Sedgwick County

In past years, the emergency winter shelter has opened on Nov. 1. But officials are estimating this year’s shelter will open at the end of November or beginning of December.

After several options fell through, the city of Wichita says it has a building that could shelter 250 people. It’s still unclear who will pay to operate it.

A proposed project near Maize and Colwich has raised concerns among neighbors about environmental and economic impacts.

The building would include the Juvenile Residential Facility, which is less restrictive than the Juvenile Detention Facility, and several other alternatives to detention.

Wichita and Sedgwick County are the first city and county in Kansas to pool their funds from the opioid settlements.

The initiatives come a year after the Sedgwick County Commission signed onto a national resolution to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail.

County officials say Caudillo resigned due to personal reasons.

CVS Health invests $6.2 million in the affordable housing development by purchasing low-income housing tax credits.

Meitzner says he brings a business-oriented mindset to the position while Grant highlights her background in social justice issues.

Law enforcement officials say the chair is needed for those who harm themselves or others, but civil rights organizations worry it can be abused.