Former Wichita mayor, Carl Brewer, dies

Carl Brewer, former Wichita mayor who ran for Kansas governor in 2018, has died. Brewer, 63, was Wichita’s first elected African-American mayor, winning election in 2007 and reelected in 2011. Brewer visited Kansas City, Kansas, during his campaign for governor. His family released a statement today: “Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer passed away Friday morning. … Continue reading “Former Wichita mayor, Carl Brewer, dies”

Economic recovery efforts continue today at state level

With today as the original date for the Phase 3 reopening in Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly said it is nearly three months to the day when they reported the first COVID-19 case in Kansas. The governor in a news conference today said she was very proud of the way Kansas responded, with teachers providing lessons … Continue reading “Economic recovery efforts continue today at state level”

UG Treasury office will reopen for limited in-person service on Monday, June 8

The Unified Government Treasury office will reopen for limited in-person service on Monday, June 8. According to a UG spokesman, for all motor vehicle work not related to titles, the public still is required to continue to use online, drop-off or mail-in options only. On Monday, June 8, the annex office at 8200 State Ave., … Continue reading “UG Treasury office will reopen for limited in-person service on Monday, June 8”