June 2023

Cornhole competitors get a permanent place to play

Six outdoor cornhole boards are now in place at Fred A. Cohlmia Memorial Park next to the Haysville Activity Center.

Pathway along Meridian now under construction

Crews are building a multi-use pathway along the east side of Meridan from Grand Ave. to Chelsea Street. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-August.

Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD) has a new way to warn drivers that a fire truck is responding to an emergency and motorists need to use caution. SCFD vehicles are now equipped with a system called HAAS Alert that automatically sends digital notifications to drivers in the area, when a fire truck’s lights and sirens are activated. The alerts appear through GPS on the cars’ navigation and entertainment screens and on drivers’ cell phones, letting them know a fire truck is en route or on the scene of an urgent call.

Watch the video below to learn more about HAAS Alert.

Non-Emergency Line Active during July 4 Holiday 

The Sedgwick County Courthouse and Sedgwick County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Emergency services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.

The Sedgwick County Emergency Communications’ non-emergency phone line, 316-290-1011, will be available 6 p.m. - 3 a.m. June 30 through July 5.

This line functions as an alternative to 9-1-1 and is meant to receive calls for non-emergency nuisances that do not pose a threat to life or property; examples include complaints about parties, excess noise and fireworks. It was established to prevent an influx of nuisance calls that can block emergency calls from reaching a call taker. If someone calls 9-1-1 with a non-emergency nuisance complaint, he or she will be transferred to the non-emergency line.

Fight the bite this summer and protect yourself against mosquitoes. The Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) suggests following the three D's to avoid mosquito bites. Drain standing water; the insects breed in standing water. Use mosquito dunks or mosquito-eating fish in ponds and stagnant water. Use insect repellent that contains DEET; this offers the best protection against mosquito bites. Dress appropriately; wear loose-fitting clothing when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when insects are most active.

To protect you and your family, SCHD is offering no-cost mosquito dunks this summer. Pick one up at the clinic at 1900 E. 9th St., or call (316) 660-7300 for more information.

Wichita Riverfest 2023 kicked off with a parade downtown, and several commissioners and other elected officials participated with their family members.

A special dinner was held to honor the legislative delegation from South-Central Kansas. Commissioners gathered with other state policymakers to discuss the top issues.

The Future Ready Manufacturing Center is now open! Several commissioners recently took a tour and were impressed by the airplane USD 259 students are building.

Commissioners attended the League 42 Open House and Dedication to celebrate the local non-profit that gives Wichita's urban children the opportunity to play baseball without the hefty cost.

Contact Commissioner Sarah Lopez

316-660-9300

Sarah.Lopez@sedgwick.gov

100 N. Broadway, Ste. 660, Wichita, KS 67202