Maeve Ashbrook
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Wichita’s Civitan Club, old fire station, up for auction
A historic Wichita building in Riverside, currently the home of Wichita's Civitan Club, is up for auction. → Read More
‘There’s history here’ | Unique Wichita auction opens to remember local laser tag course
Everything left behind inside the old Laser Quest, including its course, in east Wichita is up for auction. → Read More
Wichita Public Schools continues process to adopt new elementary math curriculum
Wichita Public Schools is holding a meeting Tuesday night for families and teachers to chime in on a new elementary math curriculum. → Read More
Wichita City Council to consider 'Downtown Streets Conceptual Plan'
Wichita city leaders said the plan promotes safety and walkability in the downtown area. → Read More
Kansas lawmakers yet again debating version of ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
The House Education Committee is set to have a hearing on House Bill 2236 Wednesday. → Read More
WSU Tech ready to help Integra hire nearly 2,000 people in the coming years
Integra, a Wichita technology company, announced its plans to expand and build a new plant Thursday. → Read More
WPD hosts first Second Chance Thursday of the year
People can clear minor traffic warrants and handle driver's license issues at Second Chance Thursday. → Read More
Wichita Family Crisis Center to open new facility this year
The Wichita Family Crisis Center's shelter will more than triple in capacity. → Read More
How to know if you qualify for free tax prep in Wichita
The 2022 tax season is underway, and one non-profit is offering free tax prep for people who qualify. → Read More
Sumner County farm sees high demand for eggs
Zyba Acres said it has a waitlist of customers for eggs. → Read More
Road conditions in Wichita improve Wednesday
The City of Wichita did not activate its Emergency Accident Reporting Plan during this week's winter weather event. → Read More
KDOT crews on standby, prepared for winter weather
No matter where it snows in Kansas this weekend, KDOT staff is urging drivers to be careful on state highways. → Read More
Wichita firefighters to carry Narcan in 2023
Training is underway to teach all Wichita firefighters how to administer Narcan, a medication that can reverse drug overdoses. → Read More
South Wichita bike shop, opened in 1963, to close
Tom Sawyer Bicycle Shop in south Wichita is closing after sixty years in business. → Read More
Dozens of Wichitans, high schoolers attend Scheels Career Expo Saturday
Scheels hosted a Career Expo in downtown Wichita Friday and Saturday for interested applicants. → Read More
New community mailboxes excite south Wichita neighborhood
For months, residents in one Wichita neighborhood had to pick up their mail at a nearby post office. → Read More
Wichita City Council approves project to hand out Narcan kits
The Wichita Overdose Recovery Kit Expedited Delivery, or WORKED, project is in partnership with Safe Streets Wichita. → Read More
Retail business incubator program accepting applications again
The Garages, a free incubator program for retail businesses in Wichita, is looking for new participants. → Read More
Wichita non-profit holds traditional Ukrainian Christmas Friday
The International Rescue Committee threw its first Ukrainian Christmas celebration for Wichita's Ukrainian community. → Read More
Walmart admits tax issue on Jan. 1 following new Kansas sales tax on groceries
In a statement to KAKE News, Walmart said it did accidentally overcharge some customers when implementing the state's new sales tax on groceries. → Read More