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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Mayor/ CEO Tyrone A. Garner will deliver the 2024 State of the Government address at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Trfy, KCK) from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Hosted by the KCK Rotary Club, this year’s event will be held in the main arena of Memorial […]