UG Transit and KCATA Announce 7th Street Transit Center Groundbreaking Published on August 18, 2025 On Friday, August 15, 2025, the UG in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the 7th and Minnesota Transit Center Improvements. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Groundbreaking, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Vendors Wanted for the Upcoming Memorial Hall Centennial Celebration Published on August 08, 2025 The Unified Government, in partnership with Downtown Shareholders and the Toolbox: Small Business Resource Center, invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to participate in the upcoming Memorial Hall Centennial Celebration on September 12, 2025. - Interested business owners should complete an application for consideration before the deadline of August 26, 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Flood Damage Disposal Event Set for July 26 Published on July 22, 2025 Free disposal support for Wyandotte County residents recovering from recent flooding Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
UG Seeks Input on Proposed Use of Federal Funds Totaling $3,021,493.98 Published on July 15, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas will accept public comments on its Draft 2025 Annual Action Plan through August 14, 2025. The Annual Action Plan consolidates three entitlement grant programs into a single application. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Healthy Choices and Communities Art Contest Published on July 03, 2025 On July 1, 2025, the Wyandotte County Public Health Department launched the “Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities” art contest open to adults and children ages four and up who live in Wyandotte County. People across all age groups are encouraged to participate in the contest. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Celebrating Parks & Recreation Month: Build Together, Play Together! Published on July 03, 2025 This July the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with multiple community events, highlighting this year’s theme of “Build Together, Play Together”. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
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
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
Lots of Moving & Grooving at this Year's Annual Sock Hop Celebration Published on May 23, 2025 On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Wyandotte/ Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging hosted its annual Sock Hop Celebration and resource fair at the George Meyn Community Center in observance of Older Americans Month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration