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4 days ago | audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings

Sedgwick County Commissioner Pete Meitzner was part of a delegation of local and state officials attending the 55th Paris Air Show this month. Meitzner tells KNSS News Wichita's reputation as "the air capitol" is a well-known brand. Meitzner says there is "even some jealousy about the brand.

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings

Sedgwick County Commission Chair Ryan Baty tells KNSS News next year's budget will occupy the Board of Commissioners' time for the next few weeks. Baty says the budget will be adopted August 20th and, "we've got a lot of work to do."Officials in the small community of Kechi have been thinking about their future. Baty says they're debating a community plan and how to incentivize housing development News. He says "people who have lived there for generations really don't want to see a lot of growth".

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings

At Wednesday's meeting, the Sedgwick County Commission will consider a proclamation of Garden Plain Can Brothers Day. Commission Chair Ryan Baty tells KNSS News the organization gathers and sells cans to finance Honor Flights for veterans. Baty calls it "am incredible deal" for vets. Baty says the annual Wichita River Festival contributes a great deal to the local "quality of life" in the community. He says "there's a lot that we can be proud of here".

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News the annual Riverfest is not only a "great community building event," but it also attracts visitors to the city's core area. Wu says Wichita restaurants see an uptick in business during the River Festival. The Wichita City Council meets at 6 pm Tuesday to discuss one item: the property tenants code. Mayor Lily Wu says the Council hasn't looked at this issue since 2023.

1 month ago | audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings

The Sedgwick County Commission will approve several proclamations at Wednesday's weekly meeting, including End the Stigma Day, EMS Week, and National Public Works Week. Commission Chair Ryan Baty tells KNSS News 3 Public Works Department maintains 600 road miles of roadways and more than 600 bridges.