Awards for Valor Recognizes KCKPD Officers Published on November 27, 2023 On November 16, 2023, the Kansas City Metropolitan Area Chiefs and Sheriffs Association held its 52nd Annual Valor Awards ceremony. Many brave men and women were recognized, including 17 members of the KCKPD – the most of any department. Tagged as: , Announcements
UG Participates in 2023 MARC Public Service Career Expo Published on November 27, 2023 On Wednesday, November 15, the UG organized the "Administration" career area for the MARC Career Expo, a biannual event that brought 3,100 middle and high school students from across the metro to Bartle Hall to explore careers in the public sector. Tagged as: , Announcements
Winter Weather Update, November 25 Published on November 25, 2023 Snow expected tonight. The Snow Crew is on duty and will respond as needed. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Works
Dennis L. Rubin Announced as Permanent Fire Chief for KCKFD Published on November 20, 2023 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce that current Interim Kansas City, Kansas Fire (KCKFD) Chief Dennis L. Rubin has been hired as the full-time permanent Fire Chief for the Department. Chief Rubin's permanent position will take effect on January 1, 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
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
Residential Trash and Recycling Delayed for Thanksgiving Day Published on November 20, 2023 Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed this week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Parktober: Have Your Minor Parking Violations Do Good Published on November 20, 2023 The Kansas City, Kansas Municipal Court announced the kickoff of the Parktober program during the month of October. Persons with minor parking violations will have the opportunity to clear these citations at a minimal cost. This great program has been extended through the end of the year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Help KCK Public School Students This Winter! Published on November 17, 2023 Many of the children most in need in our community depend on the meals they receive at school. When school is out for an extended period of time, their needs are often not met. Tagged as: , Announcements
UG Transportation Launches New Edwardsville-Legends Microtransit Zone! Published on November 16, 2023 Edwardsville and Bonner Springs residents now have daily access to a new UG public transportation option to get to The Legends as well as make connections to the Metro-area RideKC system! Tagged as: , Announcements
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