New swings added to Haysville playground

Children now have more equipment to play on at Plagens Carpenter Park at 6545 S. Mabel, thanks to the Haysville Park Board. Crews installed a two-bay swing set, just in time for spring!

Young Haysville leaders honored at commission meeting

Sedgwick County Commissioners recognized Haysville Mayor Russ Keller and nine high school students who are members of the Haysville Mayor's Youth Leadership Council. The group's mission is to learn more about government at all levels and to participate in community events.

Learn more about issues in your area!

You are invited to the next District 2 Citizens Advisory Board meeting on March 5 at 6 p.m. at the Haysville Community Library. Commissioner Sarah Lopez and members will hear presentations by the Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD) on solar energy and by the Sedgwick County Appraiser's Office on this year's property valuations.

Severe weather classes prepare residents for spring storms

Sedgwick County Emergency Management is offering free classes prepared by the National Weather Service to educate residents about severe weather and how to stay safe. No registration is needed, and all classes begin at 6:30 p.m., including the Haysville program shown below. Click here for more dates and locations.

Sedgwick County recognizes Mental Health Awareness Day

Commissioners called attention to the prevalence of mental illness in children and adults by proclaiming Feb. 10 as Mental Health Awareness Day. With a new psychiatric hospital on the way and the expansion of COMCARE Community Crisis Center, Sedgwick County is working to increase accessibility to mental healthcare for all residents.

Black History Month honored in many ways

The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) declared February as Black History Month, and Denise Sherman, President of The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) accepted the proclamation. In addition to events at TKAAM throughout the month, Exploration Place also projected the images of Black scientists on the outside of the science center, and several galleries displayed the works of Black artists. Watch the video below as we celebrate the accomplishments of more trailblazers who have shaped our great nation.

One month left in voting sticker design contest

There is still time for local students to take part in Sedgwick County's new contest! The deadline for students in grades 6-12 to submit a design for the 2024 "I Voted" sticker contest is March 29 at 5 p.m. A panel of judges will choose first, second and third place entries, and the winning design will be used during this year's elections. For contest rules and required forms, visit Voting Sticker Contest.