Sedgwick County.
county in Kansas, United States
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 113
What's happening
Earlier this month
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The state of Kansas is dealing with various county and agricultural issues.Some support1 report
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A water main break occurred in Sedgwick County, leading to a loss of pressure in the local distribution system.Some support2 reports
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Drought is expanding into Sedgwick County, Kansas.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Election office location changes are affecting voters in Sedgwick County, Kansas.Some support2 reports
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KAKE reported on a weather event in Sedgwick County, sourcing information from the National Weather Service in Wichita.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Local ordinances govern fireworks sales and use, while the county fire department responds to medical emergencies in Sedgwick County.Some support1 report
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The Board of Regents oversees higher education in Kansas, and Wichita serves as the county seat of Sedgwick County.Some support2 reports
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Jim Howell, a Sedgwick County Commissioner, is located in Sedgwick County, which is situated within the state of Kansas.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The NWS is monitoring severe weather conditions in Nebraska, including a recent incident regarding a missed tornado warning.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Heavy rain caused flash floods and closed key travel corridors in Sedgwick County.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service assessed storm damage in Sedgwick County on June 22, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Homelessness in Sedgwick County, involving Matt Lowe, is being attributed to the rising costs of basic needs.Some support2 reports
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Around Sedgwick County this week
News at the entities that move Sedgwick County most-
Wichita StructuralFord produces vehicles that are sold in the city of Wichita.Moves Sedgwick County
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Kansas StructuralMidterm challenges are affecting the political balance in Iowa and Kansas, influenced by the economic fallout from the failed war in Iran.Moves Sedgwick County
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National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Sedgwick County
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Kansas Department for Children and Families StructuralKansas state departments manage aging, disability, and child welfare services, with a nonprofit involved in a related lawsuit.Moves Sedgwick County
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Flock Safety OperationalCounty leaders in Fairfax County are reviewing a potential partnership with the surveillance technology company Flock Safety.Moves Sedgwick County
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment StructuralKDHE issued a water supply advisory for Jefferson County on September 25, 2026.Moves Sedgwick County
Connections
The 12 strongest of 113, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Wichita Structural
Wichita serves as the administrative county seat for Sedgwick County.
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Kansas Structural
Sedgwick County is a formal administrative subdivision located within the state of Kansas.
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Wesley Medical Center Structural
Sedgwick County provides essential emergency services utilized by Wesley Medical Center.
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Kansas Department for Children and Families Structural
The state agency operates under the jurisdiction and executes functions within Sedgwick County.
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Jim Howell Structural
Jim Howell holds the formal position of Commissioner within Sedgwick County.
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Flock Safety Operational
The company operates within the jurisdiction of Sedgwick County and is subject to its policies and public oversight.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Structural
The state agency oversees and regulates the public health and environmental standards of the county's distribution system.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides weather monitoring, warnings, and damage assessments relevant to the geographical jurisdiction of Sedgwick County.
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Sumner County Shared context
The two counties share a regional context characterized by common weather patterns and environmental factors.
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KAKE Shared context
KAKE reported from Sedgwick County during the event.
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Matt Lowe Mentioned together
A is mentioned in connection with B regarding local issues like homelessness and rising costs.
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Tesla Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Sedgwick County and Tesla.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- The Kansas Department for Children and Families is struggling to place children in Sedgwick County and is tracking placement failure metrics.
- The state of Kansas is dealing with various county and agricultural issues.
- A water main break occurred in Sedgwick County, leading to a loss of pressure in the local distribution system.
- Drought is expanding into Sedgwick County, Kansas.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
3 events- Local ordinances govern fireworks sales and use, while the county fire department responds to medical emergencies in Sedgwick County.
- The Board of Regents oversees higher education in Kansas, and Wichita serves as the county seat of Sedgwick County.
- Jim Howell, a Sedgwick County Commissioner, is located in Sedgwick County, which is situated within the state of Kansas.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- KAKE reported on a weather event in Sedgwick County, sourcing information from the National Weather Service in Wichita.
- The NWS is monitoring severe weather conditions in Nebraska, including a recent incident regarding a missed tornado warning.
- Heavy rain caused flash floods and closed key travel corridors in Sedgwick County.
- The National Weather Service assessed storm damage in Sedgwick County on June 22, 2026.
- Homelessness in Sedgwick County, involving Matt Lowe, is being attributed to the rising costs of basic needs.