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policy
Sedgwick County receives $22 million in new state transportation dollars under the legislation passed in the 2026 session, directing funds to specific suburban routes while leaving several downtown Wichita corridors without added support.
property
Delano posted a 7.1 percent gross rental yield in the second quarter, the strongest figure among Wichita neighborhoods tracked by county records.
property
A bus rapid transit extension along US-54 will turn farmland west of Maize Road into housing and offices for downtown workers.
property
Projects in Sedgwick County target renters seeking maintenance-free living as median home prices exceed $275,000.
wellness
Device habits and daily pressures are shortening rest for many in the city, yet targeted routines show results.
finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Wichita investors and retirement balances.
policy
The ordinance limits annual assessment increases to 2 percent for primary residences valued below $250,000, starting with the 2027 tax year in Sedgwick County.
wellness
Several city parks now host permanent pull-up bars, resistance stations and marked running loops that cost nothing to use.
property
Monthly ownership costs in several Wichita suburbs have fallen below rents for similar three-bedroom homes, according to fresh market data.
policy
Wichita households in flood-prone districts gain quicker road repairs while users of city pools and community centers see reduced hours after the July 1 budget takes effect.
property
Cash buyers and investment groups are returning to the Wichita market and driving up competition for single-family homes.
wellness
Facilities across the city offer monitored tests and lifestyle programs to help address common sleep disruptions.
property
Bidders need concrete steps to stand out as Sedgwick County auction activity heats up this summer.
wellness
Wichita residents are stocking up on sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir from area markets to support digestion amid rising interest in microbiome health.
wellness
Wichita parks provide multiple no-cost stations for strength training and circuits that residents use year-round.
wellness
Wichita cooks can pull together fresh meals this week from corn, tomatoes and berries sold at neighborhood stands.
wellness
Wichita residents sorting stress symptoms can cut wait times by matching their first contact to the right provider type.
wellness
Wichita groups push group walks and shared meals to counter isolation that now touches one in three local adults.
property
First-time buyers in Wichita are securing properties at auction in College Hill and Delano with help from local grant programs.
property
Single-family homes in established neighborhoods gained ground while condo and townhouse prices flattened through the first half of 2026.
wellness
Wichita Parks and Recreation runs scheduled group fitness sessions at its centers across multiple neighborhoods with options ranging from yoga to circuit training.
wellness
Wichita employees gained clearer protections for mental health leave and new local support options this summer.
wellness
Wichita residents gather for group fitness challenges that combine physical goals with neighborhood connections this summer.
policy
The measure limits annual increases in property taxes for residential properties in Sedgwick County, with the first adjustments scheduled for 2027 tax bills mailed to Wichita addresses.
property
Expanded K-96 access and fresh roadwork are pushing property demand higher in this northwest Wichita suburb.
policy
The approved fiscal plan changes annual tax obligations tied to home values for property owners across Wichita neighborhoods.
policy
The ordinance would redirect portions of the city general fund to expand eligibility for services at facilities including the Linwood Recreation Center and the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.
policy
A 0.5 percent sales tax extension on the November ballot would add roughly 8 cents to every $10 spent at Wichita retailers while directing proceeds to pavement work on 22 miles of local streets.
policy
The new rules set a 10 percent affordable housing target for developments of 20 units or more, placing Wichita's requirements in line with those already operating in Kansas City and Topeka.
policy
Wichita residents gain required public forums where candidates address city taxes, services and Sedgwick County budgets before the August primary.
property
K-96 widening and new business park approvals are pulling buyers into Maize for its direct highway access and lower entry prices than central Wichita.
policy
Wichita residents in east and west side districts gain two new early voting locations while central neighborhoods retain existing sites under the state legislation passed in June.
wellness
Wichita residents are learning to focus on each step and breath during routine walks along local trails this summer.
lifestyle
As foot traffic trends shift toward mixed-use density, Wichita’s original entertainment district is reinventing its architectural past for a new generation of visitors.
culture
From the historic Old Town district to the repurposed industrial spaces along the Arkansas River, a grassroots surge is redefining the city's after-dark identity.
culture
From the banks of the Arkansas River to the historic Delano District, local visionaries have transformed the city into a destination for global art and history.
culture
A look back at how Wichita’s festival landscape transformed from frontier-era roots into the global calendar events that anchor our city today.
lifestyle
Beyond the plate, the city's food scene is defined by the generational dedication of its local restaurateurs.
lifestyle
Wichita's caffeine culture has evolved, moving from quick-stop drive-thrus to community-focused hubs where residents find their rhythm.
lifestyle
From the banks of the Arkansas River to the quiet trails of College Hill, here is how local parks are shaping the pulse of the city.
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