August 12, 2026 | By The Active Age
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Wichita Parks & Recreation, and National Fitness Campaign today officially debuted a Fitness Court and digital wellness programming at Osage Park, 2121 W. 31st Street S. According to a new release: The fitness court was developed by the three entities to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create […]
August 11, 2026 | By The Active Age
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging Postmaster General & CEO David Steiner to address current mail delivery issues that threaten the ability of Colwich residents to receive important U.S. Postal Service deliveries, including absentee ballots, Medicare-related correspondence and other critical federal mail. A news release quotes Moran as saying his “office has heard […]
August 10, 2026 | By The Active Age
The City of Wichita offers several cooling centers for residents to escape the heat this coming week. Between libraries, recreation centers and neighborhood resource centers, the City has 14 different public locations for residents to visit during extremely hot weather. All centers are open and free to the public. Beginning Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August […]
July 30, 2026 | By The Active Age
Construction is now underway on the Wichita Ballpark District, the $113 million mixed-use development adjacent to Equity Bank Park in downtown Wichita’s Delano neighborhood, as EPC Real Estate Group and Murfin Inc. broke ground today on the district’s hospitality anchor, the Wichita Tribute Hotel, a 160-room Tribute Portfolio property by Marriott. According to a news […]
July 20, 2026 | By The Active Age
La Ciudad de Wichita recuerda a los residentes la importancia de tomar precauciones durante los períodos de calor extremo. Un evento de calor extremo ocurre cuando las temperaturas son mucho más altas de lo normal para una determinada época del año. El calor extremo puede ser muy peligroso y causa más muertes relacionadas con el […]
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The City of Wichita wants to remind residents of the dangers of extreme heat. An extreme heat event is a series of hot days, much hotter than average for a particular time and place. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The American Red Cross offers these tips about […]
July 16, 2026 | By The Active Age
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) announced that Southwest Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Wichita and Nashville International Airport (BNA) beginning in March 2027. The new route will connect south-central Kansas with one of the nation’s fastest-growing leisure and business destinations while also providing additional connections through Southwest’s network. “Nashville nonstop service […]
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Kansas families looking to make the most of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program will find one of the state’s largest collections of participating attractions and experiences in Wichita. Sunflower Summer is designed to help Kansas families explore the state through free admission to museums, zoos, historical attractions and other destinations. Through Aug. 2, the Sunflower […]
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Mail ballots for the 2026 Primary Election are being distributed to Sedgwick County residents who have requested an advance ballot by mail. Eligible voters are advised to complete ballots carefully following the enclosed instructions and return them to a valid location. Advance by mail ballots can be returned in multiple ways: By […]
July 15, 2026 | By The Active Age
Following a national search, Wichita City Manager Dennis Marstall has appointed Michael Mire to serve as Wichita Fire Department’s (WFD) 15th Chief. According to a news release, Mire is a nearly 30-year veteran of the Houston, Texas Fire Department, currently serving as an Assistant Fire Chief and oversees the Emergency Response Command. Mire served in […]
July 9, 2026 | By The Active Age
The NCAA has chosen Wichita to co-host the opening round of the 2027 and 2028 Division I Men’s Basketball Championships, calling it a “basketball-crazed community.” According to a news release Thursday: The NCAA this week awarded Wichita, Kansas, the hosting rights for the Opening Round of the 2027 and 2028 Division I Men’s Basketball Championships. […]
July 7, 2026 | By The Active Age
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound, isolated seniors. The program is experiencing low volunteer numbers because of the summer vacation season. A program of Senior Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels delivers about 800 meals each day Monday through Friday. To volunteer, submit a volunteer application at this website: https://seniorservicesofwichita.org/meals-on-wheels/
June 30, 2026 | By Tammara Fogle
Sedgwick County seeking election workers With the addition of 10 polling sites and the Aug. 4 primary election approaching, Sedgwick County is recruiting election workers. “Being an election worker is a way to play an active role and important role in the community while earning extra money in the process,” Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater said. […]
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Two teen-age females were wounded and dozens of rounds fired in a dispute that escalated out of social media, with “grown adults” playing a significant role in the mayhem, Wichita police say. According to a news release: Wichita police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a Friday night shooting that injured two people in […]
June 21, 2026 | By The Active Age
One person is dead following a tornado that struck Sedgwick County. According to a news release from the county, emergency personnel responded to the report of a building collapse at 125thStreet N. and N. I-135 around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21. The 9-1-1 call was from a lineman in the area working on a power […]
June 19, 2026 | By Tammara Fogle
Wichita police investigators are assisting the Wichita Fire Department after an adult person was found dead inside an RV following a fire Thursday morning in the 7600 block of East 71st Street. According to a news release: At about 8:37 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, Wichita fire crews responded to the area and found an […]
June 17, 2026 | By The Active Age
Wichita police crisis negotiators successfully negotiated with a 15-year-old from a rooftop in downtown Wichita after a foot pursuit. According to a news release, on Tuesday at 6:11 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of juveniles with firearms at an apartment complex near Murdock and Waco. When officers arrived, they located two juveniles who […]
June 15, 2026 | By The Active Age
The Wichita Police Department arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of 59-year-old Stevie Lee Young. According to a new release, on Sunday, June 14, at 11:44 a.m., Wichita police were dispatched to a shooting with injuries call in the 400 block of North Market Street. When officers arrived, they found Young […]
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Wichita police are investigating the shooting death of a 59-year-old Wichita man. On Jun 14, at 11:44 a.m., Wichita police were dispatched to a shooting with injuries call in the 400 block of North Market Street. When officers arrived, they found the 59-year-old man inside his car, suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS began lifesaving […]
June 9, 2026 | By The Active Age
Wichita police officers recovered nine firearms, including one stolen handgun, after responding to a large teen party at a short-term rental late Monday night. According to a news release: At approximately 11:16 p.m. on June 8, 2026, officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving weapons at a residence in the 11300 block of West Bekemeyer. […]
June 5, 2026 | By The Active Age
Kansas veterans are invited to share their stories with the Library of Congress during an event on Monday, June 8. It’s happening at the Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas, 707 N. Main in Wichita. The library’s Veteran History Project now has over 119,000 stories from World War I to the present. The […]
May 27, 2026 | By The Active Age
HESSTON – On any given day throughout the school year, members of the Hesston College baseball team could be found preparing for their season. From practices to the weight room to games, not to mention academics, college athletes have a lot of demand placed upon them. But the 2025-26 Larks had a standing date for […]
May 17, 2026 | By Tammara Fogle
Wichita Police are investigating a shooting that injured four people during a large party late Saturday night in east Wichita. According to a news release: At approximately 11:38 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 8800 block of E. Denker Circle. When officers arrived, they encountered a chaotic scene involving a […]
April 29, 2026 | By The Active Age
The Active Age won several awards in the 2026 Kansas Press Association contest for work done last year. The Active Age 55+ Resource Guide won first place for special advertising sections. The guide, which contains information about hundreds of businesses, nonprofits and other organizations that serve seniors, is distributed throughout the year through senior centers, […]
April 28, 2026 | By The Active Age
TOPEKA – Residents, businesses, and agents affected by recent severe weather are advised to contact the Kansas Department of Insurance if they have an issue with an insurance claim. The insurance department has been in contact with local authorities in the county and urges anyone affected by the storm to contact the Department if they […]