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ICYMI: Bel Aire plans a $13M project on 45th Street from Oliver to Woodlawn

The city of Bel Aire is preparing for major road reconstruction on 45th Street that will widen the roadway and add a two-lane roundabout. The work is expected to begin after the ongoing Woodlawn project wraps up. FULL STORY: Wichita suburb plans $13M road construction project that includes a roundabout Here are key takeaways: The project: Crews will rebuild 45th Street from Oliver to Woodlawn, expanding it from two lanes to three and adding curbs, gutters, a storm sewer, two sidewalks and a two-lane roundabout at 45th and Oliver. Cost and timeline: Funding was approved in 2022 at an estimated $13.7 million, though that figure could change as plans are updated. The construction bid date is set for October 2027. Water main work comes first: The council recently approved a $119,903 design contract amendment with Garver to relocate portions of the water main. That relocation is expected to be complete in July 2027. Why the wait: Bel Aire city engineer Anne Stephens said the city wanted to avoid overlap with the Woodlawn project to limit the inconvenience to residents. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the

Bel Aire, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

What's the outlook for safety improvements at this U.S. 54 intersection outside Wichita?

At 9:19 a.m. on Oct. 27, a Goddard resident sent a text expressing concerns about the intersection of U.S. 54 and 215th Street West. Before that morning was over, 68-year-old Wichita resident Bradley Alan Voran would be pronounced dead after being involved in a two-vehicle accident at that very intersection, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report. Residential and commercial growth have led to increased safety concerns in recent years. “The city of Goddard shares concerns regarding the safety of the 215th and U.S. 54 intersection and others such as the 199th and U.S. 54 intersection,” said Goddard City Manager Craig Crossette, in an email to The Eagle. Development of the new Trail’s End subdivision , southeast of the 215th Street West and U.S. 54 intersection, has added vehicle and school bus traffic to the area. And more homes are still being built. Additionally, PrairieLand Partners recently confirmed that it has purchased 26.2 acres near that intersection to build a John Deere dealership , where customers will go to service or purchase tractors, combines, sprayers and applicator equipment, planters, seeders, excavators, backhoes and loaders, among other things. That intersection is also home to a Dillons Distribution Center, which has hundreds

Goddard, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

Mold, bugs in liquor, expired medicine & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotel

Bugs in liquor bottles, mold, flies, expired medicine for sale, leaky sinks, dirty conditions, candy that wasn’t labeled properly, food that wasn’t stored at safe temperatures 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 Nov. 1-7. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 70 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 shut down over violations. Locations that

Wichita, KS · 19h

KSN News

New owners reopen west Wichita Japanese steakhouse seized by state

A Japanese restaurant in Wichita that was seized due to unpaid taxes is back open.

Wichita, KS · 1d

KSN News

Meetings planned to discuss possible changes to Wichita’s Canal Route

KDOT is conducting a study that will look at existing infrastructure, traffic operations, safety and other transportation needs along the corridor.

KWCH.com

Wichita airport provides update as nationwide ground stop continues

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday. The ground stop affects all airports in the U.S., including Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). The ground stop remains in effect until further notice. Aircraft currently in flight will continue...

Wichita, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

State sues developers of Derby Shores project because ‘it has not been built'

Journalists have asked a lot of questions about the numerous false starts and delays at Derby Shores — part of a state-financed STAR bond district — and now the Kansas Department of Commerce wants answers. “More than four years after the project was approved and bonds were sold, it has not been built,” the state said in a lawsuit filed this month in Sedgwick County District Court . “Announced opening dates have come and gone.” The suit is against Derby Destination Development , a team consisting of Dave Murfin, Rick Worner and Rodney Steven II. Security Bank of Kansas City , the trustee on the project, and the city of Derby also are named. “It is going to take action by the developer to move things forward,” said Derby city manager Kiel Mangus. None of the developers returned calls for comment on Wednesday. A Commerce spokesman said no one was available to comment Wednesday, and neither of the department’s two Morris Laing attorneys returned calls for comment. Mangus said the city is still analyzing what’s in the lawsuit. “We haven’t fully been able to evaluate all the things in the suit, so that’s what we’re going through right now,” he

Derby, KS · 2d

KSN News

Kansan’s secret CIA mission declassified after 61 years

For one Kansas veteran, a classified military mission kept much of his service private for more than six decades.

Wichita, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Possible new Bel Aire group home for elderly in limbo amid neighbor concerns

A possible new group home for the elderly may not come to fruition after the Bel Aire planning commission failed to recommend approval of a special use permit Thursday night. But the home could still open if the City Council approves it next month. The owners, Torque Investments LLC, applied for a special use permit to operate a Home Plus property in an existing home in a single-family neighborhood in Bel Aire. Home Plus by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services properties are group homes for seniors and people with disabilities who need extra help with daily activities. KDAD’s online directory shows that there are more than 250 Home Plus homes in the state, with just over 100 in Wichita. There are already two Home Plus properties in Bel Aire, according to that same directory. “In general, (this home is) for someone who needs extra care,” the applicant, Tim Harder, said during the meeting. The home in question is at 3900 N. Harding Avenue, near Oliver and 37th St. In addition to the special use permit, the applicants are also requesting a permit to convert the garage to a two-bedroom and one bathroom space. This would bring the

Bel Aire, KS · 1d

KSN News

Chaparral Schools superintendent to resign

A superintendent in south-central Kansas announced his resignation Wednesday after "thoughtful conversations about the future of the district."

Wichita, KS · 3d

KWCH.com

West Sedgwick County group raises concerns about data center size, location

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The group ‘Renwick Area Against Data Centers in West Sedgwick County’ says its name is not the full story. “We are not anti-technology,” said Kaitlyn Gruenbacher, a member of the group. “We are not anti-data center. However, we do have some issues with these hyper-scale sites that they think are appropriate to put anywhere in the county.”

Sedgwick County, KS · 3d

KSN News

Goodwill celebrates opening of downtown Wichita location

The new store near Douglas and St. Francis offers a variety of items, including clothing, accessories, household goods and furniture.

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Former Kansas Rep. Carl Maughan loses law license for 1 year for DUIs

The Kansas Supreme Court ordered former Rep. Carl Maughan to serve a one-year suspension from practicing law in the state after two 2024 DUIs, including one in Topeka . The court’s Nov. 6 order said the suspension is effective from the date of the opinion. Maughan also will be required to undergo a reinstatement hearing. In 2024, the Wichita-area Republican had two DUI convictions after getting pulled over in March in Topeka and crashing his vehicle into a pole in May in Sedgwick County. In both cases, police-conducted alcohol testing revealed blood alcohol concentration levels that exceeded the legal limit of 0.08: 0.22 in Shawnee County and 0.365 in Sedgwick County. In the Topeka case, court records said Maughan began drinking alcoholic beverages at his home in Colwich and drank some more with friends in El Dorado prior to driving to Topeka for the legislative week. Police said they found an empty 100 mL bottle of Fireball, a 12-pack of beer with seven missing cans and a loaded handgun. In the Sedgwick County crash, Maughan suffered a fractured sternum, broken ribs that extended to the spine attachment points, a concussion, and multiple bruises and cuts on his body, according to

Kansas · 22h

KWCH.com

Derby works toward resolution in Derby Shores development dispute

DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Derby is working with the Kansas Department of Commerce regarding the pending litigation involving the developer of Derby Shores. As they move toward a resolution, the city said it understands the public’s interest in the project. To provide clarity, the city defined...

Derby, KS · 1d

KAKE TV

Concrete dust issues for residents

Riverside man pursues lawsuit one year after concrete dust covered his neighborhood. A man in Wichita's Riverside neighborhood is suing a construction company after he says the company's work forced him to move because of dangerous dust.

Wichita, KS · 3d

KSN News

Kansas Humane Society: Meet Stinger, learn about upcoming community events

Jordan Bani‑Younes with the Kansas Humane Society stopped by KSN News at Noon on Thursday to talk about the shelter's upcoming events.

Wichita Eagle

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ICYMI: Lange clears hurdle to bring hundreds of new homes to this Wichita suburb

Lange Real Estate is moving ahead with a large multifamily development west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central in Goddard that could add 550 to 600 residences. The Goddard City Council will consider final approval Nov. 16 of a zoning change and development plan necessary for the project to go forward.

Goddard, KS · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

Blowing Leaves Into the Street Can Cost Wichita Homeowners $371.50, Because the City Treats It as Illegal Dumping

Wichita bans raking or blowing leaves into streets and storm drains, and repeat offenders can face a $371.50 illegal dumping penalty, the city says.

KSN News

Roadwork begins on K-14 in Reno and Rice counties

The work, to repair cracks in the highway, will take place in 3-mile sections.

Rice County, KS · 2d

Wichita Eagle