Wyandotte County

5 Things Former Mayor Reardon Is Proud Of Accomplishing

Laura Ziegler — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:37 +0000

Wednesday was Joe Reardon’s last day in office.

The popular, 2-term head of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas says there were many things he was proud of accomplishing, and a few things he regretted not getting done.

Here are the things he was most proud of:

KCK Mayoral Foes Battle By Substance And Style

Dan Verbeck — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:36:18 +0000

Wyandotte County voters on Tuesday will decide who holds the reins as Mayor/CEO of Unified Government.

KCUR’s Dan Verbeck has background on two candidates who bring distinctly different approaches to operating the post.

Each serves as a member of the local governing commission, survivors of a spirited primary campaign and election. The candidates appeared to answer questions posed by a panel in a forum at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Appearing in alphabetical order:

Kansas County Health Rankings Very Similar to Last Year’s

Bryan Thompson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:07:24 +0000

According to the latest Kansas County Health Rankings, Johnson and Riley counties have the healthiest residents in Kansas again this year. Wyandotte County and a cluster of counties in southeast Kansas remain among the least healthy.

Elections Still On: Hours Extended, Polling Places Changed

Emilie Mutert and Sylvia Maria Gross — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:56:42 +0000

Update Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Due to the weather, polling places have been consolidated in both Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. Find polling places for Wyandotte County here and Johnson County here.

Snow Affects Elections, Area Recreation

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you're lining up to vote or hitting the slopes, the snow will affect your day Tuesday.

Wyandotte Mayor Candidates Debate Blight, Bureaucracy And Windfall Funds

Dan Verbeck — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:53:25 +0000

On Tuesday, voters in Wyandotte County will narrow the field of candidates for the Mayor/CEO of Unified Government. The number running will be reduced from five to two, going into the April general election. KCUR’s Dan Verbeck reports on candidates’ backgrounds and issue-positions that have appeared since the campaign began in earnest only a month ago.

Candidates Seek Kansas City, Kansas Top Post

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:12:45 +0000

When Joe Reardon said he was stepping down as mayor of Kansas City, Kan. and CEO of Wyandotte County, it surprised many.

County Cashes In On Casino Money, Directs It To Public Health

Elana Gordon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:04:52 +0000

Wyandotte County has cashed in on its first payment from a new casino at the Kansas Speedway.

Filling An Empty Shell: What Will Replace The EPA In Downtown KCK?

Suzanne Hogan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:52:06 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agencies’ Regional Headquarter Offices in downtown Kansas City, Kansas will officially be relocating to a new location this fall. Their new home? The former Applebee’s headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas.

Wyandotte County Continues To Battle Low Health Status

Elana Gordon — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:41:37 +0000

That Wyandotte County is grappling with some major health issues is no secret. It’s ranked one of the least healthy regions in Kansas, and findings from a recent health assessment reaffirm the challenges:

Medical Software Giant Expands In KCK

Elana Gordon — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:11:46 +0000

Construction is now underway at Cerner’s new campus near the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Once completed, the $190 million development will contain two nine-story buildings on a 660,000 square-foot campus and employ thousands of people.