Topics covered by board members, principals include transportation, absenteeism and student mental health.
Wyandotte County
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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.
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Plans for grocery store in downtown KCK advance
The agenda for the United Government committee also included discussions of affordable housing and property tax relief.
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‘Last to know’: After being kept in the dark, Unified Government looks for leverage in KCK Chiefs stadium deal
The Unified Government’s STAR bond deal came with a Kansas promise to rebuild and repair three major bridges in Wyandotte County. But some officials say they want more commitments from the team.
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Unified Government approves up to $450 million in local sales taxes for Chiefs stadium
The deal will divert future sales tax revenue to help support a $3.3 billion stadium and entertainment district.
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Proposed Wyandotte data centers require a lot of power: Will that increase your bill?
Data centers could triple Wyandotte County’s power demand. BPU says it can serve data centers without higher utility bills for other ratepayers, but that hasn’t been the case in other markets.