Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County leaders have consistently said they’re against the kind of multi-year moratorium enacted by some neighboring counties.

Friends said the program’s rigor and support for the community will remain as it transitions to a hybrid instruction model.

There aren't many details on what Monarch or NextEra envision for western Sedgwick County, in part because people selling land have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements with the companies.

The ripple effect of a hot housing market during the pandemic means that the median increase in home values will hit 10.8% in Sedgwick County this year.

The county has more than 20 recycling sites where you can drop off Christmas trees.

Programs that support some of Sedgwick County's most vulnerable residents are now in jeopardy as federal agencies continue to renege on their grant promises.

The apartment fire in October 2023 led to the death of a 22-year-old Wichita woman.

The new program will focus on access, belonging and inclusion for everyone while “emphasizing broader definitions of diversity."

In 2019, the county began its effort to ensure its employees, policies and programs promote diversity and inclusion. Five years later, the program is in flux as commissioners cut a key DEI position from the budget.

Sedgwick County struggled with staffing levels, especially in public safety departments, after the pandemic. In response, the county poured millions of dollars into increased compensation.