Thanksgiving Week Trash and Recycling Schedule Published on November 21, 2025 Residential service delayed one day for Thursday and Friday Routes. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Students Project Turns Vision to Reality: New Dog Park at Welborn Park Published on November 17, 2025 What started as a high school English class assignment at Washington High School has grown into a fully funded, community-supported initiative that has brought a new dog park to Welborn Park in Wyandotte County. On Monday, November 17th UG Officials and community members officially celebrated this new park with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Welborn Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Ribbon Cutting
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
Final 2025 General Election Results Published on November 14, 2025 The Wyandotte County Election Office released the official final results from the November 4th general election results. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
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
New Items Accepted in Curbside Recycling: Paper and Plastic Cups Published on November 12, 2025 More everyday items now recyclable at home. Tagged as: , Trash & Recycling
KCK Overnight Shelter to Open Sunday, November 9th Published on November 07, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) has partnered with community organization Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation this year to manage and operate a temporary KCK Cold Weather Overnight Shelter. This year the overnight shelter will be at the Wilhelmina "Willa" Gill Multi-Service Center (645 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101). Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
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
Environmental Services Honored for Clean Water Compliance Published on October 30, 2025 Recognition reflects years of consistent permit compliance and dedication to environmental protection Tagged as: , Public Works
Honoring National First Responders Day on October 28th, 2025 Published on October 28, 2025 Every year on October 28th, we honor the brave individuals who risk their lives daily to keep our communities safe. National First Responders Day recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, other emergency personnel and public works professionals who serve on the front lines during emergencies and disasters. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration