UG Honored as a Historic Preservation Trailblazer Published on November 21, 2024 At their annual gala on November 12, 2024, the Historic Kansas City Foundation awarded the UG its Trailblazers Award. This award acknowledges the UG's efforts to resurrect its historic preservation program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
K-State researcher to focus lead research in Kansas City, Kan. Published on November 20, 2024 K-State soil and environmental chemistry professor Ganga Hettiarachchi is launching a study to identify cost-effective soil amendments and reduce the impact of elevated lead levels in Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Ribbon-Cutting & Rebranding for Water Pollution Control Published on November 20, 2024 Celebrating a new facility and a new name for Water Pollution Control. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Wastewater
Mayor Garner will not seek re-election Published on November 19, 2024 On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Mayor/CEO Tyrone A. Garner's office shared the following press statement about plans to finish out his term in December 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Mayor News
KCKPD Officers Awarded for Valor Published on November 18, 2024 On November 15, 2024, the Kansas City Metropolitan Area Chiefs and Sheriffs Association held its 53rd Annual Valor Awards ceremony. Many brave men and women were recognized, including 4 members of the KCKPD. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
CHIP Team Honored with Outstanding Partner of the Year Published on November 18, 2024 On October 23, 2024, the Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Safe & Affordable Housing Action Team was honored as the Outstanding Partner of the Year at the 2024 LISC KC Thrive Celebration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
WyCo Honors America Recycles Day & Celebrates Recycling Challenge Published on November 15, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is excited to spotlight today, November 15, 2024, as America Recycles Day. Although we encourage recycling for residents throughout the entire year, today we want to spotlight the efforts and impact of recycling in our community. We also are excited to share the success of the recently launched recycling challenge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Trash & Recycling
Holiday Spirit in WyCo Published on November 13, 2024 This holiday season, we invite you to join us as we bring joy to our neighbors across the county. Check out some of the great ways to get involved to make a positive difference for a fellow Dotte. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Unified Government Names Michelle Wooten as Deputy Treasurer Published on November 12, 2024 The UG of WyCo and KCK (UG) is pleased to announce Michelle Wooten as Deputy Treasurer. With over six years of experience with the Unified Government, Michelle Wooten has served as the Admin. Coordinator for Real Estate/Personal Property and Delinquent Real Estate divisions. Since December 2022, she stepped up during a period of transition across the Finance Department as acting County Treasurer. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
Navy Week Charts Course to Kansas City Published on November 12, 2024 Kansas City will host the city's second Navy Week when the Navy visits the area for a week of events 11-17 November 2024, in conjunction with the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade. Kansas City Navy Week brings Sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the importance of the Navy to Kansas City, the states of Missouri and Kansas, and the nation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Mayor News