The Unified Government’s Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met Tuesday evening and took up two significant informational presentations: an audit of nonprofit organizations using government facilities at no cost, and a comprehensive update from the Wyandotte County Public Health Department on its 2025 accomplishments and challenges heading into 2026. […]
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners voted 7-3 Thursday evening to pledge local sales taxes toward a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, clearing a crucial hurdle for the $4 billion sports complex project despite lingering concerns about costs to Wyandotte County taxpayers. The ordinance, added to the agenda just days […]
Tessa Stoner, a senior at Turner High School, has been named one of two recipients of Park University’s Presidential Honors Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, earning a full-ride package valued at more than $117 thousand. The scholarship is the school’s highest competitive academic award. The scholarship covers full tuition, […]
An overflow crowd filled the Unified Government commission chambers Tuesday evening as residents voiced passionate opinions about the proposed Kansas City Chiefs stadium development, with commissioners facing a Thursday vote on whether to commit local tax revenues to the $3 billion project. The public hearing, which drew dozens of speakers […]
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and Bill Faflick, Executive Director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) High school activities is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young students are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations […]
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners confronted frustrations over mismatched zoning regulations in its Thursday night meeting and advanced hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development incentives for two key projects. American Royal bonds move forward In the biggest financial decision of the evening, commissioners unanimously approved two major […]
All nine Wyandotte County high schools competed Wednesday on the mats at Piper in the WYCO Wrestling Championships. The dual-level layout in the new Piper gym lends itself well to holding the tournament, with boys running on three mats on the main floor and the girls running on two mats on the auxiliary floor just […]
In a poignant ceremony filled with tears and smiles, Banneker Elementary School dedicated a memorial plaque Wednesday honoring KCK police officer Hunter Simoncic, who was killed in the line of duty on Aug. 26, 2025. The plaque, presented by KCKPD Chief Karl Oakman to school principal Amirah Pughsley, will hang […]
When in high school we make plans for our futures. “I’m going to be an astronaut!” “I can’t wait to be president of the United States!” “I’m going to be a quarterback for the Chiefs like Patrick Mahomes!” In “Kimberly Akimbo” at the Kauffman Center (Jan. 20-25), teen Kimberly Levaco […]
Hundreds gathered at Memorial Hall on Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., with a special emphasis on turning remembrance into action through education and community service. The annual citywide celebration, organized by the Unified Government, the Baptist Ministers Union, and the Wyandotte County District […]