The Unified Government commissioners meet this evening, and two big-ticket items will be on the agenda. The first major item is a partial consent decree between the UG and the federal government, specifically the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice. Jeff Miles, the Director of Water Pollution Control […]
The Sumner Academy Sabres protected their home court on Wednesday, defeating the visiting Wyandotte Bulldogs 68-39. Sumner senior guard Vincent Wing brought his all-of-the-above style to the game, scoring inside and out for 20 points, handing out five assists, and snagging four steals on the defensive end. Sabres freshman Ezra […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
