August 2026

Never miss a City, County or School District meeting again!

It's now easier than EVER to stay connected in your community and engage with local leaders. We have created a place that provides access to all available meetings for municipalities and school districts in Sedgwick County. It includes the meeting frequency, days and times, and links to the site if the meeting is streamed. Click Sedgwick County meetings to check it out!

911 vs. 988

911 and 988 are here for you in times of crisis. While both provide critical support, they offer different services. Check out this graphic to see when you should call 988, and when you should call 911.

Making new friends during a new school year

Happy back to school season! During the school year, your child will make important friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. These relationships are important to their happiness and development. Watch this video to find out what tips Sedgwick County COMCARE has to encourage your child to reach out to a new friend.

Thank you, election workers

Thank you to our amazing election workers! We truly wouldn't be able to pull off the elections as efficiently and smoothly without you. These are just some of the amazing faces who helped work the 2026 Primary Election yesterday. 

P.S. we're already looking for people to work the 2026 General Election in November! This is a chance to make a difference in your community, see how the democratic process works up close and make some money, too. Apply today by visiting the Sedgwick County Election Office website..

Sheriff's Office honors Employees of the Year

Sedgwick County Commissioners and Sheriff Jeff Easter recognized this year's honorees at the Aug. 19 Board of County Commissioners meeting, thanking them for their commitment to keeping our community safe. The recipients are:

• Sergeant Jarred Bliss: Commissioned Deputy of the Year

• Deputy Nicholas Hume: Detention Deputy of the Year

• Legal Advisor Laura Oblinger: Civilian Employee of the Year

Take a tour with Emergency Management

Many residents joined Sedgwick County Emergency Management at its open house. Staff had a great time teaching residents about preparedness, showing them the planning that goes on behind the scenes in the event of emergencies and meeting so many friendly faces. Remember to sign up for CivicReady to stay informed of emergencies in your area:

Emergency Preparedness Safety Expo

The Sedgwick County Local Emergency Planning Committee, in partnership with Sedgwick County Emergency Management, will be holding its second annual Emergency Preparedness Safety Expo on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Century II Expo Hall. The event will feature live demonstrations, hand-on activities and dozens of stations - all sharing information you need to know to protect yourself, your community and your property from harm.

Have you been negatively impacted by the ongoing drought? If so, you may be eligible for a Drought Disaster Loan from the Small Business Administration. This is a working capital loan designed to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. Applications are open now and available until March 10, 2027. Apply today at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/emergency-management/drought-disaster-loans/.

Out and About with Commissioners

The Sedgwick County Division of Finance has done it again. A new report from Moody's Ratings continues to list our finance department with a Aaa rating, the highest level. This honor reflects the determination, talent, integrity and care our finance team brings to work everyday.

Sedgwick County leadership joined the Sedgwick County Zoo to celebrate the completion of the elephant barn expansion project, which was necessary after the zoo welcomed four baby elephants to the herd last summer, with another on the way. The remodel doubled the size of the original barn, providing enough space for 12-15 elephants.

Contact Commissioner Pete Meitzner

316-660-9300

Pete.Meitzner@sedgwick.gov

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