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Wichita ranks No. 1 for home price increases, study says. See what the data shows
Wichita home sale prices increased the most out of the largest U.S. metro areas, according to a SmartAsset ranking. The company ranked the largest 100 metro areas by one-year price increases from Zillow’s home sale price data. Wichita ranked first,…
Arkansas City hosts ribbon cutting for park renovations
Arkansas City hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at Lovie Watson Park. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce and marked the culmination of extensive efforts by Arkansas City's Parks Department to renovate the park. The renovations…
Wichita Fire Department hosts kids summer camp
Wichita firefighters took the time to teach kids about being first responders, letting them spend a day in their boots. On Friday, the Wichita Fire Department hosted a summer camp, giving kids a personal perspective on the life of a…
Cowley County’s first temporary homeless shelter welcomed its first guest last week
An emergency shelter is now open in Cowley County, and it has already housed its first temporary residents. The shelter has been in the works for years but now has the opportunity to change lives. In Cowley County, resources for housing…
Sedgwick to have city-run EMS service for the first time in 7 years
The city of Sedgwick will have a city-run EMS service for the first time since 2017. City leaders made the decision to give up their certificate to run EMS services because they were not getting enough volunteers. This meant the closest…
Breathing new life onto Main Streets with Kansas grants
A Kansas grant is helping put new apartments into old buildings across the state. "It's crucial to have on Main Street. Main Streets have been notorious for dying out and we are very proud of our Main Street and what we…
Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau unveils new trolley
The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new "Big Blue" trolley. The organization has been operating a red trolley for a decade that shuttles visitors on tours of the historic Old West town. The new 30-seat trolley features…
Wichita City Council amends drought response plan ordinance
The Wichita City Council narrowly passed an amendment to the drought response plan ordinance. It passed 4-3. The ordinance lets the city manager take multiple factors into consideration when determining the drought stage. Right now, it is based on the 12-month…
Free public parking? You’ll see a lot fewer spots in downtown Wichita next year
The vast majority of free public parking in downtown Wichita will soon be replaced with metered stalls and other pay-to-park options. Even public parking structures that have traditionally been free, including the Old Town garage, will charge customers beginning on…
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