Deborah Shaar
KMUW
Wichita, KS, United States
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Wichita Bus Tour Company Welcomes The Return Of Summer Travelers
Summer vacation is back. After the pandemic canceled most plans last year, AAA says the rising COVID-19 vaccination rate and relaxed health guidelines are → Read More
Sedgwick County Opens Up Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility For Kids Over 12
Adolescents are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations . The Sedgwick County Health Department on Thursday began offering the Pfizer vaccine to kids over → Read More
Facing Declining Demand For Vaccinations, Sedgwick County Opens Clinic To Walk-ins
Starting Monday, walk-ins will be allowed at Sedgwick County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic inside the former central library in downtown Wichita. The → Read More
Need A Shot? Sedgwick County Offering Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The Sedgwick County Health Department is offering more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccination in the next few weeks. → Read More
Wichita Entertainment Venues Coming Back To Life Following Pandemic Shutdown
After going dark because of the pandemic, many big entertainment venues in Wichita are reopening for live performances this spring. Stages at the Orpheum → Read More
Wichita Flower Shop Caters To Growing Trend: Proud 'Plant Parents'
Houseplants are back — in a big way. Just ask Tillie’s Flowers. → Read More
Sedgwick County Ends Mask Mandate Before New State Law Takes Effect
Sedgwick County has ended its mask mandate and other safety protocols intended to fight the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Another COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens In Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County opened a second mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic today as more residents become eligible to receive the vaccine. The clinic will run → Read More
It Survived A Depression And Two World Wars. Now, Fruhauf Uniforms Marches Through Latest Challenge
Fruhauf Uniforms in Wichita survived the 1918 pandemic, the Great Depression and more recent recessions. And now, with the pandemic, it’s again finding its → Read More
Despite State Lawsuit, New Tribal Casino Opening In Park City
A new casino owned by a Native American tribe opens Tuesday in Park City. The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma built the CrossWinds Casino after receiving → Read More
New Health Order Relaxes Some COVID-19 Business Restrictions In Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County’s new COVID-19 public health order relaxes some business restrictions and allows larger gatherings. Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns issued → Read More
State Ethics Group Fines Michael O'Donnell $25K For Campaign Finance Violations
Former Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell was fined $25,000 by the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission for violating campaign finance laws. O → Read More
Appointments Closed For Now As Sedgwick County Awaits More COVID-19 Vaccines
The Sedgwick County Health Department expects to receive more COVID-19 vaccine this week. The county is in Phase 2 of the state vaccination plan but will → Read More
The 2020 Election Set Records In Sedgwick County
The 2020 general election set records in Sedgwick County for early voting and the overall number of ballots cast. A post-election report presented to → Read More
Wichita Health Care Workers Receive First Coronavirus Vaccines
Health care workers in Wichita were among the first in the state to get the new COVID-19 vaccination. Five employees of the Ascension Via Christi health → Read More
Former Sedgwick County GOP Leader Dalton Glasscock Selected To Fill Commission Vacancy
Sedgwick County Republicans selected their former leader to serve the remainder of the term for the 2nd District seat on the county commission. → Read More
Sedgwick County Issues New Health Order And Sets Up Online Portal To Report Violators
A new COVID-19 health order for Sedgwick County limits public gatherings to 25 people and continues current restrictions for businesses. The mandates are → Read More
With Slim Lead Over O'Donnell, Lopez Wins Sedgwick County Commission Race
Voters elected Democrat Sarah Lopez to a four-year term on the Sedgwick County Commission. Official election results certified Monday confirm Lopez won the → Read More
Sedgwick County Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions, Adds Fine For Violations
In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the area, Sedgwick County is tightening restrictions on bars, restaurants and → Read More
Sedgwick County Sees Increase In Registered Voters, Ballots Cast In 2020 General Election
Preliminary voter turnout numbers in Sedgwick County show more votes were cast in Tuesday's general election than in the 2016 presidential election. The → Read More