Discover what's coming for infrastructure upgrades by stopping by either (or both!) open houses tonight. 

6th and Armstrong Corridor Improvements, 4:30PM-6:30PM at the KCK Main Branch Library: Stop by and weigh in on traffic and pedestrian safety enhancements and bicycle infrastructure for the 6th and Armstrong. Learn more.

Open House for the Combined Sewer and Wyandotte-Lombardy Drive Projects, 5PM-7PM at Beatrice Lee Community Center: Learn more about construction underway on two combined sewer projects and improvements to stormwater during this open house. Stop by anytime! Learn more.

Return to Work from Leave of Absence

Be sure to take action in Workday for all employees who are returning to work from a leave of absence.  If a return to work is not documented in Workday, then the employee’s hours worked upon return cannot be recorded in Workday for payroll.  Employees – please be sure to submit your request to return from a voluntary leave of absence in Workday using the Absence app.  Managers and HR Liaisons – complete the Return Worker from Leave task in Workday within the first day or so of the employee’s return from an involuntary leave of absence.  For step-by-step instructions on how complete the return-to-work actions in Workday, please see the job aids located in the Workday Drive.

New Hires: Check Your Inbox

If you are a new employee to the UG hired in 2024, please check your Workday inbox to ensure that all your onboarding tasks have been completed.  There are nearly 400 outstanding onboarding tasks that are awaiting employee action!

Your Benefits: Open Enrollment is Coming Soon!

Open Enrollment is fast approaching!  Please plan ahead by making sure you can login to Workday with your UG password.  Workday is a single sign-on platform, which means your Workday password is your UG password.  If you need a UG password reset, please submit an IT help desk ticket (not a Workday help ticket).

Congratulations! County Administrator Names Monica Sparks UG Clerk

County Administrator David W. Johnston has appointed Monica L. Sparks as the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Clerk, effective immediately.

“As interim Clerk, Monica has led the charge to improve department operations such as expanding access to our senior tax rebate program, introducing customer service training for staff, and streamlining the public meeting processes. She really cares about doing a great job as the UG Clerk. We all enjoy her commitment to excellent public service. I am sure she will do a great job. Congratulations!” said County Administrator David Johnston. 

Learn more about Monica here.

KCKPD Headquarters Closed Wednesday

Due to construction in the area, the KCKPD offices at 700 Minnesota Avenue - including the Records & Report Desk - will be closed on Wednesday, September 18. The report desks at East Patrol (849 N 47th St) and South Patrol (2200 Metropolitan Ave) will be open or you may also file a report by phone at 913-573-8680.

Enroll Today! Citizens Academy to Start September 26

This seven-week class is designed for residents seeking better understanding of the basics of law enforcement and the policies and procedures of the KCKPD. The hope is that graduates will then share that knowledge with their neighbors in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the community and police.

The Citizens Academy is offered FREE of charge. Applicants must be 18 years old with no criminal record. KCKPD conducts criminal history background checks on all applicants. Register today!