Fall Residential Open Burn Season Starts Tomorrow, Oct. 16th Published on October 15, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will allow residential properties within the city limits of Kansas City, Kansas to conduct Residential Open Burning beginning on October 16th through November 15th. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event, October 19 Published on October 14, 2024 This free event helps residents dispose of unwanted items like paint, oil, and tires. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Skip the Line. Pay Online. Published on October 10, 2024 With increased demand on walk-in services at Motor Vehicles, we are finding it challenging to meet the demands of our community. Check out these simple tips and tricks to make your next transaction with the Unified Government easy as 1-2-3! Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Supporting Local Entrepreneurs with the Main Street America Program Published on October 09, 2024 This summer, the Downtown Shareholders, a Unified Government-recognized Neighborhood & Business Revitalization Organization, kicked off a partnership with Main Street America and Kansas Main Street. This program is a collaborative effort to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies, and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
UG Names Econ. Dev. Director to Help Champion Equitable Growth Published on October 09, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chelsee Chism as Economic Development Director. Chism will be charged with rebuilding the department in support of new development, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship, and the land bank program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
BPU PILOT and Updates to Utility Bills Published on October 09, 2024 Although the announcement to implement changes by October 1 was premature, the Unified Government leadership is working to address the issue in a timely manner. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Update: WyCo Motor Vehicle System Issues Have Been Resolved Published on October 07, 2024 Wyandotte County's Motor Vehicle system managed by the Kansas Department of Revenue is currently experiencing state-wide issues, resulting in our inability to process transactions. This issue was identified on Monday, Oct. 7. -- As of October 8, the system issues have been resolved and all motor vehicle services are back operational. Tagged as: , Announcements
KCKFD Highlights Fire Safety as Part of National Fire Prevention Week Published on October 07, 2024 The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), is excited to partner with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), to promote Fire Prevention Week during October 6-12, 2024. This year’s theme for the week is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.” Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Supporting Local Entrepreneurs: Survey from Main Street America Published on October 07, 2024 Small businesses are encouraged to complete this survey as part of the Downtown Shareholders Main Street initiative. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
SLIP Program Restored Licenses to Keep WyCo Residents Moving Published on October 04, 2024 Over 200,000 Kansans have a suspended driver’s license, which is the 6th highest rate in the nation. Additionally, most of these suspensions are not due to public safety issues such as DUI. The majority of cases involve failure to appear, failure to pay, and insurance related issues. Learn what the UG is doing to help people apply for a valid license and break the cycle. Tagged as: , Business & Economy