News across Sedgwick County

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

REVIEW: The Cheesecake Factory brings the thrill of excess to Wichita
When I die, bury me at The Cheesecake Factory. America’s imperial palace of gourmet gluttony — The Cheesecake Factory —opened its first location in Wichita earlier this week. Despite lines stretching out of the door every day since its opening, I managed to snag a table at this…

Derby Permit and New Business Report: October 2, 2026
During the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026, the following permits and new business registrations were issued by the City of Derby.

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.