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Close-race audit happens Monday in Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County, KS · 10h

Wichita Eagle

Urine smell, bugs in liquor, old foods & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotels

Urine odor in a stairwell, bugs in liquor, insects around food equipment, stained and torn bedding, old meat and milk, exposed carpet nails, smoke detectors that didn’t work, expired medication for sale and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Seven restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations Oct. 25-31. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 30 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Kansas Department of Agriculture inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can’t be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, they’re corrected in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately include serving food that’s more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that may take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It’s rare, but a business may be temporarily

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Post-election audits in Kansas; Gov.'s race 'too close to call'

Kansas post-election audit in Sedgwick County examines close races for Governor, Secretary of State, and State House. Official results pending.

Kansas · 7h

KSN News

Former Chapin Park encampment resident struggles to find housing after city cleanup

Nearly a month after the city closed a homeless encampment near Chapin Park, some former residents are still struggling to find stable housing.

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Can my neighbor rake (or blow) leaves into Wichita street? Here's what to know

Raking or blowing leaves into Wichita streets is against city ordinance and could cost you (or your neighbor) hundreds of dollars. Here’s what residents should know before tackling fall yard work. FULL STORY: Can I rake my leaves into the street in Wichita? Here’s what city ordinance says Here are key takeaways: It’s illegal: Wichita Code of Ordinances Sec. 10.04.030 prohibits moving leaves, grass, dirt, debris or other material into streets, gutters, drains or drainage ditches. Leaves in the street can clog storm drains and cause flooding. The fine: Illegal dumping in Wichita carries a $371.50 penalty. How enforcement works: Megan Lovely, communications manager for the City of Wichita, said enforcement relies on citizen complaints and city staff documenting violations. Homeowners are first educated about the ordinance, and citations may follow for repeat offenses. How to report: Residents can report neighborhood nuisances through the city website, the city app or by calling 316-660-9220. What to do with leaves instead: K-State extension agents recommend raking, bagging, composting or mulch mowing. They suggest using a lawn mower bagging attachment to shred leaves, which can then be spread around young trees, shrubs or flower beds as organic matter. The summary points above were

Wichita, KS · 8h

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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 3d

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A Guide to Wichita’s Veteran-Owned Restaurants

I’ve always had a soft spot for veterans. There are many family and friends of mine who fought for our country. The courage and strength they have is beyond words. That’s why I wanted to put together a list of restaurants in town that are veteran-owned. If you’re...

Wichita, KS · 1d

Country Herald

Kansas Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Kansas prepares for icy roads, blowing snow and earlier darkness.

Kansas · 2d

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Precautions urged in early stage of cold and flu season in Sedgwick County

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While there have been no reported flu cases in Sedgwick County emergency rooms as of Friday for the 2026-27 cold and flu season, Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne said respiratory viruses are beginning to increase ahead of Thanksgiving. With that, Byrne advised that now is...

Sedgwick County, KS · 11h

KSN News

Wichita Veterans Day Parade to take place Saturday in downtown

The parade starts at Main and Central at 11 a.m. and ends at Exploration Place at First Street and McLean Boulevard.

Wichita, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Andover to revitalize Prairie Creek Road a year earlier than planned

An Andover road project that will add new pavement, curb and gutter and a 10-foot multi-use path will be completed in conjunction with a major bridge project already underway. Prairie Creek Road between the KTA bridge and 21st Street will be the site of the project — a portion of the roadway that was annexed into the city limits at the latest council meeting. This project is meant to fill the gap that would be left after restoration for the Prairie Creek bridge is completed next year. The bridge, near the Prairie Creek addition housing development and Hope Community Church, is undergoing a year-long replacement project led by the Kansas Turnpike Authority. That project does not expand past the bridge, which is what the city is hoping to address with the road project. The city initially committed funds to connect Cloud and Clyde streets into a south service road. But when a multifamily development on that road dropped a project that was to be completed in 2027 after it did not get a low-income tax credit, the city diverted the funds to the Prairie Creek Road project instead, moving it up to the 2027 capital improvement plan and moving the

Andover, KS · 1d

KSN News

‘They fought for the opportunity for us to be here’: Wichita parade honors veterans

The sound of drums and music filled downtown Wichita on Saturday as community members gathered for the city's annual Veterans Day Parade.

Wichita, KS · 1d

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‘I want to have a future in America’: Young Kansans are finding their place in civic life

On a sunny, blustery Monday leading up to the Nov. 3 general election, thousands converged on Park City, about 10 miles north of Wichita, for a rally featuring President Donald Trump. As is often the case in American politics, most participants were older — one protester proudly said his first...

Park City, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Wichita just passed a $615M school bond. Here's what it means for your tax bill

Wichita voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, approved a $615 million school bond issue for the state’s largest district, with 62% backing the first question and 60% supporting the second. The two propositions will fund new schools, trades training and renovations — but will add to homeowners’ property tax bills for years to come. Here are key takeaways: Supporters celebrated after both bond questions cleared , with Vote Yes Yes committee chair Luis Rodriguez saying, “Tonight, we learned that we have a path forward,” while opposition leader Walt Chappell of the Improve Learning First coalition said his side was outspent and that “closing schools and building new ones helps contractors make money but it doesn’t increase our students’ proficiency.” The bond will pay for new schools, trades training and renovations across the district. The approved bond carries a property tax rate of 7.68 mills — 5.5 mills for Proposition 1 and 2.18 mills for Proposition 2 — meaning the owner of a $200,000 home will pay an estimated extra $3,532.80 to $5,185.58 in property taxes over 20 years , with annual costs starting at $176.64 and potentially climbing to $353.28 if home values follow historical trends. The summary points above were

Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County swung Democratic in several major races. Here's what to know

Kansas Republicans counted on Sedgwick County to blunt a Democratic surge, with top-of-the-ticket candidates Roger Marshall and Ty Masterson calling it home turf. Instead, the usually red-leaning county broke for Democrats in several major races. FULL STORY: Republicans needed to win Sedgwick County to avoid a blue wave. That didn’t happen Here are key takeaways, based on Election Day results: U.S. Senate: Democrat Adam Hamilton topped Roger Marshall in Sedgwick County, 95,151 to 81,533. Hamilton also won statewide, 556,414 to 503,230. Governor’s race: Democrat Cindy Holscher beat Ty Masterson in the county, 94,148 to 86,007, and appears to have won statewide, with her lead growing as late-arriving mail-in ballots continue to be counted. U.S. House: Democrat Katy Tyndell edged incumbent Ron Estes in Sedgwick County, 89,140 to 87,285, though Estes carried the broader district. Secretary of State and Attorney General: The Democratic candidate for secretary of state, Jennifer Day, and Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Mann both carried Sedgwick County, although Day lost the statewide contest while Mann appears to have defeated Attorney General Kris Kobach. The shift is notable because Donald Trump carried Sedgwick County by more than 30,000 votes in 2024 and visited Park City last month urging

Sedgwick County, KS · 1d

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Wichita district discontinues Choices Fair, shifting how families can explore magnet options

The Wichita school district will no longer hold an annual event designed to showcase its magnet schools and other special programs. For more than 20 years, the district has hosted a Choices Fair — or Showcase of Choices and Opportunities — at Century II. Schools from across the district set up booths or demonstrations, and families could browse the displays to learn more about the dozens of special schools or programs.

Wichita, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Haysville considers regulating e-bikes and other devices. It’s not the first

Haysville is planning to look at setting new regulations on e-bikes at its next city council meeting, and it’s following multiple other Wichita suburbs in doing so. The City Council will review new regulations for micromobility devices and electric-assisted bicycles at its meeting on Monday. This comes as the popularity of e-bikes in the United States as well as the Wichita area has continued to grow.

Haysville, KS · 14h

Wichita Eagle

Wichita City Council quietly extended Flock contract on Election Day

The Wichita City Council quietly approved an extension to its 5-year contract with Flock Safety at an Election Day meeting. The council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to extend the contract for automated license plate readers and gunshot-detection equipment until March 31, 2027. The cost is $259,208.63. Wichita also uses Flock drones as part of its privately funded Drone as First Responder surveillance partnership with QuikTrip. The Flock extension was published in the city’s Tuesday agenda packet less than 24 hours before the meeting. It was not labeled as its own agenda item and was instead bundled in the “Board of Bids and Contracts” section of the agenda as a change order for Flock’s hardware and software maintenance — along with several other routine items such as water treatment chemicals. No public comment is allowed for that portion of the meeting. The city’s contract with Flock has come under heightened scrutiny as part of what privacy advocates call a “warrantless surveillance dragnet” in Wichita that allows the Wichita Police Department and agencies across the U.S. to track residents’ movements in real time throughout the city. One Wichita man has sued the city seeking to have the cameras removed; the city wants

Wichita, KS · 14h

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Hundreds of JROTC students in Wichita participate in Veterans Day Salute

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - An annual event for Wichita Public Schools’ JROTC program was held on Friday. About 400 student cadets were at Koch Arena at 10 a.m. for the Veterans Day Salute as a way of honoring veterans that have served our country. The students were from Wichita middle schools and high schools.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Wichita museum recognizing Native American leaders, including 10-time Paralympic medalist

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Mid-American All-Indian Museum is recognizing the trail blazers in society. On Friday, it hosted its first ever Hall of Honor recognizing Native Americans whose lives and work have made a lasting impact. It includes the first enrolled citizen of a tribe to fly in space, as well as the creator of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue.