Tag Archives: Sedgwick County

Tulips at Botanica — One Kansas Girl

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This might count as #ForcedFamilyFun for some – looking at flowers at the local botanical gardens, but I think it ended up a nice day! Oma and Papa invited us to the tulip festival and lunch after. Tulips at Botanica … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Appears to Finally Being Moving – April 10, 2021

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Last year, the neighbor stopped paying the mortgage once COVID-19 hit the area. She hired one of those big blue dumpsters last year and got rid of a lot of stuff. Yesterday, I noticed she hired another big blue dumpster … Continue reading →

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Nice to See MHGS Open Again – April 6, 2021

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I mentioned yesterday – MHGS Re-opens Tomorrow – April 5, 2021. the society was re-opening today It was nice to be back at MHGS http://mhgswichita.org/ as I hadn’t been since probably before Thanksgiving week-end. We had many of the regular … Continue reading →

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Wichita mayor is pushing for citywide mask mandate – KSN TV March 25, 2021

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this tonight – Wichita mayor is pushing for citywide mask mandate: https://www.ksn.com/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-kansas/wichita-mayor-is-pushing-for-citywide-mask-mandate/. Much longer article. Except when I am eating or drinking at a restaurant, I use a mask. I don’t wear it riding my bicycle as it … Continue reading →

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January 14, 1986 – A Day That Changed My Life January 14, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Sharing this again as I first posted it several times – January 14, 1986 – A Day That Changed My Life January 14, 2019 and January 14, 1986 – A Day That Changed My Life. This happened shortly before lunchtime. It … Continue reading →

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Update on Wichita Library Move – December 18, 2020

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Update on this post – Wichita Public Library Is Moving My Closest Branch Too Far – November 21, 2020. In that post, I mentioned they were moving it closer to where I live in an article posted by a local … Continue reading →

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Wichita City Council Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 – November 7, 2020

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw a bit ago that a Wichita City Council member tested positive for COVID-19 https://www.kwch.com/2020/11/07/wichita-mayor-city-council-now-in-quarantine-after-member-tests-positive-for-covid-19/; the other City Council members, Mayor, and City Manager are under quarantine until November 18th. Other city staff members are also under quarantine. This … Continue reading →

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Wichita School District Weird Policies – October 27, 2020

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Yesterday, the schools were open, but if you kept your children home, it was an excused absence. Today, if your children are part of the online learning program, they had to attend online courses. If your children were going to … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Try to Race a Train – October 25, 2020

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Yesterday I saw an article where a driver tried to beat a train. End result driver died and passenger seriously injured. Back in 1996 or 1997, I saw a train wreck about to happen. Eastbound train, southbound semi, we were … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Moving into the Area Over the Next Few Days – October 21, 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Over the next 10 days, Wichita is supposed to have some cold days, with possible snow. Tomorrow is supposed to be low 80s F for the high and 40 F for the low. Friday is supposed to have mid-40s F … Continue reading →

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