Over 75 Organizations Awarded with the 2024 Hollywood Casino Grant Published on July 23, 2024 Over 75 organizations serving Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS were recently awarded with the 2024 Hollywood Casino Grant. The Board of Commissioners established a grant fund to improve the community health of Wyandotte County. Funding for this grant is possible because of an annual contribution from the Hollywood Casino. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Kansas and Missouri Childhood Vaccination Rates lag Behind the U.S. Published on July 22, 2024 As schools prepare to head back into session, metro health departments emphasize the importance of vaccinations to protect children in Kansas and Missouri classrooms this year. Free or low-cost vaccines are now available, and parents are encouraged to make appointments or visit a walk-in clinic now to avoid the long wait times that typically occur every August. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Only Rain Down the Drain! Published on July 10, 2024 Blocked storm drains increase the risk of flooding and damage pipes. Do your part to make sure only rain goes in the storm drain! Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling
AARP Awards $15K to the UG as Part of Nationwide Program Published on June 26, 2024 Today, AARP announced that the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) has received a 2024 Community Challenge grant as part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. The awarded funds of $15,000 will be used to place benches at key public spaces across Kansas City, Kansas (KCK). Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Stay Cool in the Heat - Wyandotte County / KCK Cooling Centers Published on June 13, 2024 As temperatures begin to rise over the summer months, please be aware of the various cooling centers throughout Wyandotte County & Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Quindaro Park Basketball Courts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Published on June 13, 2024 On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil new basketball courts at Quindaro Park, in KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Over 150 Youth Gain Skills at KCKPD Tackling Conflict Football Camp Published on June 11, 2024 KCKPD and the Police Athletic League held the 3rd Annual Tackling Conflict Together Football Camp for youth ages 8-18 on June 8th at Bishop Ward High School. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
2024 Spring / Summer Parks & Recreation Guide Now Available Published on June 10, 2024 As the weather continues to heat up and the days are getting longer – it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine – and Wyandotte County Parks & Recreation is here to help! Check out the 2024 Spring/ Summer Recreation Guide. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Farmers Market Vouchers Return Published on May 31, 2024 'Tis the season for farmers' markets with fresh food being grown and sold! The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides coupons to help low-income seniors purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs and local honey at farmers markets. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Davids Gathers WyCo Leaders to Discuss $750K in Mental Health Funds Published on May 29, 2024 On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Rep. Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with WyCo law enforcement officers, public health experts, and city officials to discuss the impact of her federal funding to improve individuals’ mental health & support law enforcement. The secured $750,000 is helping the WyCo Public Health Department (WyCo PHD) hire co-responders, trained mental health professionals. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases