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
WyCo Health Department Named 2025 Organization Advocate of the Year Published on October 16, 2025 On October 13, 2025, Grandparents for Gun Safety named the Wyandotte County Public Health Department the 2025 Organization Advocate of the Year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Responsible Leaf & Yard Waste Disposal Published on October 08, 2025 When it’s time to remove your leaves, remember to be kind to your storm sewer system and keep your water quality in top-notch health Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling, Wastewater
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
Health Department Honors Winners of the 2025 Art Contest Published on September 08, 2025 On September 4, 2025, the Health Department held an event honoring winners of the 2025 Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities Art Contest. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Health & Lifestyle
2025 Back-to-School Immunization Guide for Wyandotte County Published on July 28, 2025 Learn when, where, and how to get your child's routine vaccinations before the start of the school year. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
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
71 Organizations Awarded for the 2025 Hollywood Casino Grant Published on June 30, 2025 71 organizations serving Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS were recently awarded with the 2025 Hollywood Casino Grant. The Board of Commissioners established a grant fund to improve the community health of Wyandotte County. Funding for this grant is possible because of an annual contribution from the Hollywood Casino. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Stay Cool in the Heat - Wyandotte County / KCK Cooling Centers Published on June 24, 2025 As temperatures begin to rise over the summer months, please be aware of the various cooling centers throughout Wyandotte County & Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle