Earth Day Community Clean Up Over 29 Bags of Trash Collected Published on April 22, 2025 Earth Day Clean up: Today, April 22, 2025, 30 UG employees rallied together to kick-off the first of many UG sponsored community clean up events in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Trash & Recycling
Cost-Share Program Benefits Residents and Improves Water Quality Published on April 09, 2025 Program reimburses residents and business owners for a portion of stormwater control project costs Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater
Free Mulch Pilot Program Launches for Residents Published on March 24, 2025 Public Works repurposes yard waste into free, untreated mulch to support sustainable landscaping. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Trash & Recycling
Only Rain Down the Drain! Published on March 12, 2025 Blocked storm drains increase the risk of flooding and damage pipes. Do your part to make sure only rain goes in the storm drain! Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Works, Stormwater, Trash & Recycling
UG Launches Website & Engagement Map for Vision Zero Action Plan Published on March 04, 2025 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG), has launched an interactive project website for the Vision Zero Action Plan, a comprehensive plan to improve transportation safety on county roadways in the cities of Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, and Lake Quivira. Tagged as: , Environment, Improvement Works, Infrastructure
Community Input Sought for Vision Zero Action Plan Published on February 24, 2025 The Wyandotte County Vision Zero Action Plan is underway and the Unified Government is seeking your help in identifying locations where you feel unsafe walking, biking, driving, or otherwise getting around. Explore the map and share your feedback with the team. Tagged as: , Environment, Improvement Works, Infrastructure
Stop Littering and Improve Water Quality Published on February 12, 2025 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
Temporary Food Truck Moratorium at 18th/Central to Start Dec 27 Published on December 19, 2024 Due to several recent health and safety violations, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will temporarily prohibit the operation of food trucks (mobile vending) around 18th Street / Central Avenue, effective Friday, December 27, 2024. Until further notice, no food trucks will be allowed between 17th and 19th Streets and Grandview Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices
K-State researcher to focus lead research in Kansas City, Kan. Published on November 20, 2024 K-State soil and environmental chemistry professor Ganga Hettiarachchi is launching a study to identify cost-effective soil amendments and reduce the impact of elevated lead levels in Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
WyCo Honors America Recycles Day & Celebrates Recycling Challenge Published on November 15, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) is excited to spotlight today, November 15, 2024, as America Recycles Day. Although we encourage recycling for residents throughout the entire year, today we want to spotlight the efforts and impact of recycling in our community. We also are excited to share the success of the recently launched recycling challenge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Trash & Recycling