City of Wichita

James Clendenin Resigns From Wichita City Council: 'I Have Become A Distraction'

By • Dec 22, 2020
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Wichita City Council member James Clendenin has resigned, the latest politician to leave office after becoming entangled in an attack video from the 2019 mayoral campaign.

HumanKind Ministries Converting Downtown Hotel Into New Shelter, Affordable Housing

By • Dec 1, 2020
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

A hotel in downtown Wichita is being converted into a housing complex for residents experiencing homelessness.

Wichita Agrees To Help Enforce Sedgwick County's Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions

By • Nov 19, 2020
Nadya Faul / KMUW/File photo

The city of Wichita said it will work with Sedgwick County to enforce the county’s new public health order.

The order passed last week tightens restrictions on certain businesses and mass gatherings, and it requires masks in most public spaces. It also lays out possible penalties for violations, the first time the county has adopted enforcement measures.

Sedgwick County Censures O'Donnell For Role In Cover-Up

By • Oct 28, 2020
Sedgwick County / Youtube

Sedgwick County commissioners formally asked their colleague Michael O’Donnell to resign immediately due to his actions involving a negative campaign video last year.

Commissioners adopted a resolution Wednesday that censures O’Donnell and calls for him to decline a second term representing the 2nd District should he win re-election next week.

Court Filing Shows O'Donnell Denies Allegations He Had Role In False Campaign Ad

By • Oct 27, 2020
Nadya Faulx / KMUW/File photo

The attorney for Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell says a civil lawsuit filed against O’Donnell and two other elected officials is frivolous and won’t be successful in court.

Mark Schoenhofer contends in a court filing that Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple filed the lawsuit with the main objective of impacting the results of the Sedgwick County Commission 2nd District election.

O’Donnell, a Republican, is seeking a second term representing the 2nd District. His opponent is Democrat Sarah Lopez.

As Census Count Winds Down, Advocates Work To Reach Wichita's Hard-To-Count Communities

By • Sep 17, 2020
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

The 2020 census count is set to end Sept 30, a month earlier than originally planned. That’s left census workers and advocates hurrying to get as many households to respond as possible – especially in communities that have historically been undercounted.

City Council Extends Wichita Mask Requirement, But Sets 'Exit Ramp'

By • Sep 8, 2020
Kansas News Service

Wichita’s mask requirement has been extended only until Oct. 21 — though it could end sooner than that.

Wichita, Derby Among Kansas Cities Hoping To Land New U.S. Space Command Headquarters

By • Sep 4, 2020
Wikipedia

Wichita, Derby and two other cities in Kansas have submitted proposals to become the site of the future U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Judge Rules Save Century II Petition Is Invalid

By • Aug 28, 2020
LaRissa Lawrie / KMUW/File photo

A petition with more than 17,000 signatures calling for a binding election on the future of Century II and other city-owned buildings has been ruled invalid.

Residents Urge Changes To Police, Animal Control Funding Before New Wichita Budget Is Adopted

By • Aug 5, 2020
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

With a week left before the City Council is scheduled to adopt next year’s budget, some Wichita residents are still urging city leaders to make significant changes to funding for police and animal control services.

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