New Community Built Playground at St. Johns Park Published on May 07, 2025 What do you get when you gather 45 committed community members?A new playground at St. Johns Park in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Built in one Day! Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Groundbreaking, Honors & Celebration, Ribbon Cutting
UG Welcomes Nearly 150 Youth for Take Your Child to Work Day Published on April 24, 2025 Yesterday, April 24, the Unified Government welcomed nearly 150 youth to the Hallways and offices of the Unified Government buildings for "Take your Child to Work Day". Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
Earth Day Community Clean Up Over 29 Bags of Trash Collected Published on April 22, 2025 Earth Day Clean up: Today, April 22, 2025, 30 UG employees rallied together to kick-off the first of many UG sponsored community clean up events in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Trash & Recycling
2025 Seven Days of Kindness Kickoffs for UG Employees & the Community Published on March 31, 2025 Celebrate SevenDays of Kindness at the Unified Government!The Mayor’s Office is preparing for the annual SevenDays of Kindness activities. This year we have planned a Spirit Week for Monday, March 31st- Tuesday, April 8. Prepare to wear items with suggestions for activities for each day that represent Love, Discover, Others, Connect, You, Go and Onward. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Mayor News
Hundreds Gather for the 33rd Black History & Scholarship Celebration Published on February 20, 2025 On Feb. 15, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Black History Committee (BHC) hosted its 33rd Annual Black History Fundraiser and Scholarship Celebration. Hundreds gathered for this annual event that was held at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Street, KCK) from 11 AM to 2 PM. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
KCKPD to host hiring event Feb 13 Published on January 29, 2025 Ready for a career in law enforcement? Apply, test and interview at next week's hiring event! Looking for more information? Stop in and ask our recruiters about a career in law enforcement. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Fun Times at This Year's Donuts with Santa Event Published on December 16, 2024 On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department hosted their annual "Donuts with Santa" holiday event at Memorial Hall from 9AM to 12PM. The free festive event, included hours of engaging activities, balloon artists, hot cocoa, donuts, large inflatables and crafts/ games for all ages. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
2024 UG Honors Community Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast Published on December 12, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted a volunteer appreciation celebration at the Municipal Building on Friday, December 6, 2024. This celebration honored the dedication of roughly 100 volunteers that have directly served throughout many UG departments and agencies. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
Environmental Services Campus Open House Published on December 02, 2024 Explore KCK’s facility, touch-a-truck, and learn about Environmental Services. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Open House, Public Works, Wastewater
Navy Week Charts Course to Kansas City Published on November 12, 2024 Kansas City will host the city's second Navy Week when the Navy visits the area for a week of events 11-17 November 2024, in conjunction with the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade. Kansas City Navy Week brings Sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the importance of the Navy to Kansas City, the states of Missouri and Kansas, and the nation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Mayor News