UG Partners with Re.Use.Full to Launch Recycling Challenge Published on April 22, 2024 In honor of Earth Day, we are excited to announce this Community Recycling Challenge. For every 1,000lbs collected, hard-to-recycle plastics will be repurposed into park benches Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Media Releases, Trash & Recycling
Report Improper Construction Site Erosion Control Published on April 15, 2024 Erosion control at construction sites matters. If you see something that doesn't look right, say something! Tagged as: , Construction, Environment, Stormwater
Peer Learning Groups Foster Collaboration in Northeast Published on March 28, 2024 In Fall 2023, the UG Department of Planning & Urban Design has been working with the Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group to host a series of peer learning groups for area residents on a variety of important topics in the neighborhood. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Parks & Recreation Releases 2023 Annual Report Published on March 26, 2024 Check out the latest annual report from the UG Department of Parks & Recreation, covering the various improvement projects, programs and services offered across the city and county parks system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Improve Water Quality & Save Money Published on March 25, 2024 Cost-share program for improving water quality available to Kansas City, Kansas residents Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Stormwater
UG to Host Homeowner Resource Fair Published on March 20, 2024 The UG is excited to host its first annual Homeowner Resource Fair on Monday, March 25 from 5PM to 8PM in the lobby and commission chambers of the Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101). Open to the public, homeowners from across Wyandotte County are encouraged to attend to learn more. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Open House
KCK Welcomes Day of the Dead-Themed Street Sweeper Published on March 06, 2024 New sweeper hitting local streets this spring Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Works, Stormwater, Wastewater
Be a Force of Nature: Be Prepared Published on March 04, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is encouraging everyone to get prepared as this week spotlights severe weather preparedness week. Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action, and being an example of where you live. The UG is committed to being a leader for emergency preparedness. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
Livable Neighborhoods to Launch Civic Connect Published on February 22, 2024 A program designed to help our neighbors learn more about working with the Unified Government launches next month! Join us for the first cohort - space is limited. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Stop Littering and Improve Water Quality Published on February 14, 2024 Do your part the protect the environment! Remember, if it’s on the ground, it’s in our water. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling, Wastewater