Though the city was not ready to make an announcement this week, Wichita mayor Jeff Longwell indicated on Thursday that it is making progress in the effort to land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
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Wichita Could Make MiLB Announcement in December
An announcement regarding affiliated Minor League Baseball in a new Wichita ballpark could be made in December, according to mayor Jeff Longwell. (more…)
Wichita Hires Consultant to Land MiLB Team
Remember all that talk from Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell about MiLB teams lining up to move to a new ballpark? Apparently the queue is a lot shorter, and the city is hiring Beacon Sports to lure a team to a Lawrence-Dumont Stadium replacement, to the tune of $50,000. (more…)
Wichita Approves Ballpark Spending — But Downplays MiLB
The Wichita City Council approved $12.5 million in spending for either Lawrence-Dumont Stadium renovations or a new facility, but this time the emphasis was creating a multiuser facility for baseball, soccer and concerts — with little talk about Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Sedgwick County Approves TIF District for Wichita Ballpark
A proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district for a new or renovated Wichita ballpark has cleared another hurdle, as Sedgwick County has signed off on the plan. (more…)
Wichita Signs Off on Bond District for Ballpark
Wichita officials have signed off on a proposed sales tax bond district that could include a new ballpark to replace Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The 7-0 vote, taken by the Wichita City Council on Tuesday, comes as the city continues to discuss the possibility of landing a Minor League Baseball franchise. (more…)
Wingnuts Weigh in on Wichita’s Ballpark Pursuit
As Wichita officials take a serious look at attracting affiliated baseball to the city, the owners of the Wichita Wingnuts (independent; American Association) are weighing in on the situation. (more…)
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Could be Demolished
In order to construct a new ballpark, Wichita officials are considering the possibility of tearing down Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. (more…)
Wichita Approves STAR Bonds for Ballpark
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved the expansion of a special taxing district for a development that could include a new ballpark. (more…)
Wichita Schedules Hearing on Ballpark Plan
As a sign of their willingness to consider a new ballpark, Wichita officials have scheduled a public hearing on the matter for December 6. (more…)
Wichita Prepping Bid for Texas League Return
A report has Wichita in the midst of establishing a new bonding program that could eventually lead to a new Texas League ballpark on the existing Lawrence-Dumont Stadium site. (more…)
Texas League Not Interested in Lawrence-Dumont Renovation
If Wichita wants to pursue a Texas League franchise, a new ballpark is needed, according to league president Tom Kayser. (more…)
Should Wichita Pursue Texas League Team?
Discussions continue about a potential franchise shift in the Texas League, and some are making the case that Wichita should enter the mix. (more…)