KCKPD Chief Karl Oakman Presented with the 2024 Clarence Kelley Award Published on October 28, 2024 On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the 75th Annual Crime Commission Luncheon, KCKPD Police Chief, Karl A. Oakman, was presented with the Clarence Kelley Award. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
WyCo Sheriff's Office Warns Community of Scam Calls Published on October 16, 2024 In a press release published on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department informs the public that an unidentified individual has been making scam calls claiming that they are a member of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
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
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
Sound the Alarm: Volunteers Needed for Life-Saving Initiative on 10/12 Published on October 02, 2024 The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), in collaboration with the American Red Cross and Bethel Neighborhood Center, are excited to announce the third iteration of “Sound the Alarm” on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the St. Margaret’s Park Neighborhood. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct Closed Published on September 05, 2024 The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed the eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas, for repairs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Bridge Closure, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Construction, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Works
UG to Celebrate over $2.1 Million in Park Improvements Published on August 19, 2024 Next Friday, August 23, the Unified Government of WyCo and KCK (UG) Parks & Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting tour at three of its parks. This event will celebrate the investment of more than $2.1 million in improvements funded through the (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The UG will also kick off a new awareness campaign called Enjoy, Don't Destroy. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Ribbon Cutting
WyCo Cities Awarded $1 Million Grant to Improve Road Safety Published on July 09, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG), in collaboration with the City of Bonner Springs and the City of Edwardsville, was awarded a $1 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to create a countywide Vision Zero Action Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Infrastructure, Media Releases
Your Input is Requested - UG Stormwater and Parks Improvement Project Published on July 03, 2024 Provide your feedback on potential park amenities for 8th Street, Northrup, and Splitlog Parks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Environment, Improvement Works, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Works, Stormwater
KCKFD Shares Important Fireworks Safety Tips Published on July 01, 2024 As we approach the Fourth of July, the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department reminds you of these key safety tips so you can stay safe while enjoying the holiday. Tagged as: , Community Safety