2023 Kansas Community Heat Mapping Campaign Update Published on November 29, 2023 This summer, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) and Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) worked together on the Kansas Community Heat Watch, an urban heat island mapping campaign. On Aug, 12, 200 volunteers traveled 31 unique routes to collect over 200,000 temperature and humidity data points throughout 310 square miles of the two counties. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
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
Residential Trash and Recycling Delayed for Thanksgiving Day Published on November 20, 2023 Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed this week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
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
PlanKCK Comprehensive Plan to be Presented at Special Session Thursday Published on November 15, 2023 On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) Planning and Urban Design Department will present the proposed policies and action plan of the PlanKCK comprehensive plan in a special session beginning at 5 p.m. Tagged as: , Media Releases
BPU Offers Home Safety Tips When Preparing for Colder Weather Published on November 13, 2023 As the region transitions from fall to the winter months, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has gathered some general home safety tips and reminders for customers and the community as they prepare for colder weather. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Home Weatherization Programs Available to Low Income Families Published on November 06, 2023 Free weatherization services such as insulation, window repairs, and installation of LED light bulbs are available to families in need with the goal of helping them keep more money in their pockets. In Kansas, these services are offered through the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN). Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Board of Public Utilities Offers Tips For Winter Energy Savings Published on November 03, 2023 The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities offers tips that will save money and energy while staying comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Check out these 13 energy saving tips. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Public Health Directors: Get vaccinated for a healthy holiday season Published on October 30, 2023 The region’s public health directors are encouraging Kansas City metropolitan residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help reduce the risk of serious illness this coming holiday season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Commerce Finds Resolution for Cerner Payroll Tax Obligations Published on October 27, 2023 OnGoal LLC, the parent company of Sporting Kansas City, to contribute $7 million to various economic development and community projects primarily in eastern Wyandotte County. The contributions are the result of a Kansas Department of Commerce-negotiated settlement of a years-long dispute regarding payroll tax obligations resulting from a development agreement between Cerner Corp. and the UG. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Media Releases