This Week in Sedgwick County 

Board of County Commissioners

  • The BoCC approved minutes from the En Banc meeting with the City of Wichita April 29, 2025.
  • Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring May 22, 2025, as End the Stigma Day.
  • The BoCC approved a proclamation declaring May 12-16, 2025, as Law Week.
  • Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, as EMS Week.
  • The BoCC approved a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week.
  • Commissioners approved the appointment of John Crane and the reappointment of Susan Ternes to the Wichita/Sedgwick County Access Advisory Board.
  • The BoCC approved a joint resolution with the City of Wichita to establish the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition and to appoint members, including Kenny Barker, Heath Bechler, Phillip Brownlee, Dr. Seth Chauhan, Rena Cole, David Dahl, Randy Ecker, Dr. Claire Gregory, Steve Kanau, Tonya LeBrun, Captain Matt Lynch and Commissioner Jeff Blubaugh.
  • Commissioners approved the Solid Waste Plan Update - 2025, the recommendations of the Solid Waste Committee and Solid Waste Fees for 2026.
  • The BoCC approved the real estate purchase agreement for 610 N. Main, the building currently owned and occupied by Envision.
  • Commissioners received and filed the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which was a clean audit with no findings.
  • The BoCC approved the recommendations from the Board of Bid and Contracts’ regular meeting on May 8, 2025.

 Upcoming Events

  • Sedgwick County invites citizens to explore and influence how YOUR tax dollars are budgeted by using our new 2026 Budget Simulator - an interactive, hands-on tool that encourages residents to help prioritize County spending and resources for next year’s budget. From now through May 23, 2025, share your feedback by going to Sedgwick County: What is your priority - Balancing Act.
  • Enjoy a Flocktail cocktail at the Sedgwick County Zoo! This adults-only social event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6-8:30 p.m. gives visitors 21 years+ exclusive access to drinks, food and live music by the Kimberly Paige Trio. Buy tickets at Flocktail – Sedgwick County Zoo.
  • Exploration Place continues its RiverFlix series in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6 p. with the movie “Minions.” Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy a family movie under the stars every Friday through Oct. 17, excluding July 4 and Oct. 3. No admission or registration is needed. Check the movie schedule at RiverFlix.
  • The Tunnel to Towers golf tournament on May 19, 2025, honors 9/11 heroes by supporting families of fallen first responders and Gold Star families and by working to eliminate veteran homelessness. Team registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Tex Consolver Golf Course, 1931 S. Tyler Road in Wichita. For more information, call Sonny Glennon at 316-640-7029 or visit Tunnel to Towers.
  • Starting May 23 through Sept. 14, 2025, Exploration Place’s new exhibit, Barbie: You Can Be Anything: The Experience! can help kids discover their future careers. Barbie is the ultimate guide, holding more than 200 jobs over the last 60 years. Children can explore a variety of careers and learn the stories of real-life women who broke barriers in their industry. Learn more at Barbie: You Can Be Anything | Special Exhibit at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.

Watch the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/nFv_cqoEIV0?si=9AAbNUdWDtAuV5SC.