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 […]
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KCKCC audit shows strong financial position, expanding assets
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 […]
Wyandotte County scores new Chiefs stadium in $3B deal
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 […]
Public Works earns national accreditation
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, […]
Trash cart pilot program expands
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 […]
UG Commission tackles fireworks rules, honors Public Works in first meeting under new leadership
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 […]
Inauguration Ushers in New Era for Wyandotte County with Youngest Commission, First Black Woman Mayor
In a ceremony marked by calls for unity, faith, and generational change, Wyandotte County inaugurated what officials called the youngest commission in the Unified Government’s history on Monday evening, highlighted by the swearing-in of Christal E. Watson. “Today we mark the first time an African American woman has been entrusted […]
Bond issue, data center rezoning top another lengthy commission meeting
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Thursday, making decisions on some key recurrent issues. The commission approved issuing bonds for sewer improvements, rezoning for a potential data center location, and updating the American Royal development agreement to account for bond market conditions. […]
Turner Elementary teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award in surprise ceremony
What Turner Elementary School teacher Lexcee Oddo thought would be a routine assembly to honor retiring Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson turned into a life-changing moment when she learned she had won the prestigious Milken Educator Award, including a $25 thousand prize. The surprise announcement came during a schoolwide […]
Warming Centers Available in KCK This Winter
As the weather continues to become colder this winter, there are several warming centers across Wyandotte County that are available. For more information, including an interactive map to find a nearby shelter, go to https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/News-articles/Warming-Centers-Winter-2025.