UG to Celebrate Juneteenth in the Dotte on June 21st Published on June 05, 2025 In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will host “Juneteenth in the Dotte”, a cultural parade and community celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 9AM – 2PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Help Us Celebrate 100 Years of Memorial Hall Published on June 02, 2025 Friday, May 30, 2025, marked the 100-year dedication anniversary for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building or Memorial Hall in downtown KCK (600 N. 7th Street, KCK, KS). In honor of this iconic building, the (UG), along with various organizations and volunteers, are excited to invite the community to a two-day centennial celebration this September. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Open House
WyCo Election Office Launches “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest Published on March 07, 2025 Today, the Wyandotte County Election Office is excited to officially launch the 2025 “Future Voter and I Voted” sticker design contest for Wyandotte County middle and high school students. Online and in-person submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5PM. The winning designs will be distributed and proudly worn during this year’s election cycle. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
New Documentary Unveils the Life and Legacy of The Potato King Published on February 06, 2025 Kansas City PBS proudly presents The Potato King: A Dynasty Built on Dirt and Dreams, a captivating documentary about the extraordinary life and legacy of Junius Groves, a successful Wyandotte County entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest Black men of his time. The new documentary airs on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. on Kansas City PBS Channel 19.1. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
UG Honored as a Historic Preservation Trailblazer Published on November 21, 2024 At their annual gala on November 12, 2024, the Historic Kansas City Foundation awarded the UG its Trailblazers Award. This award acknowledges the UG's efforts to resurrect its historic preservation program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
Holiday Spirit in WyCo Published on November 13, 2024 This holiday season, we invite you to join us as we bring joy to our neighbors across the county. Check out some of the great ways to get involved to make a positive difference for a fellow Dotte. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
DotteArts: A Survey to Understand Our Arts & Culture Landscape Published on May 23, 2024 DotteArts is a new nonprofit organization that spun-off from the Mayor's Task Force for the Arts. They are surveying the community to identify the many artists, programs, and organizations that exist across our community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Public Notices
Celebrate Seven Days of Kindness Published on April 04, 2024 The Office of the Mayor invites you to share a little kindness with others and yourself during the third annual Seven Days of Kindness. Check out the suggested activities and be sure to share your acts of kindness with us. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Health & Lifestyle, Mayor News
Parks & Recreation Releases 2023 Annual Report Published on March 26, 2024 Check out the latest annual report from the UG Department of Parks & Recreation, covering the various improvement projects, programs and services offered across the city and county parks system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
KCK Welcomes Day of the Dead-Themed Street Sweeper Published on March 06, 2024 New sweeper hitting local streets this spring Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Works, Stormwater, Wastewater