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W Museum Blvd. Tickets...
Wichita Public Library will host Amnesty Week September 26-October 2, 2022 to give customers the opportunity to return long overdue materials and have ...
This weekend, September 24-25, over 200 historical re-enactors from across the country will convene at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., to cel...
Wichita Public Library provides the latest technology to educate and engage community members in becoming responsible digital citizens. To highlight al...
At yesterday’s Wichita City Council meeting, the Council voted to approve the Cultural Funding Committee's recommendations for FY2023 grant funding tot...
The City of Wichita today announced the appointment of Troy Livingston as Interim Chief of the Wichita Police Department (WPD) effective Tuesday, Septe...
Open Streets ICT, which aims to build community through shared space events, is back for a day of biking, fun physical activities, music, dancing, and ...
Beginning Monday, October 3, Kansas & Oklahoma (K&O) Railroad will start maintenance work on their tracks east of the Arkansas River and south ...
The City of Wichita will host a city-wide job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Workforce Alliance, 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100. Reside...
Wichita Public Library joins libraries across the country to celebrate Banned Books Week September 18-24, 2022. Banned Books Week is an annual event cel...
FRISCO, Texas (August 31, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to announce that one of its signature events, Aug31WedKristina Rose Named City of Wichita Internal AuditorThe City of Wichita today announced Kristina Rose as its new Internal Auditor.Rose will implement and oversee a systematic, disciplined auditing ... Aug29MonHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:Closed Friday, S... Aug24WedWichita Public Library “FINEally” Goes Fine FreeOn Tuesday, August 23, Wichita City Council approved the 2023 budget for the City of Wichita, which includes Wichita Public Library’s initiative to eli... Aug19FriWichita Airport Authority To Host Job FairThe Wichita Airport Authority will host an airport-wide job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 2098 S. Airport ... Aug18ThuDouglas in Delano to Receive Road ResurfacingBeginning Monday, August 22, Douglas, between Seneca and McLean Blvd., will receive a new asphalt surface as part of the 2022 Outsourced Pavement Preser... Aug16TueWater Customers Urged to get their Backflow TestedThe City of Wichita wants to ensure that all citizens have access to safe, clean drinking water. An important step toward achieving this goal is to conf... Aug16TueFederal Transit Administration Awards Wichita $3.95 Million for Zero-Emission Demand-Response VansToday the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, a... Aug15MoniMac Computers Available at Advanced Learning LibraryResidents may now explore their creativity using one of Wichita Public Library’s new iMac computers in the Digital Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Lib... Jul29FriDouglas in Delano to Receive Road ResurfacingBeginning Monday, August 1, Douglas, between Seneca and McLean Blvd. will receive a new asphalt surface as part of the 2022 Outsourced Pavement Preserva... Jul29FriVeterans Ride Free program renewed for two yearsOriginally funded as a two-year pilot program, the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, United Way of the Plains, and the City of Wichita formally announc... Jul27WedPROPEL Revolving Loan Program Launches CitywideOn August 1, the PROPEL (Providing Resources & Opportunities for Proprietors, Entrepreneurs & Lenders) Small Business Loan Fund will begin accep... Jul26TueLocal Author Day Returns to the Wichita Public LibraryAfter a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita Public Library’s Local Author Day returns on Saturday, August 20. Local Author Day celebr... Jul22FriCity Extending Relief from High TemperaturesWith the Wichita area continuing to face high temperatures for the next week, the City of Wichita is continuing efforts to provide relief to residents ... Jul20WedCelebrate National Day of the Cowboy at CowtownFrom 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 23, Old Cowtown Museum, at 1865 W Museum Blvd., hosts Day of the Cowboy, an annual celebration of the w... Jul19TueWichita Public Library Presents Fall Gardening SeriesThe Wichita Public Library collaborates with K-State Research and Extension-Sedgwick County for the Fall Gardening Series at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday eve... Jul18MonCity Offers Relief from High TemperaturesWith the Wichita area facing high temperatures for the next week, the City of Wichita is working to provide relief to residents in need. Beg... Jul15FriWichita Baseball Museum Opens Its DoorsThe Wichita Baseball Museum, located inside Riverfront Stadium at 275 S. McLean Blvd, opened its doors on Friday, July 15.The museum features tri... Jul14ThuWichita Public Library Partners with USD 259 for Student eCardsParents and caregivers of USD 259 middle and high school students will be able to “opt-in” for a Wichita Public Library eCard at enrollment this July. T... Jul13WedTroy Anderson, AICP Named Assistant City ManagerThe City of Wichita today announced Troy Anderson, AICP as the new Assistant City Manager for Development Services for the City of Wichita. As Assistant... Jul13WedSafe Kids Wichita Donates Life Jackets to Wichita Park and RecreationSafe Kids Wichita Area was given more than 600 personal floatation devices by the Coleman Company, with the request that the Ascension Via Christi-led ... Jul07ThuOld Cowtown Hosts First Neshotah Knap-In This WeekendFrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, residents are invited to Old Cowtown Museum at 1865 W. Museum Blvd. for the first ann... Jun29WedComputer Crimes InvestigationWichita Airport Authority (WAA) Airport Officer/Firefighter LT. Matthew Hoyt has been charged with two counts of Computer Crimes by the Sedgwick County ... Jun27MonHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:Clos... Jun21TueAnchor Development to Transform Wichita’s Ballpark DistrictWICHITA, KANSAS – Wichita’s West Bank and Delano community will continue their transformation with the addition of a prominent mixed-use development to... Jun15WedCommunity Surveys Launch for WPD Chief SearchThe City of Wichita, in partnership with Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC), is seeking input from the community as part of the search and se... Jun14TueHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Juneteenth Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours: Closed Sat... Jun09ThuBoil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Wichita, Sedgwick CountyTOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory the City of Wichita, including the City of Andover.... Jun09ThuNational Recruitment Process Begins for Wichita Police ChiefThe City of Wichita has launched a national search for a new Wichita Police Department (WPD) Chief of Police. The City is utilizing Public Sector Search... Jun08WedBoil Water Advisory UpdateStaff continues to work to limit the extent and duration of the boil advisory issued for City of Wichita water customers. This includes the ability to i... Jun07TueBoil Water Advisory Issued for Wichita WaterDuring routine maintenance at the water treatment plant, for a short period of time, an unexpected water quality change occurred, resulting in a slight ... May31TueOld Cowtown, Indian Museums Offer Access for Low-Income FamiliesOld Cowtown Museum and Mid-America All Indian Museum (MAAIM) have both joined the Museums for All program to encourage people of all backgrounds and inc... May25WedSocial Dance Ends “Bring the Bosins Home” at Indian MuseumFrom 1-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at Mid-America All Indian Museum, 650 N Seneca, there will be a Bosin Social Dance and Exhibit Closing for “Bring the ... May24TueWichita Transit to Provide Summer Free Rides for YouthWichita Transit is offering free, unlimited transit rides on all regular bus routes and paratransit service during the summer through their RIDE summer ... May23MonHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:Closed Saturd... May17TueWichita Art Museum Board of Trustees names Anne Kraybill as Director/Chief Executive OfficerKraybill currently serves as The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO at The Westmoreland Museum of American ArtTuesday, May 17, 2022: The Board of... May16MonConstruction on 17th Street CompletedIn November of 2020, construction began on 17th Street at I-135 in order to make improvements to drainage, waterlines and pavement going west to Broadwa... May11WedPublic Service Award Reception to be held ThursdayThe 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award honorees will be recognized at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at a reception in Lotus Hall at Botanica, 701 ... May05ThuDive Into “Oceans of Possibilities” with the Summer Reading ProgramThe Wichita Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” makes a splash May 31 through July 28 at all Wichita Public Library... May02MonWichita Park Forestry Storm Cleanup UnderwayDuring cleanup efforts after last Friday’s storm, the City of Wichita’s Park Forestry team is focusing on property damage, imminent hazards, broken and ... Apr30SatUpdate on City of Wichita Assistance with Storm ResponseLast evening, crews from the Wichita Police Department and the Wichita Fire Department deployed to assist with Sedgwick County Emergency response after ... Apr28ThuPublic Agencies Name Excellence in Public Service HonoreesThe 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award winners have been honored in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The three winners are... Apr20WedUpdate on Odor at City of Wichita Wastewater Plant 2After announcing a temporary processing problem at Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic, city crews continue to work on odor mitigation... Apr19TueMask Mandate No Longer in Place on Wichita TransportationOn April 18, 2022, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provided the following guidance regarding the withdrawal of its mask Security Direct... Apr15FriMid-America All Indian Museum Welcomes Richard Zane SmithMid-America All Indian Museum (MAAIM), in partnership with the Wichita State University’s Ceramics Guild and Department of Anthropology, will welcome ce... Apr12TueBrooks Landfill Closing Today Due to High WindsBrooks C&D Landfill will close today at 2 p.m. due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach sustained ... Apr11MonUpdate on Odor at City of Wichita Wastewater Plant 2After announcing a temporary processing problem at Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic, city crews worked through the weekend to mitig... Apr08FriWichita Park & Recreation Presents Open Streets ICT - NoMarOpen Streets ICT, which aims to build community through shared space events, is expanding with a second Open Streets ICT event in Wichita’s North Market... Apr08FriCity Presents First Round of ARPA Funding RecommendationsCity of Wichita economic development staff will present funding recommendations in the first round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Developm... Apr08FriCity Announces Increased Odor at Wastewater Plant 2The Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic has experienced a temporary processing problem. Residents near the plant may experience increa... Apr06WedWater Conservation Rebate Program Renewed for 2022The Wichita City Council approved $100,000 for the continuation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program. The program encourages residents to purchase w... Apr06WedStarting Wednesday: Installation of 3-ton sculpture commission by artist Beth LipmanThe large-scale artwork Living History will hang in the Wichita Art Museum’s Boeing FoyerWednesday, April 6 marks the beginning ... Apr05TueOld Cowtown Launch Party Opens 2022 SeasonFrom high noon through 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, the public is invited to celebrate the Season Launch at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Duri... Apr04MonUpdate on Repairs of Water Leaks near Water Treatment CenterThe City of Wichita continues repairs on the leaks in a 42” finished water pipe located between the Hess pump station at 1601 Museum Blvd and the curren... Apr04MonCity to Host Evergreen Community Center and Library Ribbon Cutting April 9City staff and community partners will host the Evergreen Community Center and Library ribbon cutting and grand opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9,... Mar31ThuWichita Under a Burn Ban During AprilCity of Wichita officials want to remind residents that open burning in certain areas of the state, including Wichita, is restricted during the month of... Mar29TueCity Continues Repairing Water Leaks near Water Treatment CenterThe City of Wichita continues repairs on the leaks in a 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump station at 1601 Museum Blvd and the current wa... Mar29Tue“Encountering John Brown” Exhibit Comes to CowtownOn Saturday, April 2, a traveling exhibition centering on abolitionist John Brown, one of 19th century America’s most complicated figures, will debut at... Mar25FriUPDATE: City Repairing Pipe Near Water Treatment CenterCity of Wichita Public Works and Utilities is making significant progress on repairing the 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump station at... Mar24ThuCity Repairing Water Leaks Near Water Treatment CenterOut of an abundance of caution, the City of Wichita announced today that there are two leaks in a 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump stat... Mar23WedWichita Public Library Partners with Wichitalks for Big Read ProgramWichita Public Library, KMUW and Wichitalks come together for an evening of presentations themed around “Home,” based on this year’s Big Read Wichita bo... Mar18FriFrontier Airlines is Ending Service at ICTFrontier Airlines has given notice that they will be discontinuing service at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Frontier intended to resume... Mar17ThuWichita Eisenhower National Airport Achieves National RecognitionWichita Eisenhower National Airport received a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2022 Engineering Exc... Mar15TueProduct innovation at Fagron Sterile Services U.S. drives job growth and investmentWichita, Kansas, March 15, 2022 – Fagron, a leading FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility and a national supplier of compound sterile preparations, i... Mar15TueCity Hosting Housing Provider ConferenceThe City of Wichita Housing & Community Services Department, along with the Realtors® of South Central Kansas are pleased to will host a Housing Pro... Mar10ThuIn-Person Academy Award Shorts Film Festival Returns in MarchIt’s time for the 36th year of the Wichita Public Library’s acclaimed program, Academy Award Shorts Film Festival. The Library encourages moviegoers to ... Mar07MonCultural Arts Funding Grant Applications Open for 2023The Division of Arts and Cultural Services is now accepting applications for FY2023 grant funding. Cultural Funding Grants are awarded through a compet... Mar01TueAlford Branch Library Now Accepting Passport ApplicationsThe Wichita Public Library’s Alford Branch (3447 S. Meridian) is now accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. The Alf... Feb28MonCity Streamlining Meter Reading RoutesSome City of Wichita water customers may experience a change to their March 2022 water bill date due to streamlined meter reading routes. In 2016, the C... Feb15TueHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:Closed Sat... Feb15TueNominations Open to Recognize Public Service EmployeesBeginning today, residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award! Now in its 34t... Feb15TueBrooks Landfill Closing Today Due to High WindsBrooks C&D Landfill will close today at 3 p.m. due to high winds. Winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour (mph), wit... Feb08TueEvergreen Community Center and Library Opening February 14The Evergreen Community Center and Library will open for service Monday, February 14. This facility in Wichita's North End will bring together essential... Feb07MonJohn Hale Named Assistant General Manager & Director of Operations of Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center Wichita, Kan. (January 7, 2022) – ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company, has hired John Hale as Assistant G... Feb03ThuThe Big Read Returns to Wichita, Beginning February 12The Wichita Public Library and its community partners will kick off the 2022 NEA Big Read: Wichita at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12 through a ... Feb03ThuNew Eagle at Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is a KeeperIn late January, the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit (KWE), 700 Nims, received a male golden eagle into its care. The golden eagle is estimated to be around 10 ... Feb01TueArt That Touches Your Heart Exhibit Showcases Black ArtThe 11th annual Art That Touches Your Heart (ATTYH) exhibit returns to CityArts until February 25, 2022. The exhibit features work by 19 artists that co... Feb01TueCity Weather-Related ClosuresDue to the impending winter weather, the following Wichita facilities will be closed on Wednesday, February 2: All Park and Recreat... Jan28FriWichita Art Museum Awarded $100,000 from the National Endowment for the ArtsThe National Endowment for the Arts Jan26WedDeputy Chief Lemuel Moore Selected as Interim Wichita Police ChiefDeputy Chief Lemuel Moore has been selected to serve as the interim chief of the Wichita Police Department after Chief Gordon Ramsay announced he will ... Jan26WedWAM Soliciting Community Feedback Via National 2022 Survey Of Museum-Goers Survey opens Wednesday, January 26For the fourth year, the Wichita Art Museum is part of the... Jan20ThuAmazon Air Takes Flight at Wichita AirportToday, Amazon Air launched daily cargo service at the Wichita Eisenhower National Airport with an inaugural flight arriving shortly after 2 a.m. This i... Jan20ThuPROPEL Revolving Loan Program Launches CitywideThe City of Wichita announced the second round of the PROPEL (Providing Resources & Opportunities for Proprietors, Entrepreneurs & Lenders) Smal... Jan20ThuEvergreen Library Temporarily Shuts Down for Move to New FacilityIn preparation to open the Evergreen Community Center and Library, the Evergreen Branch Library temporary location (2700 N. Woodland) will close at the ... Jan10MonHoliday-related Closures and Special HoursIn observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours: Jan07FriChris Whitney Named General Manager of Century II Performing Arts & Convention CenterWichita, Kan. (January 7, 2022) – ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company, has hired Chris Whitney as General Manager of the Centu... Jan06ThuWichita Public Library to Host County Vaccination ClinicIn partnership with Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD), Wichita Public Library is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the follow loca...
The City of Wichita today announced Kristina Rose as its new Internal Auditor.
Rose will implement and oversee a systematic, disciplined auditing ...
In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Friday, S...
On Tuesday, August 23, Wichita City Council approved the 2023 budget for the City of Wichita, which includes Wichita Public Library’s initiative to eli...
The Wichita Airport Authority will host an airport-wide job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom, 2098 S. Airport ...
Beginning Monday, August 22, Douglas, between Seneca and McLean Blvd., will receive a new asphalt surface as part of the 2022 Outsourced Pavement Preser...
The City of Wichita wants to ensure that all citizens have access to safe, clean drinking water. An important step toward achieving this goal is to conf...
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, a...
Residents may now explore their creativity using one of Wichita Public Library’s new iMac computers in the Digital Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Lib...
Beginning Monday, August 1, Douglas, between Seneca and McLean Blvd. will receive a new asphalt surface as part of the 2022 Outsourced Pavement Preserva...
Originally funded as a two-year pilot program, the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, United Way of the Plains, and the City of Wichita formally announc...
On August 1, the PROPEL (Providing Resources & Opportunities for Proprietors, Entrepreneurs & Lenders) Small Business Loan Fund will begin accep...
After a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita Public Library’s Local Author Day returns on Saturday, August 20. Local Author Day celebr...
With the Wichita area continuing to face high temperatures for the next week, the City of Wichita is continuing efforts to provide relief to residents ...
From 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 23, Old Cowtown Museum, at 1865 W Museum Blvd., hosts Day of the Cowboy, an annual celebration of the w...
The Wichita Public Library collaborates with K-State Research and Extension-Sedgwick County for the Fall Gardening Series at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday eve...
With the Wichita area facing high temperatures for the next week, the City of Wichita is working to provide relief to residents in need.
Beg...
The Wichita Baseball Museum, located inside Riverfront Stadium at 275 S. McLean Blvd, opened its doors on Friday, July 15.
The museum features tri...
Parents and caregivers of USD 259 middle and high school students will be able to “opt-in” for a Wichita Public Library eCard at enrollment this July. T...
The City of Wichita today announced Troy Anderson, AICP as the new Assistant City Manager for Development Services for the City of Wichita. As Assistant...
Safe Kids Wichita Area was given more than 600 personal floatation devices by the Coleman Company, with the request that the Ascension Via Christi-led ...
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, residents are invited to Old Cowtown Museum at 1865 W. Museum Blvd. for the first ann...
Wichita Airport Authority (WAA) Airport Officer/Firefighter LT. Matthew Hoyt has been charged with two counts of Computer Crimes by the Sedgwick County ...
In observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Clos...
WICHITA, KANSAS – Wichita’s West Bank and Delano community will continue their transformation with the addition of a prominent mixed-use development to...
The City of Wichita, in partnership with Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC), is seeking input from the community as part of the search and se...
In observance of the upcoming Juneteenth Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Sat...
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory the City of Wichita, including the City of Andover....
The City of Wichita has launched a national search for a new Wichita Police Department (WPD) Chief of Police. The City is utilizing Public Sector Search...
Staff continues to work to limit the extent and duration of the boil advisory issued for City of Wichita water customers. This includes the ability to i...
During routine maintenance at the water treatment plant, for a short period of time, an unexpected water quality change occurred, resulting in a slight ...
Old Cowtown Museum and Mid-America All Indian Museum (MAAIM) have both joined the Museums for All program to encourage people of all backgrounds and inc...
From 1-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at Mid-America All Indian Museum, 650 N Seneca, there will be a Bosin Social Dance and Exhibit Closing for “Bring the ...
Wichita Transit is offering free, unlimited transit rides on all regular bus routes and paratransit service during the summer through their RIDE summer ...
In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Closed Saturd...
Kraybill currently serves as The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Tuesday, May 17, 2022: The Board of...
In November of 2020, construction began on 17th Street at I-135 in order to make improvements to drainage, waterlines and pavement going west to Broadwa...
The 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award honorees will be recognized at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at a reception in Lotus Hall at Botanica, 701 ...
The Wichita Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” makes a splash May 31 through July 28 at all Wichita Public Library...
During cleanup efforts after last Friday’s storm, the City of Wichita’s Park Forestry team is focusing on property damage, imminent hazards, broken and ...
Last evening, crews from the Wichita Police Department and the Wichita Fire Department deployed to assist with Sedgwick County Emergency response after ...
The 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award winners have been honored in separate surprise announcements at their respective jobs. The three winners are...
After announcing a temporary processing problem at Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic, city crews continue to work on odor mitigation...
On April 18, 2022, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provided the following guidance regarding the withdrawal of its mask Security Direct...
Mid-America All Indian Museum (MAAIM), in partnership with the Wichita State University’s Ceramics Guild and Department of Anthropology, will welcome ce...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 2 p.m. due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach sustained ...
After announcing a temporary processing problem at Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic, city crews worked through the weekend to mitig...
Open Streets ICT, which aims to build community through shared space events, is expanding with a second Open Streets ICT event in Wichita’s North Market...
City of Wichita economic development staff will present funding recommendations in the first round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Developm...
The Wastewater Plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic has experienced a temporary processing problem. Residents near the plant may experience increa...
The Wichita City Council approved $100,000 for the continuation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program. The program encourages residents to purchase w...
The large-scale artwork Living History will hang in the Wichita Art Museum’s Boeing Foyer
Wednesday, April 6 marks the beginning ...
From high noon through 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, the public is invited to celebrate the Season Launch at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Duri...
The City of Wichita continues repairs on the leaks in a 42” finished water pipe located between the Hess pump station at 1601 Museum Blvd and the curren...
City staff and community partners will host the Evergreen Community Center and Library ribbon cutting and grand opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9,...
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...
The City of Wichita continues repairs on the leaks in a 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump station at 1601 Museum Blvd and the current wa...
On Saturday, April 2, a traveling exhibition centering on abolitionist John Brown, one of 19th century America’s most complicated figures, will debut at...
City of Wichita Public Works and Utilities is making significant progress on repairing the 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump station at...
Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Wichita announced today that there are two leaks in a 42” water main pipe located between the Hess pump stat...
Wichita Public Library, KMUW and Wichitalks come together for an evening of presentations themed around “Home,” based on this year’s Big Read Wichita bo...
Frontier Airlines has given notice that they will be discontinuing service at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Frontier intended to resume...
Wichita Eisenhower National Airport received a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2022 Engineering Exc...
Wichita, Kansas, March 15, 2022 – Fagron, a leading FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility and a national supplier of compound sterile preparations, i...
The City of Wichita Housing & Community Services Department, along with the Realtors® of South Central Kansas are pleased to will host a Housing Pro...
It’s time for the 36th year of the Wichita Public Library’s acclaimed program, Academy Award Shorts Film Festival. The Library encourages moviegoers to ...
The Division of Arts and Cultural Services is now accepting applications for FY2023 grant funding. Cultural Funding Grants are awarded through a compet...
The Wichita Public Library’s Alford Branch (3447 S. Meridian) is now accepting passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. The Alf...
Some City of Wichita water customers may experience a change to their March 2022 water bill date due to streamlined meter reading routes. In 2016, the C...
In observance of the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Beginning today, residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award!
Now in its 34t...
Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at 3 p.m. due to high winds. Winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour (mph), wit...
The Evergreen Community Center and Library will open for service Monday, February 14. This facility in Wichita's North End will bring together essential...
Wichita, Kan. (January 7, 2022) – ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company, has hired John Hale as Assistant G...
The Wichita Public Library and its community partners will kick off the 2022 NEA Big Read: Wichita at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12 through a ...
In late January, the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit (KWE), 700 Nims, received a male golden eagle into its care. The golden eagle is estimated to be around 10 ...
The 11th annual Art That Touches Your Heart (ATTYH) exhibit returns to CityArts until February 25, 2022. The exhibit features work by 19 artists that co...
Due to the impending winter weather, the following Wichita facilities will be closed on Wednesday, February 2:
The National Endowment for the Arts
Deputy Chief Lemuel Moore has been selected to serve as the interim chief of the Wichita Police Department after Chief Gordon Ramsay announced he will ...
Survey opens Wednesday, January 26
For the fourth year, the Wichita Art Museum is part of the...
Today, Amazon Air launched daily cargo service at the Wichita Eisenhower National Airport with an inaugural flight arriving shortly after 2 a.m. This i...
The City of Wichita announced the second round of the PROPEL (Providing Resources & Opportunities for Proprietors, Entrepreneurs & Lenders) Smal...
In preparation to open the Evergreen Community Center and Library, the Evergreen Branch Library temporary location (2700 N. Woodland) will close at the ...
In observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours:
Wichita, Kan. (January 7, 2022) – ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company, has hired Chris Whitney as General Manager of the Centu...
In partnership with Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD), Wichita Public Library is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the follow loca...
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