Wyandotte County

Plans clear for Scannell Properties’ warehouse project at former Woodlands racetrack

Currently sitting vacant, the Woodlands racetrack will soon begin to be replaced by a warehouse distribution center and office park after the project - proposed by Scannell Properties - was approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas… more

Health order for Wyandotte County public schools prohibits reopening until after Labor Day

In response to increased new coronavirus cases in the area, Dr. Allen Greiner, Wyandotte County’s Chief Medical Officer, issued a new health order Monday prohibiting public schools in the county from opening before Labor Day. The order was issued to… more

Extension deadline at DMV for Kansans

The signing of Executive Order 20-49 on June 30 by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly extended parts of the State of Emergency Executive Order. The State of Emergency, which was set to expire on June 30, but was extended to September… more

No fans at Kansas Speedway for upcoming NASCAR Cup Series

On Wednesday, Kansas Speedway announced it will be hosting the rescheduled July NASCAR Cup Series without fans in attendance. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said that over the past month they have worked closely with public health officials, medical experts… more

Wyandotte Opens School Districts with Restrictions due to COVID-19

Yesterday Wyandotte County announced new education guidelines, developed by 10 partners including Kansas Public Schools and the Unified Government Public Health Department. Currently in phase three of reopening, specific guidelines for each level of education will differ, providing different options… more

Slowed plans for Wyandotte County due to increased cases

An increase in COVID-19 cases has caused concern among health official, who are now planning to slow down reopening plans in Wyandotte County. The county’s Chief Epidemiologist, Elizabeth Groenweghe, said that the number of new cases had begun to stabilize… more

Coping with COVID: Slight increase in rate of new cases for Kansas City metro

The Kansas City metro saw a small surge in COVID-19 cases this past weekend with the largest number of new reported cases set at 141 on Saturday, according to data compiled by The Kansas City Star. This number dropped to… more

NASCAR Starting Soon at KS Speedway

There will soon be NASCAR races again at the Kansas Speedway after COVID-19 restrictions are loosened. The races were scheduled to start in May but have now been postponed until July 23rd, which will see five races in four series. … more

COVID-19 Numbers Tilt in Wyandotte County’s Favor

Wyandotte County, the COVID-19 hotspot for Kansas since the onset of the pandemic, has new evidence that containment efforts are bringing the illness under control.   At a news briefing this morning, physician Allen Greiner of the Unified Government's health… more

Business Reopenings Come With Caveats

Kansas City and much of the surrounding area is getting back to work today—incrementally—but it won’t be a return to business as usual. Conditional authorization is now in place from Kansas City, Mo., for businesses to emerge from a coma… more