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Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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Tornado Preparedness Drill
The National Weather Service will conduct the annual Kansas-Missouri Tornado Preparedness Drill sometime  between noon and 2 pm on Tuesday , March 3, 2015. A simulated Tornado Warning will be issued at that time. They will also activate the All Hazards (weather) Radio system. These alerts messages will be indicate that this is a test of the system and not an actual Tornado Warning. This test will not performed if there is threating weather in the area to avoid any confusion on the part of the public. If that is the case, the backup date will be the following Thursday, March 5th within the same time frame.
When the simulated Tornado Warning is issued, we suggest listening to one or more of the following: National Weather Service radio, local radio and television stations, and listen for outdoor warning sirens. Do not rely solely on the outdoor warning sirens as these are not designed to be heard in all locations within the county or inside structures. In Wyandotte County, the test will consist of sounding the "Tornado Warning" signal (a three minute steady blast) on the Emergency Management outdoor warning sirens.
We encourage citizens to use this test as an opportunity to practice going to their tornado safe place. Whenever severe weather threatens, citizens are urged to stay tuned to local radio and television stations, or the National Weather Service weather radio (KID-77 - 162.55 MHz) for watches and warnings.
Personal responsibility and preparedness are vital to successful tornado safety. Many damaging tornadoes and thunderstorms are relatively small and short lived; early detection and warning are sometimes difficult or impossible.
In addition to listening to local radio and television stations, National Weather Service radio, prudent citizens will WATCH and LISTEN for tornado development from their home, school, shopping place, work, or vehicle whenever severe weather develops. Motor vehicles and mobile homes are generally unsafe during tornadoes. Occupants should seek shelter in a basement or low-lying area. Wherever you are, you should always know where to go for the best possible safety.
Citizens should report tornado sightings in Wyandotte County to the Emergency Management Department (573-6300) or to their Police and Fire emergency via 911.
This year Wyandotte County is again hosting a Severe Weather Awareness Seminar.
This Seminar is free and open to the public.
- Wednesday March 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m. in the Kansas City Kansas Community College's Performing Arts Auditorium. Guest Speaker: Andy Bailey, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
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Krispy Kreme Opens in KCK
Krispy Kreme opened its first store in Wyandotte County on Tuesday to more than 2,000 customers coming out for the grand opening at 7648 State Avenue.
The opening day event was not only special to many of the franchises fans here in KCK, but it also marked a special milestone for the popular doughnut shop. This new Kansas City location marked the 1,000th opening since it was founded in 1937.
"We are extremely proud of this latest accomplishment and we are looking forward to sharing this joyful occasion with the millions of fans who enjoy our products in countries around the world," said Tony Thompson, CEO and President, Krispy Kreme.
In honor of the commemorative milestone, Krispy Kreme had a 1,000th grand opening and global giveaway which included giving away one free original glazed doughnuts for the first 1,000 guests at each of its participating 1,000 locations around the world. In KCK, customers hada chance to win one of these sweet prizes during the Grand Opening:
- One free dozen Original GlazedŽ doughnuts every week for a year to the FIRST customer in line;
- Customers 2 through 100 receive one free dozen Original GlazedŽ doughnuts every month for a year;
- AND, the first 150 customers in line will receive a commemorative Grand Opening t-shirt.
The program also consisted of a special ribbon cutting, entertainment from the Schlagle Marching Band, live streaming of the event back to corporate headquarters in Salem, North Carolina.
The approximately 2,300 square foot Kansas City doughnut shop, located at 7648 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112, features more than a dozen varieties of Krispy Kreme's one-of-a-kind doughnuts as well as a complete menu of Krispy Kreme Chillers, iced beverages and Krispy Kreme Coffee Blends.
Please join us in welcoming Krispy Kreme to Wyandotte County and only the 4th store in the Kansas City area.
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed(R) doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in over 880 locations in more than 20 countries around the world. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit us at www.KrispyKreme.com.
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Robbery Prevention Seminar
The Kansas City Kansas Police Department Community Policing will host a robbery prevention seminar for the community on March 19, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Neighborhood Resource Center located at 4953 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
Residents, business owners, managers and employees are all encouraged to attend this brief, but informative robbery prevention presentation.
- AVOID BEING A VICTIM
- PROTECT YOUR SELF: Know the facts and be prepared
To better ensure accommodations for our guests, please RSVP Sergeant Ramiro Moran at 913-573-8724 or email rmoran@kckpd.org.
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New Phase of Improvements to Begin on Minn. Ave.
The Unified Government's Public Works Department will begin another round of major street and sidewalk improvements along the Minnesota Avenue corridor later this year.
This next phase of improvements is a continuation of the major street rehabilitation project in 2012 at the intersection of 7th and Minnesota. The project was part of the construction of the Downtown Metro Center.
The Downtown improvements will begin on Minnesota Avenue between 7th and 8th and continue west with the same street, sidewalk and landscaping enhancements.
Public Works anticipates construction beginning in June of 2015 with completion by the end of December 31, 2015.
If you were unable to attend the open house and have questions about this project, please contact Brent Thompson with the Unified Government (913-573-5710 / bthompson@wycokck.org ) or Randy Gorton with BHC RHODES (913-663-1900 / randall.gorton@ibhc.com).
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CERT Training Classes
CERT training classes will be held in the Emergency Operations Center in the basement of Kansas City, Kansas City Hall every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. during a three month time frame beginning March 19th through May 7th.
There is no charge for the class but space is limited.
Please contact Mike Baughman in Emergency Management to reserve a place.
Get Involved Now!
BE READY!
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
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TWC Improves Video Quality
Beginning on March 3, 2015, Time Warner Cable (TWC) will take another step to improve video quality and increase internet speeds by providing video programming in digital-only format in the Kansas City area.
UGTV will continue to be carried on the Starter TV Tier, and may be found on Channel 2.
This process of converting analog channels to digital-only format began several years ago to manage bandwidth more efficiently and provide customers with the advanced services they expect. TWC will also begin encrypting Starter TV on its cable system, meaning customers will need to obtain a digital set top box, digital adaptor or CableCARD equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Product to continue viewing these channels. Customers with digital equipment will be unaffected by this change.
Customers may call 816-358-8833 if they have questions.
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WyCo Provider Fair
The Wyandotte County of Community Members will host a Provider Fair on March 3, 2015 at the South Library located at 3104 Strong Avenue from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Kansas City, Kansas
This provider fair is for persons with an Intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), family members or guardians of a person with an Intellectual or developmental disability who can benefit from information on Day, Residential, Employment, and Case Management Supports in Wyandotte County.
Proposed invited attendees include the following: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability service (KDADS), Manage Care Organizations (MCO), Pathways Life Share, Autism Group and more.
Council of Community members is to ensure responsive services are provided to all persons with I/DD receiving services in Wyandotte County.
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Earned Income Tax Credit for WyCo Residents
Last year 18,546 working individuals and families in Wyandotte County received more than $49.4-million in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). An average of $2,666.
"The EITC can put an extra $496 to $6,143 into the pockets of low income working individuals and families," said IRS spokesman Michael Devine. "If they qualify and claim the credit, they could pay less federal tax or even receive a refund beyond the amount of tax withheld."
The EITC was created in 1975 as a work incentive. In Kansas, the EITC was worth more than $492 million to more than 212,500 working individuals and families last year. The average EITC benefit was $2,307.
The IRS estimates that four out of five eligible taxpayers claim this tax credit, but some do not because they are unaware of the EITC or they don't know how to claim it. EITC, combined with the refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit, lifts more than 10 million people out of poverty annually; more than half are children.
Those eligible to claim EITC but don't include non-English speakers, individuals who are self-employed or have service jobs in private households, childless taxpayers, rural residents, and recipients of other types of public assistance such as food stamps.
New parents, grandparents raising grandchildren and foster parents may not realize they qualify. Some families, such as those in the military and those raising children with disabilities, may not realize there are special rules that may help them qualify.
To make it easier to determine eligibility for this credit, the IRS has a self-help tool, the EITC Assistant at the irs.gov web site. The program answers questions about eligibility, filing status, qualifying children and credit amount. It is also is available in Spanish.
"About one-third of the EITC eligible population turns over each year. So anyone who made less than $52,427 needs to check their eligibility at www.irs.gov/eitc," said Devine.
Nationwide, almost 28 million households received more than $65 billion. The average credit was $2,400.
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State of the Government Address On-Line
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Stormwater Quality Education Grant Program
2015
- Grant program has $30,000, applicants can receive up to $5,000 per project.
- Project to promote water quality education and outreach.
- Projects to be located within and provide direct benefit to residents and businesses in Wyandotte County.
- Program is intended to support local youth or community groups, schools, not-for profit organizations, neighborhood groups, or other eligible entities.
- Applications for grant due March 15, 2015. Awards will be announced April 2015.
For more information or to request an application packet, please contact: Sarah Fjell White at sfjell@wycokck.org or 913.573.5724. Applications also on our website: www.wycokck.org/pw
More information also can be found on our website: www.wycokck.org/pw
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Board of Commissioners
Commission Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2015 7:00 pm Commission Chamber
Planning and Zoning Thursday, March 26, 2015 7:00 p.m. Commission Chamber |
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Standing Committee
N/CD and ED/F March 9, 2015
PW/S and A/HS
March 16, 2015
N/CD and ED/F
March 30, 2015
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Upcoming Events
Area Agency on Aging
General Election
April 7, 2015
NASCAR Race
May 8-9, 2015 |
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