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
Irene Caudillo Honored as Women Who Mean Business Recipient Published on August 21, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is excited to celebrate and acknowledge Chief of Staff to Mayor Tyrone Garner, Irene Caudillo as one of the honorees for this year’s Kansas City Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
Public Works Division Earns National Awards Published on August 17, 2023 Water Pollution Control team continues outstanding record of wastewater treatment plant excellence Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Honors & Celebration, Public Works, Wastewater
UG's goDotte is Honored with Transportation Achievement Award Published on August 15, 2023 The Unified Government's goDotte Strategic Mobility Plan has been chosen for a Transportation Achievement Award in Planning. This plan is one component of the citywide comprehensive plan, PlanKCK, which is under development this year. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebration
Deasiray Bush Named Transportation Director Published on August 10, 2023 With more than 11 years experience with the Unified Government, Ms. Bush had been serving as Interim Director before her appointment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
WyCo Extension Master Gardener Projects Earn International Recognition Published on July 05, 2023 In a published press release on 6/29/2023 the Wyandotte County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener program was recognized for excellence during the 2023 International Master Gardener Conference, hosted by the Kansas State University Extension Master Gardeners of Johnson County, held in Overland Park, Kansas, June 18 – 22, 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Chief Dennis L. Rubin Sworn in as Interim Fire Chief for KCKFD Published on June 05, 2023 On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) along with the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) hosted a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Interim Fire Chief, Dennis L. Rubin. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Appointed Published on June 01, 2023 Congratulations to the newly appointed members of the Unified Government's newly formed Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council! Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Mayor News