http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines RSS Feed for KAKE - Local - Headlines en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:48 GMT 2013-05-21T15:10:48Z en-us http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Starwood-Hotels-To-Open-Call-Center-In-Wichita-Add-Hundreds-Of-Jobs-207715121.html Starwood Hotels plans to hire 900 workers over five years. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:48 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Starwood-Hotels-To-Open-Call-Center-In-Wichita-Add-Hundreds-Of-Jobs-207715121.html 2013-05-21T15:10:48Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/First-Quarter-Income-Down-At-Intrust-Bank-Arena-207621351.html Intrust Bank Arena posted lower first quarter revenues from the same point last year. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:17:41 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/First-Quarter-Income-Down-At-Intrust-Bank-Arena-207621351.html 2013-05-16T22:17:41Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Ellis-County-Passes-Sales-Tax-Increase-207475811.html 82 percent of voters favored a sales tax increase to make improvements to EMS and fire stations among other facilities Wed, 15 May 2013 02:13:52 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Ellis-County-Passes-Sales-Tax-Increase-207475811.html 2013-05-15T02:13:52Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/City-Leaders-Taking-Steps-To-Analyze-Issue-Of-Racial-Profiling-206511311.html The Wichita City Council approved a memorandum of understanding to continue collaboration between a volunteer group and the Wichita Police Department on issues of racial profiling. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:46:39 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/City-Leaders-Taking-Steps-To-Analyze-Issue-Of-Racial-Profiling-206511311.html 2013-05-08T00:46:39Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Road-Improvements-Approved-For-Shopping-Center-Expansion-206491881.html The Wichita City Council approved street improvements at NewMarket Square near 29th and Maize Road, in Northwest Wichita. Tue, 07 May 2013 23:30:34 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Road-Improvements-Approved-For-Shopping-Center-Expansion-206491881.html 2013-05-07T23:30:34Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Commissioners-Looking-To-Send-Message-On-Second-Amendment-203281551.html The Sedgwick County Commission may pass a resolution to further support the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:05:29 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Commissioners-Looking-To-Send-Message-On-Second-Amendment-203281551.html 2013-04-17T00:05:29Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Council-Approved-Airport-Kiosk-For-Private-Transportation-Company-202755921.html The Wichita City Council approved a kiosk at Mid-Continent Airport for a private transportation company called Tornado Transit. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:43:58 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Council-Approved-Airport-Kiosk-For-Private-Transportation-Company-202755921.html 2013-04-12T23:43:58Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Parking-Meters-Temporarily-Replaced-With-Electronic-System-202415201.html The City of Wichita has temporarily replaced coin operated parking meters with new electronic paying stations in the main parking lot of Century II. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:58:32 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Parking-Meters-Temporarily-Replaced-With-Electronic-System-202415201.html 2013-04-10T23:58:32Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Wichita-Library-Launches-Community-Engagement-Website-202404941.html The Wichita Public Library launched a new website called Activate Wichita to get virtual participation on city planning. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:26:45 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Wichita-Library-Launches-Community-Engagement-Website-202404941.html 2013-04-10T23:26:45Z http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Wichita-City-Council-Welcomes-New-Member-202199141.html The Wichita City Council held a special ceremony this morning for four elected officials who won in the general election. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:26:15 GMT http://www.kake.com/politics/local/headlines/Wichita-City-Council-Welcomes-New-Member-202199141.html 2013-04-10T00:26:15Z