The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a total of $200,000 in no-match grants from the Kansas Forest Service. This funding was received through two separate $100,000 grants under the Kansas Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, which […]
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KCK barbecue sides to drool over
From Visit KCK: Kansas City is world-famous for its barbecue, and with so many legendary smokehouses to choose from, it’s no wonder food lovers have a hard time picking just one. Ribs, burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork—smoked, seasoned, and sauced to perfection—are the stars of the show. But for true […]
A Kansas City, Kansas, artist recreates iconic paintings with people from his neighborhood
From KCUR arts reporter Julie Denesha Harold Smith’s newest paintings take familiar works of art like Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and Leonardo DaVinci’s “The Last Supper” and reimagines them with people he grew up with. On a recent August morning, the artist Harold Smith […]
Historical Museum’s Fort Conley exhibit starts Saturday
A new art installation at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum commemorates three Native American sisters who barricaded themselves in a tribal burial ground in what is now downtown Kansas City, Kansas. “Trespassers Beware” gives visitors a chance to experience the Conley sisters’ story. [Read more]
KCKPD officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, killed in line of duty
Another Kansas City, Kansas law enforcement officer has lost his life in the line of duty. 26-year old KCKPD officer Hunter Simoncic died Tuesday morning from injuries sustained when he was struck by a stolen truck fleeing from police pursuit. Simoncic was putting down “stop sticks” near 72nd Steet and […]
Groundbreaking for 7th Street Transit Center
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the UG in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the 7th and Minnesota Transit Center Improvements. This groundbreaking officially celebrates the kick-off of $1.64 million in transit corridor improvements along three major segments along 7th St. [Read more]
Jenkins, Roberson appointed new UG ethics commissioners
The Unified Government has two new ethics commissioners after the Ad Hoc Ethics Commission Appointment Panel selected Martha Jenkins and Adrion C. Roberson to join the Unified Government Ethics Commission. Jenkins and Roberson were sworn in on Aug. 14. The Ethics Commission is charged with reviewing violations of the UG’s […]
Candlelight vigil for fallen deputy will be Wednesday evening
The Unified Government and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department jointly announced a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Ming, killed Saturday in the line of duty. The vigil will take place in front of the Wyandotte County Courthouse, near the Sheriff’s Memorial […]
UG Commission meeting tonight to discuss ARPA spending
The Unified Government board of commissioners will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. this evening to review the status of funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Congress passed the law in March 2021 in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. The UG received a total of $87.5 […]
Free swim day at Parkwood Pool
The UG Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free swim day at Parkwood Pool from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11. The pool is located at 950 Quindaro Blvd. The pool was the subject of a special UG commission meeting in May, where options to refurbish or […]