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3 weeks ago | 
theactiveage.com | Celia Hack |Tammara Fogle
When Kashmire Baker’s apartment at the Bradford Glen complex flooded in December 2022, she said she figured the pipes might have burst in the cold. Then it happened again in January. And in April. Twice in May. A big flood in June. Repeatedly, the water soaked the carpet and contaminated toys Baker’s 2-year-old had strewn across the floor of the apartment near Hydraulic and Kellogg.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Laura McMillan |Tammara Fogle
What was once the busiest branch library in Wichita may regain that title. The Wichita Public Library has reopened the Westlink Branch after an almost two-year remodeling project. The library at 8515 Bekemeyer, near Central and Tyler, has doubled in size, adding community meeting rooms, more study spaces, a drive-up window, an expanded children’s room, and a dedicated teen space. The branch also has updated technology.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Tammara Fogle
A $42,047 consent judgment was entered in Sedgwick County District Court against the owner of a basement and foundation repair business and the business itself for engaging in deceptive and unconscionable acts under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). According to a news release, the matter was investigated by the Office of the District Attorney Consumer Protection Division after receiving a complaint against AAA Basement & Foundation Technologies.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Kylie Cameron |Tammara Fogle
The former downtown library near Century II could become the Wichita Police Department’s new headquarters. At least, that’s the idea floated by Wichita Mayor Lily Wu at her first State of the City address Sunday night. “That would restore a great public asset with a civic use and put officers closer to a critical part of our city,” Wu said in her speech at the former library at 223 S. Main. But she didn’t stop there.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Celia Hack |Tammara Fogle
Two vacant lots near 9th and Ash are dotted with plastic Dillons bags and crushed soda cans. Laurie Walker — program director for Wichita’s Habitat for Humanity — sees a promising future in the two grassy fields. “This one will have a driveway on 9th, and that one on Ash,” Walker says, pointing to the two consecutive lots. “We’ll build two, single-family, slab-on-grade homes.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Joe Stumpe |Tammara Fogle
Some veteran Wichita performers are trying to make sure the music plays on for a younger generation. And they’re having a blast doing it. Since February 2024, they’ve come together for three sold-out shows — two tributes to The Beatles and one to the Rolling Stones. The first one was just for fun.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Tammara Fogle
Savvy Senior – February ColumnsDriving with Dementia and Knowing When to StopHow to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure MonitorHow Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025? Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with DisabilitiesDriving with Dementia and Knowing When to StopDear Savvy Senior,When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Tammara Fogle
Gale Engels of Wichita was the winner of our Feb. 10 drawing for a diamond necklace donated by Mike Seltzer of Mike Seltzer Jewelers. Engels and his wife, Laura, went to pick up the 14-carat diamond and aquamarine necklace after returning from a trip to Colorado. “It’s my birthstone,” Laura said of the aquamarine gemstone. The Active Age congratulates the Engels and thanks the many readers who donated at least $25 for a chance in the drawing. The drawing helped us reach our fundraising goal for 2024.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Tammara Fogle
Don’t know about Kansas’ Army of Amazons? You can soon. They’re part of a new two-part documentary on Kansas PBS called “Great Women of Kansas.”Part 1, which originally aired in September, will be broadcast again at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Part 2 premieres at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20. Part 1 focused on Susanna Salter, first elected female mayor in the United States; wildlife photographer Osa Johnson; prohibitionist Carry Nation; pilot Amelia Earhart and several others.
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1 month ago | 
theactiveage.com | Tammara Fogle
Big Read kicks offWichita’s 2025 Big Read gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. Second. Attendees will receive a free copy of this year’s book, “Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient, Disabled Body,” by Kansas City writer Rebelah Taussig, who lost the use of her legs due to childhood cancer. Other events in conjunction with the Big Read include a mini-memoir workshop, related films, discussions and more.
