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Hello!
Good morning #WyCoKCK family & happy Tuesday! We hope you had a great weekend and a Happy MLK Day. With frigid temperatures outside, we hope you are staying warm & bundled up. Details regarding our warming centers and overnight cold weather shelter can be found here.
Check out all that is happening right here in our community!
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33rd Annual Black History & Scholarship Celebration
 Join the UG Black History Committee for a memorable event celebrating "Legacy Building Through the Foundational Pillars of HBCUs", with a dynamic panel discussion with community leaders. This year's event will be held on Saturday, Feb 15, 2025, at Memorial Hall (600 N. 7th Street) in downtown KCK from 11AM to 2PM. This year's in-person social hour and program will take place during the brunch timeframe to allow attendees the opportunity to enjoy the rest of their day.
The celebration will focus on cultural pride, and the influence and impact of Legacy Building Through the Foundational Pillars of HBCUs.
For ticket details & more visit: wycokck.org (33rd Annual Black History & Scholarship Celebration)
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Mayor at the 45th Annual KCK MLK Holiday Celebration
Mayor Tyrone Garner joined a lively crowd of community members at the 45th Annual KCK Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration held a memorial Hall in downtown KCK. There, he provided the annual Mayoral proclamation in recognition of MLK Day in KCK. Chicago native, Rev. Otis Moss III, moved the crowd with words of encouragement as the keynote speaker, and DA Mark Dupree awarded 5 scholarships as part of the office's continuing education initiative that included the MLK committee awarding 31 additional scholarships to students from across the Wyandotte County High Schools.
 Thank you to Mr. Clarence Smalls, Paul Jones, Roslyn Brown, the KCK MLK Committee, the Baptist Minsterial Alliance, and other valued stakeholders for their continued commitment to keep the annual celebration and scholarship program an ongoing tradition of celebrating in Kansas City, Kansas.
Last week’s "Spots In The Dotte" tour took us to one of Central Avenues longstanding businesses, Michael’s Heritage Florist’s, at 1900 Central Ave in KCK.
The owners, Michael Rebout, his wife Terry Rebout, and their daughter Gretchen Kelley are celebrating 50 years of providing successful floral services “ Flowers In Abundance” to the amazing residents of KCK and beyond.
They noted their love for WYCO and all the wonderful people they have met over the years, and are extremely proud to have operated a successful business that brought joy to countless families near and far. Congratulations Michaels Heritage Florist’s on your 50th Anniversary!!
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The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office has been receiving numerous calls to report recent scams!
These scammers are hard at work & here are a few things the scam includes:
- A call from a Lieutenant James Perry from our office (we don’t have any employee by that name)
- Failure to appear for Federal Grand Jury Duty
- Rescheduling options that include calling a phone number or sending an email to set up an appointment
- Directions to chat with one of their team members through their “website”
While you may not receive this exact call, please use this as a reminder to be extra vigilant and suspicious of calls that come from unknown numbers. If you ever are not sure if you are being scammed, please hang up and call our office to verify the information.
If you have been victimized and have suffered financial loss as a result of this scam, please call our office at (913) 573-2861 to file a report.
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 Staying Warm in Wyandotte County.
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Changes Coming to KCK Municipal Court on Feb. 1
Kansas City, KS – Please be advised that beginning February 1, 2025, the Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) Municipal Court located on the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, KCK) will permanently change the morning docket start time from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
The change will allow customers more time to travel, park, and enter the Municipal Building.
“Changing the Municipal Court morning docket time to 8:30 AM will improve customer service,” said Administrative Judge Meaghan Shultz. “This time change will allow citizens time to complete other tasks such as school drop off or checking in with work prior to the start of our docket.”
Starting the morning docket at 8:30 AM is more consistent with other municipal courts in the area and region, and it allows for increased safety and security for those staff arriving early to prepare for the day.
It is also important to note that as of February 1, 2025, the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, KCK) will not open its doors until 8:00 AM, rather than 7:30 AM.
To learn more about the KCK Municipal Court, please visit: Municipal Court – Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
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New Ways to Report Missed Trash Collections
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In just a couple of weeks, you’ll be able to report missed trash and recycling collections directly to WM streamlining the reporting process. Use the My WM Mobile App, call 1-800-796-9696, or visit WM.com starting February 1, 2025.
Find step-by-step instructions and FAQs at wycokck.org/WM.
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45th Annual KCK Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Ceremony and Celebration
Click below to watch KCKFD's 2024 Year in Review
KCKFD 2024 Year in Review: Check out this video recap from the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department on 2024!
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Members of the public may attend meetings virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Municipal Building (701 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101). The public may also stream the meeting on UGTV. Meeting agendas, location information, and information on public comments can be found on the Clerk's Page.
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 Thur. Feb. 6, 9AM: Satellite Clinic Bonner Springs Community Center
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 Fri. Feb. 7, 6PM: Someone Special Dance
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 Sat. Feb. 15, 11AM: 33rd Annual Black History & Scholarship Celebration
 Wed. Feb. 26, 7AM: Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
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Information Systems Analyst- Performance & Innovation Department
The Unified Government and our agencies are hiring for positions across the organization. Check out our new job portal, search for career opportunities, and let us know if you're interested. We'll even match you with jobs for which you qualify.
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The Data & Business Analyst in the Performance & Innovation Department plays a crucial role in supporting innovation projects and improving processes to enhance digital customer experiences.
This position will assist project managers, act as a budget assistant for current projects, and provide support for process improvement initiatives.
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Pick of the Litter
Eleanor (AO32936)
ELEANOR is a sweet sweet girl who's had a rough life. Her pretty little face is all scratched and scarred, and her ears have fly strikes indicating she's been tied up outdoors. Eleanor is very gentle and timid. She's sweet as can be, and needs someone to take her home and shower her with love and build her confidence and trust.
She was scared to walk on a leash but is getting much better. Eleanor is good with other dogs, and she really comes out of her shell when she's outside playing in the yard with a doggie friend. She'd love to have a doggie friend in her new home. She's pictured here with Wasabi. Eleanor is 3 years old and she weighs 49 lbs. She'll be a loyal companion to the person who gives her a chance.
Ready to give Stella a forever home? Learn more at: www.petfinder.com (Eleanor - KCK Animal Services)
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