Posts Tagged ‘Wyandotte County’
After Tuberculosis Outbreak, Wyandotte County Parts Ways with Health Director
The director of the Wyandotte County Public Health Department is no longer with the agency, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. It comes after turmoil during the handling of the major tuberculosis outbreak, shown by emails obtained by the Kansas News Service. Elisha Caldwell had been head of the local health department while an outbreak of TB grew…
Read MoreNick’s Picks: Veterans Day, Missouri Politicians, Billie Eilish and More …
Don’t Forget It Is Veterans Day If you thought this would be a good day to head to the DMV or the post office, you’re in for some serious disappointment…everything’s closed. America marks Veterans Day today. Government buildings and banks are closed. And there’s no mail delivery. The National WWI Museum is hosting special commemorative…
Read MoreEnvironmental Justice: Wyandotte County Seeks Solutions
Advocates in Wyandotte County are seeking environmental justice for communities paying the health care price for decades of industrial pollution.
Read MoreNo, Wyandotte County is Not Going Bankrupt
United Government Mayor Tyrone Garner has warned the government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, faces “financial ruin.” Bond markets disagree.
Read MoreActivists Challenge Unified Government/BPU Policies, Fearing Utility Cutoffs
Activists in Wyandotte County are protesting utility bills packed with extra taxes and fees.
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