Dance the Day Away at this Year's Sock Hop Celebration Published on May 07, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas is excited to observe and honor the month of “May” as Older Americans Month. In aligning with this year’s theme, the Wyandotte/ Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center will be hosting a 1950’s style Sock hop Dance Celebration on Thursday, May 23 from 11AM to 2PM at the George Meyn Community Center Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration
3rd Annual Career Expo to Highlight Range of UG Opportunities Published on April 23, 2024 This Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4-7PM, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will host the annual career expo at Memorial Hall at 600 N. 7th Street, KCK, KS 66101 for all positions. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Open House
UG to Host Homeowner Resource Fair Published on March 20, 2024 The UG is excited to host its first annual Homeowner Resource Fair on Monday, March 25 from 5PM to 8PM in the lobby and commission chambers of the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101). Open to the public, homeowners from across Wyandotte County are encouraged to attend to learn more. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Open House
UG Black History Committee to Host 32nd Annual Scholarship Celebration Published on February 15, 2024 In commemoration of Black History Month, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Black History Committee (BHC) is excited to host the 32nd Annual Black History and Scholarship Celebration this Saturday, February 17, 2024. This annual scholarship event will be held at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Street, KCK) from 11AM to 2PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
UG to provide free shuttles to Super Bowl Parade from 47th/State Published on February 12, 2024 or the second year in a row, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will be providing FREE transportation services from Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) to Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) for community members attending the 11AM Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade in Downtown KCMO. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Eagle Days returns for 22nd Year at Wyandotte County Lake Published on January 11, 2024 The 22nd Annual Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake will be held, January 20 and 21. This free, family-friendly event will take place simultaneously at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and James P. Davis Hall located at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Both sites will be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, and Noon - 4:00 pm on Sunday. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
2023 Donuts with Santa Event Proved to Be a Huge Success Published on December 13, 2023 The Unified Government Parks & Recreation Department hosted over 500 community youth and their family members for the "Donuts with Santa" holiday event on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
Unified Government Honors Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast Published on December 08, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted a volunteer appreciation celebration at Memorial Hall on Friday, December 8, 2023. This celebration honored the dedication of over 120 volunteers that have directly served throughout many UG departments and agencies. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
Hundreds Gather to Kick Off the Holiday Season in Wyandotte County Published on November 20, 2023 On Friday, November 17th, 2023, Mayor Tyrone A. Garner and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at Memorial Hall in downtown KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Mayor News
Free Food Boxes Available at November Events in Wyandotte County Published on November 15, 2023 The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD), Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force (HETF), Aetna Better Health of Kansas, and Harvesters—The Community Food Network have partnered to provide free food boxes at Neighborhood-Based Clinic Events and other community events in Wyandotte County this November. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases