Sound the Alarm: Volunteers Needed for Life-Saving Initiative on 4/12 Published on March 27, 2025 The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is excited to announce the fourth iteration of “Sound the Alarm” on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods in Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Only Rain Down the Drain! Published on March 12, 2025 Blocked storm drains increase the risk of flooding and damage pipes. Do your part to make sure only rain goes in the storm drain! Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling
Be a Force of Nature: Severe Weather Awareness Published on March 03, 2025 The Unified Government is proud to join and promote the campaign to spread the word and encourage Wyandotte County to know your risk, take action, and be an example to your neighbors! Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
UG Hollywood Casino Fund Grant Opens March 1, 2025 Published on February 24, 2025 The (UG) has announced that the 2025 Hollywood Casino Fund Grant program will open on March 1, 2025. Established to support the goals of Healthy Communities Wyandotte, the focus will be to fund programs that increase knowledge and action toward long-term changes that enable Wyandotte County community members to eat healthy food and be physically active. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Stop Littering and Improve Water Quality Published on February 12, 2025 Do your part the protect the environment! Remember, if it’s on the ground, it’s in our water. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling, Wastewater
Temporary Food Truck Moratorium at 18th/Central to Start Dec 27 Published on December 19, 2024 Due to several recent health and safety violations, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will temporarily prohibit the operation of food trucks (mobile vending) around 18th Street / Central Avenue, effective Friday, December 27, 2024. Until further notice, no food trucks will be allowed between 17th and 19th Streets and Grandview Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices
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
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
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