Wichita budget town halls begin May 2 as city opens 2027 input cycle
Wichita’s May budget town halls start Saturday, giving residents a chance to weigh in on taxes, services, and spending priorities before formal hearings.
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Wichita approves affordable housing funding for 42 South Broadway rental units
Wichita KS – City Council approved affordable-housing support for Ark River Residences, a 42-unit South Broadway apartment project that adds new rental supply.
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Wichita, Sedgwick County Push Back on Tax Bill as Housing Debate Grows
Wichita, KS – April 3, 2026 – City and county leaders warn a state tax bill could strain budgets as housing reform proposals move ahead.
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Fire Funding, Data Centers and Burn Bans Lead Wichita Policy Talks
Wichita, KS – April 2, 2026 – City-county leaders debate fire consolidation, data center rules, and new burn bans shaping local policy.
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Kellogg Expansion Plan, New Bids, and Budget Scrutiny Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – April 1, 2026 – City leaders weigh $200M Kellogg expansion, review new bid awards, and face fresh scrutiny over infrastructure spending.
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City Council Transparency, Safety Tech, and Downtown Parking Stir Discussion in Wichita
Wichita, KS – March 31, 2026 – City Council budget talks, license plate reader oversight, and downtown parking costs drew fresh attention this week.
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Economic Signals, Public Art, and Housing Pressures Shape Wichita’s Week
Wichita, KS – March 30, 2026 – New economic data, a city art project, and housing debates are driving fresh discussion around growth and public spending.
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Wichita Leaders Weigh Budget Shifts After Tax Vote as Projects Move Ahead
Wichita, KS – March 29, 2026 – City leaders weigh budget adjustments after sales tax defeat as workforce pay, infrastructure bids and health planning move forward.
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Parking Costs, Housing Prices Stir Debate as Wichita Eyes Growth
Wichita, KS – March 27, 2026 – Parking rates, housing costs and post-election budget questions are driving fresh debate across Wichita this week.
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Downtown Housing Incentives Advance as Council Reviews Budget, Infrastructure Priorities
Wichita, KS – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing incentives, budget shifts, and infrastructure needs as downtown growth pressures mount.
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Postseason Hoops, Thunder Hockey and Packed Concerts Highlight Busy Week in Wichita
Wichita, KS – March 25, 2026 – From postseason hoops at Koch Arena to Thunder hockey and packed concerts downtown, Wichita is closing out March with a surge of energy and big cr…
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Mold Concerns, Train Derailment Cleanup and Fire Weather Alert Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 22, 2026 – Fire station mold concerns, a west-side train derailment cleanup, and a weekend fire weather alert lead local headlines.
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Daily Brief: Train Derailment Cleanup, Fire Station Mold Concerns, City Council Debates Public Safety Spending
Wichita, KS – March 21, 2026 – Cleanup continues after a west-side derailment as fire station mold concerns and public safety funding debates unfold.
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Construction, Storm Alerts and St. Patrick’s Festivities Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 17, 2026 – Construction ramps up at Wichita State, storm chances return to Sedgwick County, and St. Patrick’s celebrations pack downtown venues.
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Mold Concerns, Train Derailment and Missing Teen Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 16, 2026 – Mold found in most city fire stations, a west-side train derailment, and a missing teen case lead today’s headlines.
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State Tournament Wins, Big 12 Buzz and Royals Momentum Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 13, 2026 – State basketball teams advance, KU eyes Big 12 positioning, and Royals talent shines on the national stage.
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Mold Concerns, Train Derailment and Missing Teen Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 12, 2026 – Mold concerns at fire stations, a west-side train derailment, and a search for a missing teen lead today’s headlines.
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Hail Reports, Shocker Wins and Thunder Road Trip Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 11, 2026 – Storms bring hail reports, Wichita State rolls into conference play, and Thunder wrap road swing.
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Mold Concerns, Derailment Cleanup and Sales Tax Vote Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 10, 2026 – Mold at fire stations, a west-side train derailment and early voting on a sales tax are topping local news.
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Wichita Headlines: School Board Meets, Shockers Eye Tournament Boost, Weekend Events Fill City
Wichita, KS – March 9, 2026 – School board meets tonight, Shockers chase tournament edge, and weekend events draw crowds across the city.
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Storms Move Out as Shockers Eye Big Win and Wichita Packs the Weekend Calendar
Wichita, KS – March 8, 2026 – Storms sweep through as Shockers chase conference seed and the city gears up for a packed weekend of events.
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Severe Storms, Fog Advisory and Fire Station Funding Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 7, 2026 – Severe storms and dense fog impacted the region this week as city leaders advanced major fire station funding plans.
