Wichita, the largest city in the state of Kansas, is bisected by the Arkansas River (pronounced Ar-KAN-sas there) and has a varied history of being at one time a cattle town, and at another, the "Air Capital of the World," (due to the fact that aircraft companies, such as Beech and Cessna, were started here). There are many things for a visitor to do and see in this bustling midsize city; take a walk or ride a bike in the riverside parks, explore the gardens at Botanica or tour one of Frank Lloyd Wright's self proclaimed best works. Other popular attractions in Wichita include the Sedgewick County Zoo and Cowtown, a recreation of life in the 1800s. The Museum of World Treasures, located in the popular downtown warehouse district known as Old Town, has many natural and historical wonders on display, including "Ivan", the world's most complete T-Rex skeleton. One of the most popular annual sporting events is the National Baseball Congress World Series, in which collegiate teams battle for the championship. Many of the sport's most talented players have played in this competition, including Satchel Paige and Barry Bonds.
Old Town is an historic area of buildings downtown, built between 1870 and 1930 that now house boutique shops, cafés, theaters, art galleries, stores, restaurants and clubs. A large very popular farmers' market is also located in Old Town, and is open from May through October.
Municipal government information for residents and people wishing to relocate to Wichita, including everything from city services to parks to legal procedures.
Royce Smith planned to visit Sydney, Australia during spring break to attend an arts festival and work on a book, when he found an unbelievably good fare on American Airlines' Web site: A round-trip ticket from Wichita, Kansas, to Sydney for just $1,198. In first class.
Wichita Public Schools USD 259 has cancelled school for Monday, February 8 due to current weather conditions and the anticipated impact of the snow that will continue to fall through the Wichita area today, according to school spokesperson Susan Arensman.
Four people were injured in a structure fire today in north Wichita. A Sedgwick County dispatch supervisor said 911 received a call at 2:26 a.m. Saturday of a fire in the 1700 block of north Madison.
Wichita, KS, February 04, 2010 -- Kelly Sennholz, MD - Chief Medical Director for Symtrimics, says the 5 Symtrimics Programs are the bridge between our current medical system and the wellness medicine desired by so many Americans.
The Wichita Home Show continues today and Sunday at Century II. More than 275 exhibitors have products and services related to home building, home remodeling and homemaking on display.
Wednesday morning a car hit an apartment building following a police chase. It happened just before 1:00 in the morning in the 2500 block of East Pawnee at Willow Apartments.
People who need help preparing their taxes are encouraged to turn to the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center, open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 271 W. Third St.
The Wichita Police Department Homicide Section is asking the publica s help in identifying and locating a suspect in the citya s first homicide of 2010.
Fire breaks out at a Northeast Wichita home Wednesday afternoon. The call came into 911 just before 2 p.m. When firefighters arrived at the home in the 4000 block of E. Regents, they found heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the home.
More Wichita Vistor Information
Go Wichita Convention & Visito
515 S Main St, #115
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 265-2800
Comcare of Sedgwick County
154 N Topeka St
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 660-7800
Wichita Metro Chamber-Commerce
350 W Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 265-7771
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical
204 S Main St
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 265-9314
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
313 S Market St
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 265-9441
Lovetech - Loveland Technology Solutions
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 207-9503
Wichita Art Museum
1400 W Museum Blvd
Wichita, KS Phone:(316) 268-4921
