Work on an addition to Sumner Academy of Arts and Science began this spring, and construction of three new KCK schools is scheduled to start later this summer.
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Make cuts or more taxes? KCK school board considers its options
A divided board voted 4-3 to “exceed revenue neutral,” meaning it may collect more taxes to cover growing costs. But the decision isn’t final until August.
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Unified Government committee pauses redevelopment plan on historic site in KCK
Commissioners want to consult the historical society before moving forward on the Quindaro Avenue parcel that once housed an early hospital serving the Black community.
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Looking for what’s happening in Wyandotte County? Livable Neighborhoods has you covered
The task force’s May meeting covered junk vehicles, Juneteenth, World Cup, a community forum and more.
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Building needs assessment prompts wide-ranging discussion at KCK school board meeting
Topics covered by board members, principals include transportation, absenteeism and student mental health.
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WyCo residents to pay more for some municipal services
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners has approved rate hikes for trash collection, stormwater management and sanitary sewers. The increases take effect next year.
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KCK seeking public input on improvements to Welborn Park
A community survey is open through May 17.
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‘The dirt is contaminated.’ Across Kansas City’s urban neighborhoods lead lurks in the soil
On both sides of the state line, city leaders are working to clean up lead contamination of vacant lots to improve public health and encourage economic development.
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KCK school board OKs site work for new schools, other building improvements
Board members also heard public testimony expressing concerns about special education and treatment of minority students.
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Unified Government commission recommends demolition of two fire-damaged buildings
The structures are near one another along Quindaro Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas.