Wichita News and Announcements

Rock Road at Kellogg Opens On November 12, 2009

The Kellogg and Rock Road interchange project takes a major step forward On November 12, 2009 when all Rock Road traffic lanes are opened and all left turns restored at...

EarthTalk: more affordable energy-efficient cars

Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are the rest of us—who live in...

City7 Programming Update - November 10, 2009

City7, or cable Channel 7, is now featuring three new Local Loop Studio 7 programs, which feature:
- An update on the project to build a new Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, with...

News from the Ulrich Museum of Art - November 10, 2009

Talk on robots with author and NPR editor Thursday
What are the robots of the 21st century really like? Who is constructing them? Join author Lee Gutkind as he shares insight...

Free Business Counseling At Rec Centers

Beginning on Thursday, the City of Wichita will offer a series of free mini-seminars that outline basic steps required to start and sustain a small business. Classes will run from...

New Facade Program

Applications are available at www.wichita.gov and City offices.
The City of Wichita has launched the newly created Neighborhood Façade Program, which is designed to assist...

Mayor, Council to Attend NLC conference

National League of Cities convenes in San Antonio.
Mayor Carl Brewer and members of the Wichita City Council will travel to San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 10-14  for the National...

Homeless Assistance Program

City of Wichita officials announced a program on November 6, 2009 that provides housing for the homeless or people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The Homelessness...

Closures for Veterans Day

In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11. This includes City Hall, Park Recreation Centers, Century II, CityArts,...

United Way To Announce Final Campaign Results at Luncheon