Hundreds Gather to Kick Off the Holiday Season in Wyandotte County Published on November 20, 2023 On Friday, November 17th, 2023, Mayor Tyrone A. Garner and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at Memorial Hall in downtown KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Mayor News
Free Food Boxes Available at November Events in Wyandotte County Published on November 15, 2023 The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD), Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force (HETF), Aetna Better Health of Kansas, and Harvesters—The Community Food Network have partnered to provide free food boxes at Neighborhood-Based Clinic Events and other community events in Wyandotte County this November. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, 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
CHIP: A Shared Vision for a Healthier Wyandotte Published on October 05, 2023 This October and November, join the Wyandotte County Public Health Department to develop the 2024-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). We invite organizations serving Wyandotte County, community groups, and community members to come together and help inform a collaborative vision towards a healthier Wyandotte. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Good Neighbor Week Kicks-Off in Wyandotte County/ KCK Published on September 25, 2023 Kicking off this afternoon with a community clean-up at Klamm Park, UG’s Livable Neighborhoods Task Force will be promoting neighborly good deeds with our first-ever Good Neighbor Week. Good Neighbor Week encourages community collaboration and neighborhood harmony with suggested activities for each day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
New Kid-Designed Playground Unveiled at Parkwood Park Published on August 17, 2023 Today, The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS, Vibrant Health, The CarMax Foundation, and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground at Parkwood Park. More than 150 volunteers built this new playspace for community youth to enjoy for many years. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Ribbon Cutting
Rediscover Parkwood Park with a Free Swim & New Playground Build Published on August 03, 2023 The UG Parks and Recreation Department and community partners Kaboom, Vibrant Health, and Carmax Cares will host a three-day playground building event and ribbon-cutting ceremony starting August 15 –17, 2023 for the playground at Parkwood Park (952 Quindaro Blvd., KCK). Community members, companies, nonprofits, and others are invited to sign-up to volunteer to make this new playground a reality. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Ribbon Cutting
KCKFD Convenes a Department-Wide Training with National DEI Experts Published on August 01, 2023 Last week, the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) hosted an innovative professional development experience. Convened by interim KCKFD Chief Dennis Rubin, these trainings featured subject matter experts Dr. Byron Kennedy and Kiawana Kennedy of Kennedy Consulting Firm as facilitators of ten (10) four-hour Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Fairness trainings at Memorial Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
"Christmas In July 2023" - A Lakeside Success! Published on July 25, 2023 Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department wants to thank everyone from The Dotte who came out for their annual "Christmas in July" at Wyandotte County Lake... Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Extended Hours for Storm Debris Disposal in KCK Published on July 20, 2023 The Recycling & Yard Waste Center will extend its opening hours again from Tuesday, July 25, through Sunday, July 30, to assist residents with disposing of storm debris. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Public Works, Trash & Recycling