September 3, 2024 | By Joel Mathis The Journal
On the day after Valentine’s Day, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach went to the Capitol and made a surprising announcement to the media: Nearly 60 years after the state carried out its last execution – and almost exactly 30 years after its current death penalty law went into effect – Kansas might soon be ready […]
August 23, 2024 | By Bonita Gooch/Community Voice
If you live near 21st and Grove in the heart of Northeast Wichita, walked to your refrigerator and you needed just one fresh ingredient in preparation for your evening meal, too bad. The nearest store selling fresh meat and vegetables was 3 miles away. While 3 miles is an inconvenience for some, it’s nearly impossible for […]
August 22, 2024 | By Trace Salzbrenner/The Beacon
Money drives politics, fueling the same question every election: Who’s trying to buy influence with their donations? But finding out who funds city or county races can be a challenge if you don’t know where or what to look for. Mark Skoglund, executive director of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, said voters should look for […]
August 15, 2024 | By Loren Amelunke/The Sunflower
Above: Lawonder Markham stands on the porch of the home she raised her daughter in and now owns. Photo by Monique Bever/The Sunflower Lawonder Markham’s home is her comfort place — it’s where she raised her daughter, where she took care of her mother until she died and where she’s lived since 2003. But […]
August 8, 2024 | By Trace Salzbrenner/The Beacon
TAKEAWAYS Wichita faces a looming budget shortfall, forcing the City Council to pick between raising taxes or cutting back services. “The city is facing challenges,” District 4 Council Member Dalton Glasscock said. “We’re thoughtfully weighing how we can still provide excellent service for our citizens.” City Manager Robert Layton suggested several cost-cutting measures for the […]
May 23, 2024 | By The Active Age
Senior Services, Inc. is experiencing extremely low volunteer numbers in its Meals on Wheels program due to the start of the vacation season. The program delivers approximately 800 lunch-time meals each weekday to homebound, isolated seniors. According to a news release, the program has experienced numerous open delivery routes each day for several weeks. Having […]
March 22, 2024 | By The Active Age
Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD 1) is encouraging residents to take preventive measures to protect their property from the threat of wildfires. On Monday, March 25 at 11 a.m., Fire Marshal Brad Crisp and the crew of SCFD 1 Station #32, 7750 N. Wyandotte Way, Park City, will demonstrate several easy ways to reduce […]
March 1, 2024 | By Bonnie Bing
New season, new look. We won’t forget the frigid days of winter, but it’s time to enjoy warm spring breezes and sunny summer days. Are you ready for a new look? Well, ladies, here is your chance to get a new hair style and makeup tips that will make you feel brand new. And if […]
January 30, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Active Age is looking for a pickleball team to represent us at Picklepalooza, to be held at Chicken N’ Pickle on Friday, June 21. (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly gave the date as June 12). The event, which annually raises money for Senior Services, Inc. and the Alzheimer’s Association, allows […]
January 11, 2024 | By The Active Age
The city of Wichita has revamped its Home Repair program and will open applications and the wait list on Feb. 1. The Home Repair program assists low- and moderate-income homeowners with critical home repairs to achieve two main goals: 1) Stabilize homeowners within their primary unit of residence, assisting with the goal of sustaining affordable […]
November 3, 2023 | By MATTHEW KELLY
After a month of searching, a temporary location for Wichita’s emergency winter shelter has been identified. The City Council will vote Tuesday on a $685,000 package to support a no-barrier 24/7 shelter for up to 250 people at 2220 E. 21st St., a city-owned property that used to house the Fundamental Learning Center. The facility […]
October 13, 2023 | By The Active Age
Housing prices in Wichita increased an average of 30% in 22 months. Sedgwick County’s rent has been up at least 8.5% since 2019. We all desire a place to call home, but is attainable quality housing too far out of reach for many Wichitans? Members of the Wichita Journalism Collaborative (WJC) see the housing disparities […]
October 2, 2023 | By Amy Geiszler-Jones
More than just physical fitness motivates a group of Wichitans to hit the gym at 5:45 a.m. three days a week. They’ve found friendships and — whether they know it or not — maybe a boost of mental health wellness. The group’s members first came together in September 2008 when Steve Rainbolt, Wichita State University’s […]
September 28, 2023 | By The Active Age
The Active Age is giving away two tickets to a Halloween-themed performance featuring the Wurlitzer pipe organ at Century II on Thursday, Oct. 12. The event starts with a dance at 7 p.m., followed by a showing of the classic silent movie, “The Phantom of the Operate” with live music by Clark Wilson on the […]
September 1, 2023 | By Joe Stumpe
PBS Kansas chief Victor Hogstrom says there’s a simple reason why the public television station is bringing back the Senior Expo this month. “We knew it was a very popular event,” Hogstrom said. “Our audience is also that audience.” Hogstrom is all about audience engagement, and resurrecting the Expo is just one of many moves […]
August 29, 2023 | By The Active Age
After years of deferred maintenance, the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center will soon get a new roof structure and membrane to protect it from weather. According to a news release from the city, which owns the facility, the project is expected to begin next month and be completed in the spring of 2024. […]
August 28, 2023 | By Matthew Kelly/Wichita Eagle
Certain Wichita residents will soon be able to apply to have more of their 2023 property taxes refunded through a combination of state and city programs. The City Council has approved a one-year tax relief pilot program that aims to provide targeted tax relief for low-income seniors, disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, and low-income […]
August 15, 2023 | By The Active Age
Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman in the fight against hunger in our community by creating a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl using wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques. This free Senior Wednesday program happens starts with refreshments at 10 a.m. at 106 Henrion Hall on the campus of Wichita State University. The bowls participants make will be donated to […]
August 10, 2023 | By By Andrew Lopez, KMUW
LIBERAL — A white Dodge Caravan pulls up in front of the Dillons grocery store in Liberal, Kansas, and Floyd Coleman steps out to help his next passenger into the minivan. Coleman, a 63-year-old retired truck driver, shuttles people around town for Liberal’s senior center. He has a few pickups and drop-offs throughout the day […]
July 27, 2023 | By The Active Age
Beginning Monday, July 31, Wichita Municipal Court will begin requiring the use of Yondr bags in its courtrooms. According to a news release from the city, the usage of the Yondr bag technology is aimed at enhancing the safety or attendees and ensuring a distraction-free environment in Municipal Court. The bags are soft, lockable pouches […]
July 24, 2023 | By The Active Age
Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits to deliver distribute free groceries and more to Wichita residents at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. Convoy of Hope will hold the event at the following locations: Bethel Life Center, Colvin Elementary, Hope Church, McAdams Park, Evergreen Recreation Center, Kansas State […]
July 21, 2023 | By Celia Hack/KMUW
One of Wichita’s key resources for unhoused women, Salvation Army’s emergency shelter, will close Aug. 11. The announcement comes while most of Wichita’s homeless shelters are already at capacity, said Angie Prather, vice president of marketing and chief community engagement officer for United Way of the Plains. “This decrease will strain the system,” Prather wrote in […]
July 13, 2023 | By The Active Age
American Airlines has announced seasonal nonstop service to Miami International Airport beginning Saturday, Nov. 11. The service will operate on Saturdays only through March 30, 2024. The flights will be operated by a 76-seat Embraer-175 aircraft. Depart ICT at 6:45 a.m.; arrive MIA at 11:20 a.m. (local times) Depart MIA at 7:30 p.m.; arrive ICT […]
June 26, 2023 | By The Active Age
American Airlines will offer daily, nonstop flights from Wichita to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport beginning Sunday, Nov. 5. According to a news release from the city, the flights will be operated with a 65-seat CRJ-700 aircraft that include premium cabins. Phoenix is the second most popular destination from Wichita but has been without daily […]
May 16, 2023 | By NPR
Lifestyle magnate Martha Stewart is making history, as she becomes the oldest person to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated‘s yearly swimsuit issue, at 81. The magazine described Stewart as “the very definition of ‘influencer,’” due to her plethora of shows, books, product lines and social media followers. “I am so thrilled to be on the cover of […]