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 […]
April 16, 2026 | By Tammara Fogle
The Wichita Board of Education is accepting applications for the At-Large position. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Board of Education. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside within the Wichita Public Schools boundaries, and be registered to vote in Sedgwick County. Those who are interested are required to […]
April 13, 2026 | By The Active Age
Habitat for Humanity on Monday announced the launch of Pope Leo Village in northeast Wichita, which will turn eight boarded-up public housing properties into homes for eight families. According to a news release, the project is ” dedicated to honoring the vision and service of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope. Made possible by […]
March 31, 2026 | By The Active Age
A burn ban is imposed in Wichita and 16 counties by the State of Kansas through the entire month of April. According to a news release, restricted activities include burning the following: Trees and brush from land clearing; Crop residues; Construction debris; and Yard waste. To comply with the regulations, the Wichita Fire Department will […]
March 13, 2026 | By The Active Age
Two popular local attractions are offering special free activities while schools are out for Spring Break. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has two programs: Sunday, March 15th: “Clock Wise: Tower Tours and Activity” Visitors can experience behind-the-scenes with a tour of the museum’s iconic clock tower and try designing their own clock fae. Sunday, March […]
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Exploration Place today opens the Adventure Playscape, a 6.5-acre outdoor destination on its riverfront campus designed to draw families from across the Midwest. The attraction features 10 themed environments inspired by Kansas’ landscape, heritage and identity. “The Adventure Playscape is part of an emerging national movement in destination play, in which investment in world-class outdoor […]
March 9, 2026 | By The Active Age
TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following storm damage sustained over the weekend in Kansas. Storms last weekend produced hail and high winds in Butler County and elsewhere, including a tornado in Johnson County. “After a storm, our instinct is to […]
March 7, 2026 | By The Active Age
The community is invited to a free tailgate party before the Wichita State men’s basketball team takes on Florida Atlantic University in the final home game of the regular season. Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 on the south lawn of Charles Koch Arena (the rain location is in the multipurpose practice facility […]
March 1, 2026 | By The Active Age
The 2026 ozone season officially begins Sunday, March 1, continuing through October 31. According to a news release, the City monitors air quality throughout the year, but during this time, our region is more at risk of experiencing high ozone levels. Ground-level ozone is an invisible, harmful air pollutant that can impact public health, the […]
February 26, 2026 | By The Active Age
Early in-person voting at satellite locations are open to registered City of Wichita voters beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, for the 2026 Wichita Special Election. Satellite early in-person voting is available at nine locations Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Evangel Presbyterian […]
February 12, 2026 | By The Active Age
The city of Wichita’s Animal Services department is offering residents a series of free microchip clinics throughout February. Free Microchip Mondays are being held from 8-10 a.m. each Monday in February at 3303 N. Hillside. This service will be first come, first served to 50 pets each Monday. All pets must be on a leash […]
February 3, 2026 | By The Active Age
Kansas Attorney General Kobach is warning consumers to be vigilant regarding a sophisticated email scam impersonating the U.S. District Court. “Kansans should never respond to unsolicited emails claiming to be official court summons—these are sophisticated scams designed to steal personal information or infect devices with malware. State and federal courts do not serve legal documents […]
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One week remains before the Feb. 10 deadline for Wichita residents to register to vote in the 2026 Wichita Special Election on March 3. To cast a ballot in the Special Election, a person must be: A citizen of the United States A resident of the City of Wichita At least 18 years old by […]
January 17, 2026 | By The Active Age
A suspect in a home invasion robbery was seriously wounded in a wild shootout in southeast Wichita, police said. According to a news release: At about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, officers assigned to Patrol East heard several gunshots and then received a Gunshot Detection System (GSD) alert in the 5300 block of E. Funston. Officers arrived […]
January 12, 2026 | By The Active Age
Eleven of Sedgwick County’s regular polling locations will be unavailable for the March 3 special election regarding a City of Wichita sales tax. According to a news release from the city, the Sedgwick County Election office informed the City on Jan. 11 of the situation, which will impact approximately 26,000 voters. In a statement Monday, […]
January 3, 2026 | By Tammara Fogle
Two men suffered serious injuries Friday in apparently unrelated explosions of fireworks they found on the ground. Police “are urging the public to leave any unexploded fireworks or suspicious objects in place and call 911,” according to a news release. FIRST INCIDENT At 12:46 p.m. FRIDAY, officers responded to a shooting call in the 1100 […]
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Wichita police used a drone to track down a 46-year-old suspected of robbing a Circle K in southwest Wichita on Friday. According to a news release, officers responded at 5:20 a.m. Friday to a robbery call at the Circle K at 1254 S. Tyler. An employee told officers a man entered the store armed with […]
December 29, 2025 | By The Active Age
The holidays haven’t been all peace and goodwill in Wichita. Police spent the last week responding to a string of deadly shootings and accidents. According to news releases: HOME INVASION Police responded to a home invasion and shooting that occurred around 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in the 100 block of North Ash. One man […]