UG Seeks Input on Proposed Use of Federal Funds Totaling $3,149,641.85 Published on July 25, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas will accept public comments on its Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan through August 14, 2024. The Annual Action Plan consolidates three entitlement grant programs into a single application. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Telephone Scams Target BPU Customers for Nonpayment Published on July 23, 2024 The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is warning customers about recent telephone scams in which the caller threatens to shut off power unless immediate past due utility payments are made over the phone. Please be aware – BPU will never ask for payment or threaten disconnection due to non-payment over the phone. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
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
WyCo Cities Awarded $1 Million Grant to Improve Road Safety Published on July 09, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG), in collaboration with the City of Bonner Springs and the City of Edwardsville, was awarded a $1 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to create a countywide Vision Zero Action Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Infrastructure, Media Releases
Safe Fireworks Disposal Published on July 05, 2024 Help keep your community safe and clean with these disposal tips! Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Electric & Water Outdoor Safety Tips for July 4th Celebrations Published on July 01, 2024 With Independence Day celebrations taking place this week, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) wants you and your family to stay safe when enjoying outdoor activities and using fireworks. It is important to remember that fireworks, while festive, can also be dangerous – with 9,700 firework related injuries reported across America in 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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
BPU Releases 2024 Water Quality Report Published on June 17, 2024 The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has released its annual Water Quality Report. The 2024 Water Quality Report, which is available in its entirety on BPU’s website, is also mailed to all customers via hard copy as part of the 2024 Summer BPU Connection newsletter. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
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
Network Incident Reported at KCKPD Published on May 22, 2024 On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) reported a network incident which has impacted some of our non-emergency services. The team is actively investigating the cause of the issue so there is limited information at this time. All emergency services, including Fire, Police and EMS, are fully-functional with no impact to response times. The public can call 9-1-1 Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices