This Week in Sedgwick County - Aug. 19, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

·         BoCC nominated John Frederick to the Wichita Airport Advisory Board.

·         BoCC approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Aug. 13, 2026.

·         BoCC approved DER2026-00007: adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 as an element of the Community Investments Plan 2015-2035, with the modification adopted by the City of Wichita.

·         BoCC approved a Capital Improvement Program amendment to increase the 2026 Public Elevator Upgrades project budget.

·         BoCC discussed several adjustments to the 2027 recommended budget in advance of budget adoption next week, including potential changes to the operating budget for departments and the Capital Improvement Plan.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

·         BoCC appointed Jacob Culy to the Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Steering Council.

·         BoCC approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Aug. 13, 2026.

Upcoming Events

·         The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place is hosting RiverFlix for the 2026 season. The public is invited to bring blankets, snacks and a sense of adventure, with food trucks and seating opening at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. The movie on Aug. 21 will be ‘Cars.’ RiverFlix at Exploration Place

·         The City of Derby is celebrating the end of summer at Third Thursday and Derby Market on Aug. 20 from 5-8 p.m. at Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave. Summer Bash Jeep Night features live music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities and one-of-a-kind vehicles. City of Derby Third Thursday

·         Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to attend the final public budget hearing on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. in the lower-level auditorium of the Ruffin Building, 100 N. Broadway. Residents can also give feedback using the online public forum until Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. Budget adoption is scheduled for August 26, following the public hearing and revenue neutral rate hearing. 2027 Recommended Budget

·         Immerse yourself in a night full of local cuisine, refreshing libations and live entertainment at Sedgwick County Zoo’s Zoobilee. The Zoo’s premier fundraiser takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 p.m.-midnight. Bid on exclusive experiences and unique items during one of Wichita’s largest silent auctions – all while roaming the wilds of the Zoo. Sedgwick County Zoo | Zoobilee

Watch the meeting at Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Meeting | Aug. 19, 2026.