KCKFD Partners with Legends Outlets for Firefighter Fun & Family Day Published on June 20, 2025 Legends Outlets and the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) are proud to present Mission Ready: Firefighter Fun & Family Day, a free, interactive community event designed to celebrate the heroic work of KCK firefighters and educate the public on fire safety and public service. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Legends Outlets. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
UG to Celebrate Juneteenth in the Dotte on June 21st Published on June 05, 2025 In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will host “Juneteenth in the Dotte”, a cultural parade and community celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 9AM – 2PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
UG to Host 2026 Budget Community Input Session Published on June 04, 2025 This Thursday, June 5th, during the full commission meeting at 7PM, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will host a community input session regarding the 2026 budget. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
BPU Alerts Customers About Scam Utility Workers Published on June 03, 2025 The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is warning customers about reports of individuals falsely posing as BPU employees to gain access to properties. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Help Us Celebrate 100 Years of Memorial Hall Published on June 02, 2025 Friday, May 30, 2025, marked the 100-year dedication anniversary for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building or Memorial Hall in downtown KCK (600 N. 7th Street, KCK, KS). In honor of this iconic building, the (UG), along with various organizations and volunteers, are excited to invite the community to a two-day centennial celebration this September. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Open House
UG Vision Zero Steering Committee Tours Wyandotte County Published on May 27, 2025 Recently, a group of area stakeholders representing diverse sectors, including the KCKFD, KCK, Piper, and Turner school districts, Children’s Mercy Hospital, The Whole Person, the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA), the City of Bonner Springs, and various departments within the Unified Government, participated in a Vision Zero Action Plan “Safety Tour” of the county. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Infrastructure, Media Releases
Apply to Serve on the Ethics Commission by July 11 Published on May 23, 2025 Wyandotte County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Ethics Commission for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Community Members Gathered for the 2025 DotteTalk Budget Conversation Published on May 01, 2025 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the UG Budget, Strategy, and Research Team hosted the 2025 "DotteTalk" community budget conversation event. This year's DotteTalk also involved over 23 UG departments. Residents were able to engage with staff to address questions and concerns regarding the 2026 budget process and priorities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
UG Transit Awarded $60K for Revitalization of 7th & Minn. Transit Hub Published on April 24, 2025 UG Transporation Department awarded a $60,000 GM on Main Street grant for the revitalization of the 7th & Minnesota transit hub through the connecting community & creativity project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
UG to Host Community “DotteTalk” Budget Conversation Published on April 15, 2025 As the 2026 budget process is underway, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is excited to invite community members to the upcoming “DotteTalk” budget conversation on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases