News across Greater Wichita
Shockers rock with Shock Rock at Shocktoberfest bonfire
Tree Planting Volunteers Needed
Help Us Grow a Greener Wichita!
Symphonic band mixes traditional and novel pieces
Artsy Fartsy: A conversation with Cooper Pack
Senior | English education major Q: What’s your favorite type of music to play? A: That’s tough. That’s so tough. For the longest time here in college, I played pep band music. There’s a sort of joy that always comes with that. But then, when I went into the concert band, the…
REVIEW: “No Choice But Action: The Kansas Postpunk Revolution,” an in-depth retelling of a bygone era
A newly released book written by two Wichita State English professors delves into an underexplored movement in Kansas history — punk (or rather, postpunk). “No Choice But Action: The Kansas Postpunk Revolution” is a 10-year-long project by Francis Connor and Darren DeFrain. And…
Golf Wichita is Going Cashless
Golf Wichita is Going Cashless Beginning January 2, 2027
Route 17 (Park Line) Detour Notice
Route 17 (Park Line) will be detoured for the 2026 Parade of Stars from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
SGA senator seeks direct interaction with constituents through senate forums
Senate affairs and Operations Chairperson Andrew Beam introduced a bill on Wednesday that would create forums to help senators engage with the student body. The goal is for senators to hear from their constituents more directly, so that more impactful legislation can be passed.…
Wichita protesters urge Kansas cities to stop assisting ICE enforcement efforts
Some Wichita City Council members said they want to prohibit local police from partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
October 2026 Derby News
Check out the Derby News to learn about upcoming events and city project updates.
OPINION: Displacing homeless Wichitans isn’t the solution to the larger problem
We were all taught to treat others as we would like to be treated, but that didn’t stick with everyone. The City of Wichita recently announced that dozens of people must leave the largest homeless encampment in Wichita by Oct. 12. The City of Wichita says 20-25 people live there,…
Home Repair Program Annual Waitlist Renewal
The City of Wichita Home Repair Program will temporarily close to new applications from October 1 through October 14, 2026, while staff complete the program’s annual waitlist renewal process.