Wichita ratifies emergency airport equipment purchase after flooding damage
Wichita ratified an emergency purchase of replacement regulators after flooding damaged equipment in the airfield electrical vault at Eisenhower National Airport.
Wichita, KS
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Wichita council advances proposed CW3 industrial project with up to $8.5 million in IRBs
The Wichita City Council voted 6-0 on July 21 to advance CW3’s proposed industrial building and letter of intent for up to $8.5 million in industrial revenue bond financing.
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Wichita Gas Prices Tick Up While Diesel Holds Near $4.80
Wichita’s regular-gas average rose to $3.792 on July 30, while diesel edged down to $4.793; one local station listed both fuels lower.
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Wichita’s proposed 2027 budget is balanced now, but deficits are projected
Wichita’s proposed 2027 budget breaks even in its first year, but projected deficits and thinner reserves could shape future service and tax debates.
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Wichita City Council approves water reuse purification pilot for possible drinking water
On July 7, Wichita City Council approved funding for a potable-reuse pilot that will test purification—without putting pilot water in the public drinking-water supply.
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Wichita OKs applying for DOJ DART grant to add 50 downtown officers
Wichita City Council approved police to apply for DOJ COPS Hiring Program funding for DART—50 officers targeting violent crime and nuisance issues in downtown, Delano and Broadway.
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Wichita City Council approves LOI resolution toward industrial revenue bonds for CAC
On July 7, Wichita City Council voted 7–0 on a resolution authorizing steps toward an LOI for industrial revenue bond financing for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County.
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Wichita City Council OKs water reuse pilot to test advanced purification
Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on July 7 to fund a water reuse pilot for advanced purification. Pilot water won’t enter the drinking supply during testing.
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Wichita council moves toward repealing downtown back-in parking ban
Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to draft a repeal of the 2008 back-in parking ban, but the rule still stands until a June 2 vote.
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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.
