Potential Measles Exposure at MCI Airport Terminal Published on November 14, 2025 The Kansas City, Missouri Health Department was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a Kansas resident who was present in a terminal at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) on November 5 from approximately 2 a.m. until noon, and on November 10, from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Health Officials Warn that Whooping Cough is on the Rise in WyCo Published on October 31, 2025 In the fall of 2025, Wyandotte County Public Health Department has seen an increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis). The Health Department is encouraging community members and healthcare providers to take action to reduce the spread of whooping cough and other respiratory illnesses. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
2025 Fall Residential Open Burn Season: Oct. 16th - Nov. 15th Published on October 06, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will allow residential properties within the city limits of Kansas City, Kansas to conduct Residential Open Burning beginning on October 16th through November 15th. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices
KCKFD Shares Important Fireworks Safety Tips Published on June 26, 2025 As we approach the Fourth of July, the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department reminds you of these key safety tips so you can stay safe while enjoying the holiday. Tagged as: , Community Safety
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
Open Burning Suspended Until Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Published on April 12, 2025 Open residential burning in Kansas City, Kansas is SUSPENDED until Tuesday April 15th at 7:00 a.m. The National Weather Service has forecasted high wind conditions for the area above the limits for safe open burning for Kansas City, Kansas for Sunday April 13th, and Monday April 14th. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Sound the Alarm: Volunteers Needed for Life-Saving Initiative on 4/12 Published on March 27, 2025 The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is excited to announce the fourth iteration of “Sound the Alarm” on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods in Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Firefighting Family Making a Positive Impact in KCK! Published on March 24, 2025 It's not every day that a family of firefighters get to work a shift together, but KCKFD made that dream become a reality. On Wednesday, March 19, Assistant Chief Chad Womble, had the once in a lifetime opportunity to work with his 3 sons and son-in-law together at Fire Station 19. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Honors & Celebration
KCKFD: Fire Hose Safety Public Service Announcement Published on March 19, 2025 The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) is working diligently to educate the public on the importance of fire hose safety by informing drivers of the dangers of driving over a fire hose. Check out this recent public service announcement (PSA) narrated by KCKFD Assistant Chief of Training Scott Schaunaman. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Be a Force of Nature: Severe Weather Awareness Published on March 03, 2025 The Unified Government is proud to join and promote the campaign to spread the word and encourage Wyandotte County to know your risk, take action, and be an example to your neighbors! Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle