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This Week in Sedgwick County - Oct. 15, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

  • The BoCC approved the regular meeting minutes for Sept. 25, 2025.
  • Sedgwick County Commissioners approved a resolution accepting the resignation of Dr. Claire Gregory from the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition.
  • Commissioners approved a resolution appointing Jennifer Mackey to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition.
  • The BoCC received and filed an update from WSU Tech President Dr. Sheree Utash about the Wichita State Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
  • BoCC approved consent agenda items E-AF, including Item M: the consideration of the first amendment Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Pyxis, Inc. service agreement.

Upcoming Events

  • Exploration Place concludes its RiverFlix series in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. with the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy a family movie under the. No admission or registration is needed.
  • Exploration Place is also hosting BooFest, a family-friendly party where kids can wear their Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating throughout the museum. They can also play Halloween games and participate in hands-on science experiments. BooFest runs Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 from 6-8 p.m. For tickets, visit BooFest | Special Event at Exploration Place.
  • Advance voting by mail begins on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Advance in person voting at the Sedgwick County Election Office begins Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Sedgwick County Election Office.
  • Enjoy food trucks, a car show, carnival, parade and more at the Haysville Fall Festival Oct. 17-19, 2025, at Riggs Park, 706 Sarah Ln. For a full schedule of events, visit Haysville Fall Festival - Schedule.
  • Wild Lights returns to Sedgwick County Zoo Wednesdays through Sundays from Oct. 15-Dec. 21, 2025. This fall, Wild Lights features an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures. Journey through the magical forest during an unforgettable night of wonder and beauty at the Zoo. Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo.
  • Enjoy free admission on Sundays, Aug. 10-Dec. 28, 2025, at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St., where dozens of exhibits and thousands of artifacts celebrate our local history. Learn more at Free Admission Sunday – Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum.
  • Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Several collection sites are available throughout Sedgwick County, including the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 801 W. Stillwell, Oaklawn Activity Center at 4904 S. Clifton, the Sedgwick County Zoo and the Bel Aire Police Department at 7651 E Central Park Ave. To find another location near you, click Take Back Day (dea.gov).

 

Watch the meeting at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyDGNZpAqDs.