UG Transportation Releases Ridership Survey Published on December 08, 2023 The UG Transportation Department is in the midst of a Comprehensive Service Analysis with KCATA. Through the study, we will be able to pinpoint underperforming routes and/or services and have the chance to poll transit users about their experience with current services. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Vernon School Listed on National Register of Historic Places Published on December 07, 2023 The National Register is the country's official list of historically significant properties. The Vernon School was listed for its historic association with the education of African-American children in Kansas City, KS prior to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
WYCO Historical Museum Sponsors Victory Highway Traveling Exhibit Published on December 07, 2023 A traveling exhibit, "Hitting the Road: 100 Years on the Victory Highway." is now on display through the end of January 2024 at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Victory Highway. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
UG Issues 2023 State of the Government Report Published on December 05, 2023 This report accompanies the Mayor's 2023 State of the Government address which was presented earlier today. Explore our community profile and discover more about the work underway at the Unified Government. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Infrastructure, Mayor News, Public Works
American Royal Complex Breaks Ground Near Village West/Kansas Speedway Published on December 01, 2023 On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, nearly 500 people, including officials from the American Royal Association, the Unified Government and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, attended a steel column raising for the American Royal's new $350 million headquarters complex. Tagged as: , Groundbreaking
2023 Kansas Community Heat Mapping Campaign Update Published on November 29, 2023 This summer, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) and Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) worked together on the Kansas Community Heat Watch, an urban heat island mapping campaign. On Aug, 12, 200 volunteers traveled 31 unique routes to collect over 200,000 temperature and humidity data points throughout 310 square miles of the two counties. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
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