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Wichita city officials again must deal with deficits in upcoming budget talks
Wichita city officials again have deficit holes to plug as they begin preparing the 2014 and 2015 budgets.
Expandability key component to new central library plans
Wichita library officials rolled out a scaled-back plan for a new central library at Second and McLean on Tuesday, with plans to start seeking design proposals for the $29 million facility next month.
Wichita City Council to see 2014 budget for first time
Wichita City Council members will get their first look at the 2014 budget during a workshop scheduled to follow a brief council agenda Tuesday.
Fear of a U.S. gun control crackdown fuels state, local efforts to bolster gun rights
Concerns about the federal government cracking down on control of guns has spurred state and local elected officials to ramp up their efforts to protect gun rights.
Survey reveals Wichitans’ priorities for tax spending, officials say
The taxpayers have spoken, Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Jim Skelton said Wednesday, and now it’s time for a community dialogue to home in on future priorities for public spending.
County approves additional $658,000 for work on 53rd Street North
An additional $658,000 was approved Wednesday by the Sedgwick County Commission so work on improving 53rd Street North could begin.
Commissioner wants to change Second Amendment support from resolution to proclamation
One commissioner sought Tuesday to change a proposed resolution calling for Sedgwick County to support the Second Amendment from a resolution to a proclamation.
Mayor, City Council member take aim at Americans for Prosperity
Mayor Carl Brewer and a colleague fired back at Americans for Prosperity supporters Tuesday during a discussion about the financing of the Ambassador Hotel downtown.
Survey respondents say they’re willing to invest in Wichita area’s future
Wichita and Sedgwick County residents who responded to a community survey say they are ready to put their self-interests aside and spend money on the future of their communities.
Sedgwick County commissioner seeks support of Second Amendment
A Sedgwick County commissioner wants to see the commission speak in a unified voice in support of the Second Amendment.
City Council considers seeking aid in defending Wichita police against use-of-force litigation
An increasing number of lawsuits over use of force by Wichita police officers is prompting the City Council to consider hiring outside, private attorneys to help defend the city.
Key to making water conservation successful in Wichita is to involve community, city officials say
The water conservation battle that Wichita is joining this summer isn’t unique to Kansas.
Wichita launches plan to prevent air pollution problems
City officials rolled out a two-pronged plan Friday to attack expected summertime air pollution problems.
Wichita will try out electronic parking for lot next to Century II
Wichita officials rolled out the probable future of downtown parking Wednesday in a parking lot near Century II.
City, library officials seek public input through Activate-Wichita.com
City and library officials rolled out another piece of a plan to bring policy debates to the public Wednesday: Activate Wichita, a virtual town hall on the Internet to gather citizen opinion.
Wichita City Council to reorganize at Tuesday meeting
The Wichita City Council will reorganize on Tuesday for 2013, welcoming a new vice mayor, a new District 4 council member and the return of three incumbents for new four-year terms.
City Council OKs clarification of Exchange Place agreement
A revised ordinance clarifying the development agreement for a major downtown project won approval from the Wichita City Council on Tuesday.
Wichita City Council approves bonds for Century II renovation
A $1.91 million bond issue for capital improvements to convention space at Century II won approval from the Wichita City Council on Tuesday.
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