UG to Celebrate Over $1.5M in Park Improvements on Friday, Nov. 14th Published on November 13, 2025 The (UG) is excited to announce and celebrate major enhancements at Klamm Park (2515 N. 27th Street, KCK) and Kensington Park (2900 State Avenue, KCK). All are invited on Friday, November 14th for the official ribbon cutting celebrations at Kensington & Klamm Parks beginning at 3:30PM. Guests will have the opportunity to hear directly from U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and UG Officials. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Ribbon Cutting
WyCo Gears Up For Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Nov. 7th Published on October 24, 2025 After four years of leading the city’s cherished holiday tradition, Mayor Tyrone Garner, along with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) and the KCK Downtown Shareholders will host Mayor Garner's final Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in exactly two weeks on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Hall, 600 N 7th Street Trafficway, KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Mayor News, Media Releases
Explore WYCO Parks During WYCO "Walk"tober Published on September 29, 2025 October is Walktober in Wyandotte County, and WYCO Parks & Recreation is excited to invite the community to join us for a series of walking events throughout the month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
2025 Building Connections Vendor & Small Business Resource Fair Published on September 25, 2025 The UG is pleased to host the 2024 Building Connections Vendor & Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 30, from 9AM - 2PM at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Street Trfy, Kansas City, KS 66101). Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Open House
KDOT Invites Public Input at October Local Consult Meetings Published on September 23, 2025 Public invited to share ideas on highways, transit, and local priorities during October meetings Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Infrastructure, Public Works
Help Us Celebrate 100 Years of the Iconic Memorial Hall This Friday Published on September 08, 2025 The UG, in partnership with the Downtown Shareholders and a host of community organizations, are excited to host a special Centennial Celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of the historic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, now known to many as Memorial Hall in downtown Kansas City, Kansas (600 N. 7th Street, KCK). Happening on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Open House
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
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