Kylie Cameron
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Local government reporter for the Wichita Eagle // formerly of KMUW // Go Bills // sober
The city council could make a decision on who to hire by Tuesday. www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Wichita continues with plans to hire city manager after finalist withdraws
A decision could come as early as Tuesday.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The city council could make a decision on who to hire by Tuesday. www.kansas.com/news/politic...
“We’re not going to get involved if someone entered the country illegally, but while they’re here, if they’re committing crimes… I don’t think they belong here at that point, and you can quote me on that.” @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Sedgwick County has entered into an agreement with ICE. What does that mean?
“We’re not going to get involved if someone entered the country illegally, but while they’re here, if they’re committing crimes…”
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November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“We’re not going to get involved if someone entered the country illegally, but while they’re here, if they’re committing crimes… I don’t think they belong here at that point, and you can quote me on that.” @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
The general election is Nov. 4. www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Here’s who’s raising the most money in Wichita City Council races
The general election is Nov. 4.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The general election is Nov. 4. www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Council members are scheduled to vote on increases in early December. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Wichita water customers can expect to see larger rate increases than predicted
“It’s getting to be a lot,” council member J.V. Johnston said about the rate increases.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Council members are scheduled to vote on increases in early December. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
An out-of-state dark-money group is spending an untold amount of money on ads taking aim at City Council incumbents Maggie Ballard and Mike Hoheisel in the final weeks of the Wichita election. @kansas.com
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A dark money group gets involved in Wichita City Council races. Here’s what we know
It’s unlikely Wichita voters will ever find out who actually paid for it or how much they spent.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An out-of-state dark-money group is spending an untold amount of money on ads taking aim at City Council incumbents Maggie Ballard and Mike Hoheisel in the final weeks of the Wichita election. @kansas.com
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The actions have been discussed for years as the city contended with poor conditions at some apartment complexes and was unable to hold those landlords accountable. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
As Wichita considers boosting protections for renters, landlords are pushing back
The actions have been discussed for years by the city as it contended with poor conditions at some apartment complexes and was unable to hold those landlords accountable.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The actions have been discussed for years as the city contended with poor conditions at some apartment complexes and was unable to hold those landlords accountable. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Several other airports, including in Kansas City, are also refusing to play the video after the Transportation Security Administration approached them to play it. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Wichita airport will not show Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for shutdown
Other airports are also refusing to play the video for travelers.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Several other airports, including in Kansas City, are also refusing to play the video after the Transportation Security Administration approached them to play it. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
The owner of the Crown Uptown Theatre is trying again to boost the number of people he can have in the venue. @kansas.com
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How many people can be at Crown Uptown? Owner again seeks to boost occupancy
“In reality, with what is being restricted and put on it, we can’t make it make money.”
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October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The owner of the Crown Uptown Theatre is trying again to boost the number of people he can have in the venue. @kansas.com
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Council members signaled this would be the last time it would approve an extension for the theater. @kansas.com
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Starlite Drive-In receives another extension to repay city loan. Here’s why
Council members signaled this would be the last time it would approve an extension for the theater.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Council members signaled this would be the last time it would approve an extension for the theater. @kansas.com
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Baily said the move was necessary as it pressures the state of Kansas to make several changes for the state-mandated offices. @kansas.com
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Starting mid-October, Sedgwick County to consolidate two tag offices into one
Operations at the Kellogg office will move to the Douglas tag office at 2525 W Douglas.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Baily said the move was necessary as it pressures the state of Kansas to make several changes for the state-mandated offices. @kansas.com
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BREAKING: Sedgwick County is looking to consolidate its two tag offices into one as it fights with the state over funding. @kansasdotcom www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Sedgwick County will likely consolidate its tag offices. Here’s why
Both tag offices have experienced longer than normal wait times as they deal with an outdated software system, personalized tag renewals, and issuing the state’s new blackout tags, the county said.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
BREAKING: Sedgwick County is looking to consolidate its two tag offices into one as it fights with the state over funding. @kansasdotcom www.kansas.com/news/politic...
The outage has impacted several county departments, including both of the county’s tag offices. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Sedgwick County’s card payment system continues to be down. Why?
The outage has impacted several county departments, including both of the county’s tag offices.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The outage has impacted several county departments, including both of the county’s tag offices. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
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“Not quite sure what good it would do to issue a homeless person a citation that they don’t have the money to pay,” Police Chief Joe Sullivan said. “Enforcement is not the answer to this problem." | #ksleg
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Mayor Wu asks about stricter enforcement of homeless camp law downtown. Others push back
“We are making incredible strides in our community, and unfortunately, it’s not fast enough.”
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September 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Not quite sure what good it would do to issue a homeless person a citation that they don’t have the money to pay,” Police Chief Joe Sullivan said. “Enforcement is not the answer to this problem." | #ksleg
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New, permanent, watering restrictions begin today in Wichita. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Do you know when to water in Wichita? We can answer that, other questions
Wondering about how to care for your lawn, or who is exempt from new watering restrictions? We have some answers.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New, permanent, watering restrictions begin today in Wichita. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Illegal dumping has been an issue in parts of the city for several years and has cost it $1.5 million for cleanup since 2018, according to a city council agenda report. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Here is how Wichita could crack down on illegal dumping
“This is finally some steps to start trying to do something about it.”
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September 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Illegal dumping has been an issue in parts of the city for several years and has cost it $1.5 million for cleanup since 2018, according to a city council agenda report. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Starting today, visitors can wander around Delano with an alcoholic beverage in hand. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Starting this weekend, you can carry a drink in this part of Wichita. Here are details
“It’s about creating a dynamic and walkable neighborhood and finding ways to draw patrons to the businesses of Delano.”
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September 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Starting today, visitors can wander around Delano with an alcoholic beverage in hand. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Most streets north of Waterman will begin seeing paid parking meters.
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Wichita to install more parking meters downtown. Here’s where
Installation will take several weeks, the city said.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Most streets north of Waterman will begin seeing paid parking meters.
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Civil rights activist Mary Dean is suing the city of Wichita over her years-long efforts to get the city to consider a reparations ordinance. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Civil rights activist sues Wichita over stalled proposal for reparations
She was escorted from city council chambers earlier this month.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Civil rights activist Mary Dean is suing the city of Wichita over her years-long efforts to get the city to consider a reparations ordinance. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
“Community members can be first responders. Service workers can be first responders.” @kansas.com
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Naloxone training gives Wichita Transit drivers the skill to save lives
“Community members can be first responders. Service workers can be first responders.”
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August 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Community members can be first responders. Service workers can be first responders.” @kansas.com
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The former library has been vacant for years, aside from when it was used as a COVID-19 vaccination center, and when Wichita Mayor Lily Wu used it for her State of the City address earlier this year. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Former downtown Wichita library may transform into event venue
Part of the city of Wichita’s former downtown library, located at 223 S. Main St., could become an event venue, according to City Manager Bob Layton.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The former library has been vacant for years, aside from when it was used as a COVID-19 vaccination center, and when Wichita Mayor Lily Wu used it for her State of the City address earlier this year. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
The county commission approved a final budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting the mill levy slightly lower than originally planned through a series of cuts and reallocations. @kansas.com
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Sedgwick County commissioners push mill levy lower before approving budget
The lowered mill levy comes amid increased calls for property tax relief.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The county commission approved a final budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting the mill levy slightly lower than originally planned through a series of cuts and reallocations. @kansas.com
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The Wichita City Council will consider a common consumption area license for Delano at its meeting Tuesday. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Visitors may soon be able to walk around Delano with an alcoholic beverage in hand
The Wichita City Council will consider a common consumption area license for Delano at its meeting Tuesday.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Wichita City Council will consider a common consumption area license for Delano at its meeting Tuesday. @kansas.com www.kansas.com/news/politic...
Every-other-day watering restrictions may soon be a reality for Wichita Water customers. @kansas.com
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Wichita to consider permanent water restrictions. Here’s what that means
The Wichita City Council will consider permanent watering restrictions at its meeting Tuesday.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Every-other-day watering restrictions may soon be a reality for Wichita Water customers. @kansas.com
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Very few people who own property within Wichita and the USD 259 school district will see property tax relief in 2026, even though the city, Sedgwick County and state are lowering their mill levies. @kansas.com
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Wichita homeowners unlikely to see tax relief, even with mill levy cuts
The cuts are not enough to offset expected rising property tax appraisals for most residential property owners, an Eagle analysis found.
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August 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very few people who own property within Wichita and the USD 259 school district will see property tax relief in 2026, even though the city, Sedgwick County and state are lowering their mill levies. @kansas.com
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