New X-Ray Machines to Used at the Municipal Building- Effective 3/31 Published on March 28, 2025 Effective Monday, March 31, 2025, all visitors entering the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, KCK) will be required to use the newly installed security X-ray machines at the two designated public entrances, located on the main lobby and ground level. Tagged as: , Announcements, Construction, Media Releases
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
Nationwide Search Launched for New Juvenile Detention Center Admin. Published on March 20, 2025 The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office is launching a nationwide search for qualified candidates to fill the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) Administrator position. After 30 years of service, the current Administrator, Terri Broadus, will be retiring in June of this year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
UG Hires Lupe Valdovino as New Grants Financial Administrator Published on March 20, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lupe Valdovino as new Grants Financial Administrator. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
2025 UG Community Survey Launches Published on March 18, 2025 The (UG) has announced that the newly revised 2025 Community Survey will begin arriving in select mailboxes starting this week. Administered by the ETC Institute, the 2025 Community Survey is mailed to a random sample of Wyandotte County residents for their input on overall quality of life, services and programs, as well as neighborhood priorities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
UG to Hold Budget Workshop this Thursday at 5PM Published on March 12, 2025 Thursday, March 12th, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) will host the first budget workshops for the 2026 budget process. This budget workshop will provide a refresher on the adopted 2025 budget, the impacts of a revenue neutral budget, and a proposed strategy for our debt. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
UG Appoints Director of Public Works & Changes to Strategic Comms. Published on March 10, 2025 The (UG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Shaw as Director of Public Works, effective immediately. Mr. Shaw, who has been the Interim Director since 2024, joined the UG in 2017 as the County Engineer. Read More to learn about Upcoming Changes to Strategic Communications. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
WyCo Election Office Launches “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest Published on March 07, 2025 Today, the Wyandotte County Election Office is excited to officially launch the 2025 “Future Voter and I Voted” sticker design contest for Wyandotte County middle and high school students. Online and in-person submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5PM. The winning designs will be distributed and proudly worn during this year’s election cycle. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Dumpster Days Published on March 03, 2025 The event helps residents recycle electronics waste for a fee and dispose of unwanted bulky items like old mattresses and furniture for free. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
2025 Annual Notice for All Real Estate to be Mailed This Friday Published on February 27, 2025 This Friday, February 28, 2025, the Unified Government will be mailing the 2025 Annual Notice of Appraisal and Classification for all residential real estate parcels in Wyandotte County. Commercial Notices will be mailed on Monday, March 10, 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases