Launching Monday, February 3, 2025, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS will expand RideKC On-Demand to include a new Northeast Microtransit Zone. This zone, connecting the Fairfax area to I-70 between the Kansas River and North 43rd Street, will link to the existing Midtown and Legends […]
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BPU issues boil advisory for Riverview neighborhood. Update: advisory lifted
Update: The BPU has lifted the boil water advisory as of Feb. 1. Residents are advised to flush their plumbing, and discard ice and any water filters that may have been affected. The Board of Public Utilities issued a boil water advisory for an area in the Riverview neighborhood of […]
KCK wrestlers earn medals at SM North Invitational
Wrestlers from six Wyandotte County high schools hit the mats this weekend at the 38th Annual Shawnee Mission North Invitational meet. The venerable high school has traditionally hosted a boys’ tournament and this year added a girls’ tournament to run in parallel. Washington junior Reddi Johnson won the 130-pound bracket […]
Mayor to host Friday session on immigration changes
Unified Government Mayor/CEO Tyrone Garner will host a public session on U.S. immigration policy on Friday at 3:30 PM at Memorial Hall. Pre-selected community members will speak on their concerns about recent changes in immigration enforcement and policy made by the incoming presidential administration of Donald Trump. Members of community-based […]
Zoning, budget changes on UG Commission docket Thursday
The Wyandotte County-KCK Unified Government Commission will meet Thursday evening at 7:00 PM, primarily to consider zoning changes previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. These changes include rezoning for duplexes and triplexes in the 4200 block of Adams and the 1000 block of Armstrong. The commission will also […]
Ward’s Hurla, Allen to enter Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame
On Saturday, the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2025, including two Bishop Ward Cyclones — ten-time state championship coach Dennis Hurla and major league pitcher Neil Allen. Dennis Hurla Bishop Ward’s ten state championships with Hurla at the helm included six in a row from […]
Officials urge calm, caution with local TB outbreak
Kansas health officials are working to investigate and understand a recent outbreak of tuberculosis. Although the prevalence has been higher in Wyandotte County than in surrounding areas, health officials stress that the risk to the general public is low. Kansas Department of Health and Environment is working with local physicians […]
Ward Cyclones take third tourney title at McLouth
The Bishop Ward Cyclones captured the McLouth Invitational Tournament trophy for the third consecutive year, defeating the Horton Chargers 53-46 Saturday evening. The match-up was a repeat of last year’s tournament final that the Cylones won 58-36. The teams were evenly matched through most of the first quarter, but Ward […]
Chicago pastor brings King’s message of justice to KCK
King’s message finds open ears with KCK audience Kansas City, Kan. community came together at Memorial Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday — the 45th annual celebration. The event was co-hosted by the Baptist Ministerial Alliance and the Unified Government. Rev. […]
Update on Fire Station 20 – Station Reopens
From the KCKFD Spokesman Tuesday afternoon: The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) had a structural engineer conduct an inspection of Fire Station 20 today and confirmed that the building is safe. The personnel at Station 20 will return to the station immediately. The official report from the engineer is […]
