Kansas City Restaurant Week 2026 showcases the metro area’s vibrant culinary scene, with four KCK restaurants participating in this year’s event, offering diners a diverse array of flavors from authentic Mexican cuisine to Louisiana-style seafood and island-inspired fare. Amigos Grill & Cantina This beloved Turner neighborhood spot located at 2737 […]
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a streamlined meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 8, approving changes to meeting procedures and addressing several planning and zoning matters. The commission unanimously approved an ordinance changing the start time for future meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning in February. The new […]
The Unified Government’s Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee heard a presentation Monday evening on proposed temporary changes to short-term rental regulations in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring an estimated 650 thousand visitors to Kansas City this summer. With just five months until the first […]
On a frigid New Year’s Day morning, community leaders, preservation advocates, and descendants of the port town’s original residents gathered at the Quindaro Ruins Overlook to honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom more than 170 years ago and to renew their commitment to preserving that history for […]
Beginning Jan. 2, 2026, many Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., seniors or disabled people can verify their eligibility for BPU PILOT Relief, property tax refund, utility, and sales tax rebate programs. The tax rebate application process will take place through Apr. 15. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and […]
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees convened on Dec. 16, bidding farewell to three members, including its top officers. The group also approved significant academic program revisions and received the annual audit report from its auditor. Farewell to departing trustees The December meeting served as the last […]
In what Kansas Governor Laura Kelly called the largest economic win in state history, the Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will relocate to Kansas, building a $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County and a new training facility in Olathe. The announcement, made at a packed press conference in […]
The Unified Government (UG) Public Works Department announced during Thursday night’s Full Commission meeting that it has officially become an accredited agency through the American Public Works Association (APWA). Officials from APWA joined Public Works Director Troy Shaw in recognizing the achievement and speaking to its significance for Kansas City, […]
The Unified Government will move forward with Phase 2 of the Residential Trash and Recycling Carts Pilot Program in early 2026, expanding cart-based service to additional households across KCK. The carts program replaces loose bags and personal containers with standardized 96-gallon trash and recycling carts designed for automated collection. Participating […]
The Wyandotte County Unified Government Board of Commissioners convened for its first meeting under new leadership Wednesday evening, addressing public health initiatives, fireworks regulations, and honoring the county’s Public Works department for achieving national accreditation. Mayor Christal Watson presided over the meeting, which in keeping with her campaign goals lasted […]