The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lupe Valdovino as Grants Financial Administrator. Valdovino has over 27 years of experience working with non-profit agencies in various positions, from data analyst to grant accounting. [Read more]
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Reduce traffic fatalities by reporting unsafe roads to Project Zero
The Wyandotte County Vision Zero Action Plan aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from crashes on our public streets. The plan will focus on (1) identifying critical safety challenges across the county and (2) addressing those challenges through county-wide strategies and targeted projects. With community input, this plan will […]
EPA Consent Decree, union agreement top Thursday commission agenda
The Unified Government commissioners meet this evening, and two big-ticket items will be on the agenda. The first major item is a partial consent decree between the UG and the federal government, specifically the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice. Jeff Miles, the Director of Water Pollution Control […]
Zoning, budget changes on UG Commission docket Thursday
The Wyandotte County-KCK Unified Government Commission will meet Thursday evening at 7:00 PM, primarily to consider zoning changes previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. These changes include rezoning for duplexes and triplexes in the 4200 block of Adams and the 1000 block of Armstrong. The commission will also […]
Chicago pastor brings King’s message of justice to KCK
King’s message finds open ears with KCK audience Kansas City, Kan. community came together at Memorial Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday — the 45th annual celebration. The event was co-hosted by the Baptist Ministerial Alliance and the Unified Government. Rev. […]
KCK declares Snow Emergency for incoming storm
Effective Jan. 4 at 6:00 p.m. through Jan. 7 at 8:00 a.m., the Unified Government has declared a snow and parking emergency for Kansas City, Kan. The state of emergency allows for cars that get stuck to be ticketed and towed, and it prohibits vehicles from being parked on the […]
Road pre-treating in advance of winter storm
The Street Maintenance Division of the Unified Government has started pre-treating bridges, hills, and emergency routes in expectation of heavy snow this weekend. After completing these critical areas, the department will move on to pre-treating all KCK and Wyandotte County neighborhood streets.
Cold weather shelter opens as temps plummet
With dangerously cold temperatures approaching Kansas City, Kan. this weekend, the Unified Government is announcing an overnight shelter run in partnership with Cross-Lines Community Outreach. The shelter will be located at the Wilhelmina Gill Multi-Service Center at 645 Nebraska Ave. The shelter will open when the expected overnight temperature is […]
Garner to host Gateway to Freedom celebration New Year’s Day
On Jan. 1 at the Quindaro Ruins Overlook, KCK mayor Tyrone Garner will hold a Gateway to Freedom event, along with other leaders from churches, community groups, academia and the Unified Government. The Quindaro Ruins Overlook is at 3507 N. 27th Street, and the event starts at 11:30 a.m. The […]
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 […]
