The Unified Government Public Works Department joined more than 200 public works professionals from 22 cities for the 2025 Mid-America Equipment Expo & Roadeo, held October 8 to 10. Hosted by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Mid-America Chapter, the annual event featured a range of training sessions, educational opportunities, and […]
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Uncertainty clouds future for Sporting after season-ending 0-0 draw
Sporting Kansas City and the Houston Dynamo battled to a 0-0 draw Saturday night at Children’s Mercy Park, closing out the 2025 MLS regular season on a windy 69-degree evening and setting the stage for an offseason of change and uncertainty. Goalkeeper John Pulskamp made seven saves to earn the […]
Byers run for 3 TDs, passes for 1 in 43-7 Piper victory
The Piper Pirates took charge from the opening whistle Friday night at Turner, rolling to a 43-7 victory over the Golden Bears behind an explosive offensive performance that saw the Pirates score on their first play from scrimmage and never look back. “Our whole thing this week was setting the […]
Planning Commission denies proposed Piper gas station
The Unified Government Planning Commission voted 7-1 Monday night to deny a preliminary development plan for a grocery store with fuel dispensers at the northwest corner of Donahoo and Hutton roads. The decision followed nearly two hours of testimony from nearby residents, especially from the adjacent Heritage at Piper Estates […]
Turner community turns out: Photos from Turner Day parade
Turner Days took place on Saturday, with the parade rolling two miles up and down the hills of 55th Street from the high school to Inland Drive, just before K-32. The event was the 40th annual celebration of the storied community, which retained its own distinct identity even as it […]
Current uses record-breaking win as playoff tune-up
Kansas City defeats Gotham FC 2-0, reaches historic 20 wins and 62 points The Kansas City Current made history Saturday evening, but head coach Vlatko Andonovski was equally focused on what the 2-0 victory over Gotham FC meant for his team’s playoff preparation. The win gave Kansas City its 20th […]
Argentine shines: Photos from Silver City Day parade
The Silver City Day parade and festival took place on Saturday. Hosted by the Argentine Betterment Corporation, the event brought out schools, bands, churches, cars, candidates, boxers, dancers, and horses marching down Strong Ave. to Emerson Park. In the park, crowds gathered around as the Harmon, Schlagle, Sumner, Washington, and […]
Sporting KC introduces new President of Soccer Operations David Lee
Sporting Kansas City opened a new chapter Tuesday afternoon, introducing David Lee as the club’s President of Soccer Operations and General Manager at a press conference at the Compass Minerals National Performance Center. Lee, who spent 11 years with New York City FC in various roles, has signed a seven-year […]
UG Commission rejects homeless camping ban after opposition testimony
The Wyandotte County Unified Government Board of Commissioners voted 7-1 early Thursday morning to reject a proposed ordinance that would have banned “unlawful camping” on public property, following more than four hours of impassioned testimony from residents, service providers, and business owners. The ordinance, which emerged with unanimous approval from […]
UG Parks & Rec awarded $200K in grants to enhance urban tree canopy
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 […]