Unable to join us earlier this week for the 2022 Hollywood Casino Grant Information Session hosted by the Greater Kansas Community Foundation? We've posted the video for your reference. Check it out and then submit your grant application today!

On Friday, February 25th, 2022, the Unified Government Black History Committee (BHC) hosted its 30th Annual Black History Celebration and Scholarship event. As this event celebrated the rich pride and culture of Black History Month, it also celebrated the tradition of providing scholarship awards to local KCK colleges as well as donations to local businesses and community leaders. Keep reading and donate to the scholarship fund today.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the COVID19 pandemic. Qualifying households on Tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for service.

Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. For more info, please visit: fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

We are pleased to announce that the 2022 season for electric bikes in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS has resumed this week! Last year, the Unified Government launched RideKC Bike with several stations in Rosedale and one at the Municipal Building in Downtown KCK. This year's launch will coincide with the opening of the season across other Kansas municipalities.

This year, we will be launching our ninth bike hub in Rosedale at the site of the new Friendship Inn, just south of 43rd Avenue on Rainbow Boulevard. Additionally, the Woodside Racquet Club has joined the regional bikeshare system and will have a new bike hub outside their main entrance on 47th Place. We are working towards placing the tenth bike hub at a proposed development at 36th Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard. Learn more about bikeshare and sign-up today!

Registration is now open for spring youth sports! A six-week program in youth baseball and soccer starts April 23, 2022 and you have until April 1 to register. With fees of just $20 per youth registrant, spots will go quickly. Check out this post for more information and follow the link for online registration.

You may have seen our ongoing recruitment effort for lifeguards at Parkwood Pool this summer. Unfortunately, some of our initial recruits did not respond to follow-up inquiries so we're still pushing hard to get more applicants. We need more people to fully staff the pool and thank you for your help in spreading the word!

The Unified Government, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), has begun an intersection improvement project at 7th & Central. Improvements include a new traffic signal, new asphalt, storm sewer upgrades, reconstruction of curb/gutter, reconstruction of pedestrian ramps, new traffic signs, new pavement markings, and widening of curbs to accommodate truck traffic better. Improvements will occur along 7th Street from Homer Avenue to Reynolds Avenue and along Central Avenue from approximately Pyle Street to Tremont Street. Keep reading.

This week during the Public Works & Safety Standing Committee we heard from several staff regarding upcoming grant opportunities and planning that is underway for our capital projects. In addition to checking out the criteria that has been developed for project prioritization, you can explore this interactive map for information on proposed and planned projects. PLUS, you can even submit your own project ideas through this simple form.

The Unified Government Purchasing Department is looking for bids for mowing services for medians, islands and other miscellaneous locations throughout Wyandotte County (Bid #32698). Bids are due March 16, 2022 at 8:45AM, Room 323, 701 N. 7th Tfwy, KCK, 66101.

Morty is a 4 year old Pit Bull mix, a low rider, weighing a solid 70lbs. Morty came to the shelter after being rescued from one of the worst cases we have seen. Morty spent the majority of his life living outside. He slept on wet grass, survived the frozen winter, and surprisingly survived the hot summers with no shelter. We still aren’t really sure how he got food or water. Morty and his dog friend were skin and bones, and terrified when they came in.

Morty has been a member of our family at the shelter for the last 18 months, and we don’t turn our backs on our family. We stand beside them, and fight for them. Morty deserves to know what it feels like to be a loved family member. Morty deserves to know what it feels like to lay inside and watch the snow outside, but not have to sleep in it. Our boy deserves the very best, and we need your help to find him the very best.

Morty loves people. He loves to show off how fast he can run, and how high his little chubby body can jump. Morty is neutered, up to date on all vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative and dewormed. While Morty has dog friends at the shelter, he would be best in a home with no other pets. Morty has never had to share his attention from a human with another dog or cat, and he gets jealous. Morty loves to go for car rides, loves to play in the pools, and loves to go for walks.

Morty is a special boy, and just wants someone to love him. Please help us by sharing Morty’s story, even if you can’t foster or adopt, you never know who might see his story, and want a little spotted low rider as their family member. If you are interested in meeting Morty, please email petadoptions@kckpd.org to schedule your appointment!