National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2024 Published on April 01, 2024 The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) is celebrating National Public Health Week! This year’s theme for the week is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration
Mayor Garner Honors Local Women for Women's History Month Published on March 04, 2024 During the Full Commission Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Office of the Mayor will issue a proclamation, declaring March 8, 2024, International Women’s Day and March as Women's History Month. During the meeting, he will also recognize three Wyandotte County women who are making a positive impact in our community and beyond. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebration
UG Black History Committee to Host 32nd Annual Scholarship Celebration Published on February 15, 2024 In commemoration of Black History Month, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Black History Committee (BHC) is excited to host the 32nd Annual Black History and Scholarship Celebration this Saturday, February 17, 2024. This annual scholarship event will be held at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Street, KCK) from 11AM to 2PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Downtown KCK Officially Designated as Historic Commercial District Published on February 05, 2024 The UG is proud to announce that on Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Kansas State Historic Sites Board of Review (HSBR) unanimously approved the nomination of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas commercial district for the Register of Historic Kansas Places. This designation will allow property owners in downtown KCK to apply for state historic tax credits as needed. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Newly & Re-Elected Officials Welcomed at 2023 Inauguration Ceremony Published on December 14, 2023 On Monday, December 11, 2023, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted an inauguration ceremony to officially congratulate and welcome the new and re-elected officials. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
Unified Government Honors Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast Published on December 08, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted a volunteer appreciation celebration at Memorial Hall on Friday, December 8, 2023. This celebration honored the dedication of over 120 volunteers that have directly served throughout many UG departments and agencies. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
Vernon School Listed on National Register of Historic Places Published on December 07, 2023 The National Register is the country's official list of historically significant properties. The Vernon School was listed for its historic association with the education of African-American children in Kansas City, KS prior to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
Dennis L. Rubin Announced as Permanent Fire Chief for KCKFD Published on November 20, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce that current Interim Kansas City, Kansas Fire (KCKFD) Chief Dennis L. Rubin has been hired as the full-time permanent Fire Chief for the Department. Chief Rubin's permanent position will take effect on January 1, 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Kansas Counties Light Landmarks in Support of Veterans Published on November 06, 2023 The Kansas Association of Counties, along with many Kansas County partners, announce today that county courthouses and other county buildings, as well as KAC’s Topeka office have been illuminated green, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
Judge, former WYCO DA, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Published on November 03, 2023 Judge Karen Wittman of the Kansas City, Kansas Municipal Court, recently received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Kansas County & District Attorneys Association, the professional organization for prosecutors in the State of Kansas. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebration