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Free Christmas tree recycling available at parks

From now through January 31, 2025, the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department will recycle Christmas trees through drop-offs at four sites around the area. The department asks that all decorations be removed from trees before dropping them off. The four sites are:

Sports

Washington rolls at Harmon

The Washington Wildcats routed Harmon Friday evening, 96-34. The Wildcats were hot on the offensive end, with six players scoring in double figures, and just as effective on defense. Washington’s active defense forced Harmon into attempting risky passes, which the Wildcats often picked off and returned for fast-break baskets. Ja’Mari […]

Community

Food trucks banned at 18th & Central after violations

The Unified Government has issued a temporary ban on food trucks near the 18th Street and Central Avenue intersection, citing multiple health and safety violations. The moratorium will take effect starting Dec. 27 and will extend 60 days unless modified. The UG specifically cited issues with grease being discarded into […]

Sports

Stallions best Bulldogs at home

The Schlagle Stallions beat Wyandotte 60-26 at home Tuesday night in front of a dynamic crowd with fans of both teams. Schlagle got a hot start with the first seven points, but the Bulldogs fought back to tie the game at 14 late in the first quarter on Kenton Fisher’s […]

Politics

Residents to get property tax break after budget review

Due to budget errors in three local tax jurisdictions, some Wyandotte County residents will see slightly lower property tax rates than they were told on their most recent statements. The submitted budgets for the Kansas City, Kansas Community College, the Kaw Valley Drainage District, and the Wolcott Drainage District each […]

Community

KCK man charged with Brooks slaying

From a Kansas City, Kan. press release: “The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department announced today that the suspect in the November 30th shooting death of 17-year-old, Nicholas Brooks, has now been charged in Wyandotte County. Officers with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department took the suspect, Sean Lyle Marshall, 8-23-1982, a resident […]

Community

Santa and doughnuts Saturday morning

Parks and Recreation will be hosting a festive morning for families with “Donuts with Santa” on Dec. 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. There will be fun activities for all ages, including inflatables, face painting, holiday crafts, and delicious doughnuts with hot chocolate. Children can also […]

Community

Fielder pleads guilty in 2018 shooting of deputies

Antoine Fielder, who shot and killed Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputies Patrick Rohrer and Theresa King as he was being transferred to the jail from the court annex building, has now pled guilty in the June 2018 slayings. Fielder, set to go on trial in February, was facing the death penalty […]

Community

Shooting suspect surrenders after standoff

Per a press release from the Kansas City, Kan. police department, one person was taken into custody after barricading himself for over two hours in a house near McGrew Grove and Quindaro Blvd. Around 6:30 p.m. KCKPD’s Special Operations Unit was in the area serving a warrant in the Nov. […]