Travis Heying

4 weeks ago | kansas.com | Travis Heying

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu is expected to read and sign a Pride Month proclamation at the council’s upcoming evening meeting – much like she did last year. Wu did not sign or present a proclamation in March that recognized Transgender Day of Visibility. “I’m reading the proclamation, as I did last year on June 4, 2024,” the mayor said in a text message.

1 month ago | kansas.com | Travis Heying

1 month ago | kansas.com | Travis Heying

The city of Wichita is looking at how to reduce a projected budget deficit, including eliminating animal control services, reducing firefighter positions and eliminating a municipal courtroom. The city is projecting it will see a $2 million deficit in 2026, and a $5.5 million deficit in 2027. “It’s going to take different approaches and strategies in order for us to be effective. It’s going to take partnerships,” outgoing City Manager Robert Layton said during a budget workshop Tuesday.

1 month ago | kansas.com | Travis Heying

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means summer is starting and the city pools are about to open. While kids wait for Monday’s opening day, though, they (and their parents) can find plenty of other fun things to keep them busy around Wichita. Here’s a look at some of the best bets for weekend entertainment:10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Boats and Bikes at River Vista, 150 N.

1 month ago | kansas.com | Travis Heying

A tree fell on a house, causing damage about two miles west, northwest of Wichita. Report was made at 11:39 p.m. Monday. Half-dollar sized hail, or roughly 1.2 inches, one mile northwest of McPherson reported at 11:49 p.m. Monday. And 1.5-inch hail four miles south of El Dorado reported at 7:57 p.m. Monday. Two reports at 4:21 p.m. Monday of stranded motorists in flood water in IolaSemi blown over on Highway 166 about one mile east of Tyro. Report was made just before 5 p.m. Monday.