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This Week in Sedgwick County - Dec. 17, 2025

This Week in Sedgwick County

Board of County Commissioners

  • BoCC approved the regular meeting minutes for Dec. 3, 2025.
  • Commissioners accepted the resignation of Hugh Nicks from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
  • BoCC reappointed Hannah Baker to the Sedgwick County Solid Waste Management Committee.
  • Sedgwick County Commissioners deferred indefinitely an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to purchase and preserve right of way for the Northwest Expressway Project.
  • BoCC authorized a transfer of budget authority of $1,281,357.08 from the Operating Reserve to the Treasurer Administration fund center in the General Fund, and authorized payment for 2025 tax foreclosure sale proceeds to be distributed as ordered by the 18th Judicial District Court.
  • Commissioners approved a service agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC. for the nutrition congregate and home-delivered meals program.
  • Commissioners approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Dec. 11, 2025.
  • No binding action was taken in executive session.

Upcoming Events

  • First-half tax payments are due Dec. 20, 2025, for Sedgwick County property tax bills mailed on Nov. 26. Residents can pay in person at the Treasurer’s Office, 100 N. Broadway, Ste.100, or at any County tag/tax office, online or over the phone at (833) 303-6683 using a credit card.
  • Wild Lights continues at Sedgwick County Zoo until Dec. 21, 2025. It features an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures. Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo.
  • Sedgwick County offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Emergency services will be available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.
  • Sedgwick County and Wichita law enforcement, firefighters and EMS are competing again for the American Red Cross Battle of the Badges, a friendly rivalry to see which agency can bring in the most blood donations through Dec. 31, 2025. Make an appointment now at Donate Blood, Platelets or Plasma. Give Life | Red Cross Blood.
  • The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St., is featuring a Miniature Christmas Trees Exhibit and Moore Family Toy Santa Collection through Jan. 9, 2026. Enjoy free admission on Sundays. Learn more at Free Admission Sunday – Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum.
  • Sedgwick County students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit a design for the “I Voted” sticker that will be given out during the 2026 elections. Additionally, students in grades K-5 may submit a design for a “Future Voter” sticker. The contest runs through Feb. 27, 2026, and winners will be chosen in March by a panel of judges from the community. Artwork must be original and non-partisan. For contest rules and forms, visit "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest | Sedgwick County, Kansas.

 

Watch the meeting at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU9koqgz_dQ.