Residential Trash and Recycling Delayed on Independence Day Published on June 27, 2024 Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed by one day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
AARP Awards $15K to the UG as Part of Nationwide Program Published on June 26, 2024 Today, AARP announced that the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) has received a 2024 Community Challenge grant as part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. The awarded funds of $15,000 will be used to place benches at key public spaces across Kansas City, Kansas (KCK). Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
WyCo World Cup Readiness Taskforce Needs Your Input Published on June 20, 2024 As we gear up for the 2026 World Cup, the WyCo World Cup Readiness Taskforce formed last year wants to hear from you. This committee is chaired by Visit KCK Executive Director, Alan Carr and Co-Chaired by County Administrator, David Johnston. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
Unified Government Names Andrea Vinyard as County Treasurer Published on June 17, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrea Vinyard as County Treasurer. Ms. Vinyard has been with the UG for over 10 years and has served as Deputy Treasurer and Cash Manager for 7 years and as Interim Treasurer for close to two years. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program Offers FREE Swim Lessons in KCK Published on June 17, 2024 The Unified Government Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the YMCA, GEHA and the Hunt Family Foundation will offer FREE swim lessons for a number of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas youth and adults at Parkwood Pool this summer through the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program. Tagged as: , Announcements
BPU Releases 2024 Water Quality Report Published on June 17, 2024 The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has released its annual Water Quality Report. The 2024 Water Quality Report, which is available in its entirety on BPU’s website, is also mailed to all customers via hard copy as part of the 2024 Summer BPU Connection newsletter. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Stay Cool in the Heat - Wyandotte County / KCK Cooling Centers Published on June 13, 2024 As temperatures begin to rise over the summer months, please be aware of the various cooling centers throughout Wyandotte County & Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Quindaro Park Basketball Courts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Published on June 13, 2024 On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil new basketball courts at Quindaro Park, in KCK. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Over 150 Youth Gain Skills at KCKPD Tackling Conflict Football Camp Published on June 11, 2024 KCKPD and the Police Athletic League held the 3rd Annual Tackling Conflict Together Football Camp for youth ages 8-18 on June 8th at Bishop Ward High School. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
2024 Spring / Summer Parks & Recreation Guide Now Available Published on June 10, 2024 As the weather continues to heat up and the days are getting longer – it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine – and Wyandotte County Parks & Recreation is here to help! Check out the 2024 Spring/ Summer Recreation Guide. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle