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Family-owned meat company plans to leave NKC for KCK
A family-owned meat distribution company plans to relocate from North Kansas City to Wyandotte County. It plans to build a new facility three times the size of the old one. Third-party logistics company will lay off nearly 80 at local facility. Olathe manufacturer plans bigger facility, more jobs near K-7.
Stantec selected to lead sustainable corridor redevelopment plan connecting Kansas and Missouri
Long-term, multi-jurisdictional strategy will support infrastructure, transportation, and economic development. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project in Kansas and Missouri. The Mid-America Regional Council, the metro planning organization that oversees the region, chose Stantec to lead preliminary planning along the 24-mile corridor that connects four cities. The plan is funded by a $5.6 million RAISE Grant from the federal government and will aim to improve access to housing, health care, transportation, employment, and education for residents in each city and the surrounding areas.
KC Monday: Historic Milestones, Community Support, and Exciting Updates!
Good morning Kansas City! It’s Monday, July 8. Today, we highlight the historic achievement of Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree as the first African-American president of the Kansas Bar Association, the United Way’s efforts to support victims and address gun violence in the aftermath of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, a special bobblehead collection honoring baseball legend Satchel Paige’s 98th birthday, and a Meet and Greet event for primary candidates in Wyandotte County.
Buc-ee’s could break ground on Kansas City location this year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is negotiating a development agreement with Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center known for its brisket, beef jerky, and plenty of gas pumps. On Friday, KCTV5 met with Wyandotte County Administrator David Johnston about the recent STAR Bonds legislation...
Several metro counties under Flood Warning for the area
Several counties in the metro area are under an area flood warning until 8 p.m. today. Kansas and Missouri residents in Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte, Jackson, and Cass counties should be aware of a flood warning in effect. The warning encompasses these areas and should be taken seriously to ensure safety.
Alert: Area Flood Warning Issued for Several Metro Area Counties
An area flood warning has been issued for several metro area counties until 8 p.m. this evening. The warning covers Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri. This flood warning replaces the flash flood warning that expires at 8:30 a.m. today. Flooding...
Wyandotte County to Hold 6th Annual Expungement Fair
The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office will host its 6th Annual Expungement Fair July 23-24, with assistance from Kansas Legal Services and Unite KC. The event will take place at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Center, 6565 State Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Prescreening for the...
Your Input is Requested - UG Stormwater and Parks Improvement Project
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is undertaking an important project to enhance stormwater management systems around 8th Street Park, Northup Park, and Splitlog Park. This initiative addresses and mitigates combined sewer overflows, which are significant environmental and public health concerns. Older systems where wastewater and stormwater share...
Primary Only Races in Wyandotte County Need Your Attention Now
With the August primaries just around the corner, community organizations in Wyandotte County are collaborating to sponsor a candidates Meet and Greet on Sat., July 6, noon to 2 p.m. at the Beatrica Lee Community Center, 1310 N. 10th St. KCK. Primary Only Races. There are important primaries in several...
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