BPU Looks to Lease or Sell Former Facilities Published on September 25, 2023 To this end, on September 21st, 2023, BPU issued a Request for proposals (RFP) inviting interested parties to lease or purchase the former Kaw generating plant site and a designated area of the Quindaro generation and water treatment plant site. The BPU is hopeful that these properties can be repurposed to continue bringing benefits to the community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
PlanKCK Competition Deadline Extended Published on September 25, 2023 Young KCK Artists, 21 and under, are encouraged to submit new or existing artwork that highlights their ideal neighborhood and city in 2050. We want to know what YOUR vision of KCK in the future is like. Enter today and your work will be exhibited at the October Third Friday among other opportunities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
National Preparedness Month: Get Involved Published on September 25, 2023 During disaster response, affected communities depend heavily on local and national volunteer organizations to provide trained volunteers and much-needed donated supplies. Getting involved not only helps with your individual preparedness, but it also helps build community resiliency as well! Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices
WyCo Dumpster Days! Published on September 21, 2023 The last Dumpster Days event of 2023 is October 13 & 14. This event helps residents dispose of bulky items and recycle most electronics for free! Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
National Preparedness Month: Develop a Plan Published on September 18, 2023 When creating disaster plans, older adults should consider what disasters would call for an evacuation versus sheltering in place and prepare for both. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices
Rep. Davids Secures Funding for Multi Family Housing in Bonner Springs Published on September 13, 2023 On Sept. 13, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the Kansas Housing Resources Corp. (KHRC) has awarded two communities in Kansas’ Third District with federal funds to develop affordable rural housing. The investments stem in part from the American Rescue Plan. 20 Kansas projects will receive $19 mill. to develop affordable housing in rural areas of the state, including Bonner Springs, KS Tagged as: , Announcements
Long-Term Rental License Renewal Push Underway Published on September 12, 2023 The Neighborhood Resource Center is actively reaching out to property owners who have not yet renewed their long-term rental licenses. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety, Public Notices
KCK Municipal Court Cancels Case Docket Sept 13-15 Published on September 12, 2023 In response to a vendor’s security issue, the KCK Municipal Court will reschedule any September 13-15 court dates for a later date. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event, September 16 Published on September 11, 2023 This free event helps residents dispose of unwanted items like paint, oil, and tires. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Greener Lawns and Cleaner Ponds Published on September 11, 2023 We all want what’s best for our plants and fertilizing them is a common way to help them. Tagged as: , Environment, Stormwater