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
WyCo/KCK Receives Bronze Level Recognition as a Community for all ages Published on May 01, 2024 Last month, Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS was acknowledged by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) for receiving Bronze Level Recognition as a Community for All Ages (CFAA). Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Health Department Launches New Satellite Clinic in Bonner Springs Published on April 17, 2024 Starting April 18th, the Wyandotte County Public Health Department is offering a new walk-in satellite clinic at the Bonner Springs Community Center, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 9 am – 11:30 am. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Celebrate Seven Days of Kindness Published on April 04, 2024 The Office of the Mayor invites you to share a little kindness with others and yourself during the third annual Seven Days of Kindness. Check out the suggested activities and be sure to share your acts of kindness with us. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Health & Lifestyle, Mayor News
National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2024 Published on April 01, 2024 The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) is celebrating National Public Health Week! This year’s theme for the week is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration
Parks & Recreation Releases 2023 Annual Report Published on March 26, 2024 Check out the latest annual report from the UG Department of Parks & Recreation, covering the various improvement projects, programs and services offered across the city and county parks system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
WyCo Public Health Dept. Offers New Walk-In Hours & Appt. Services Published on March 07, 2024 The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) announced new walk-in hours and new clinical service offerings. Starting March 8, WYCO PHD will offer walk-ins for select health services every Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, at 619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Walk Kansas Starts March 31 Published on March 07, 2024 Walk Kansas is a K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) health initiative that promotes personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthful lifestyle habits. While primarily a team-based program, you can also go solo! Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
UG launches flexible, on-demand transportation services Published on February 26, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) Transportation Department has launched an innovative new microtransit and paratransit service to provide passengers with more efficient, responsive public transportation in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Livable Neighborhoods to Launch Civic Connect Published on February 22, 2024 A program designed to help our neighbors learn more about working with the Unified Government launches next month! Join us for the first cohort - space is limited. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle