UG Honored for Innovation in Transportation Services Published on September 05, 2024 At the 2024 annual conference of the Kansas Public Transit Association, the Unified Government (UG) Transportation Department was honored with a 2024 Innovation Award for its implementation of on-demand transit services in Wyandotte County. Tagged as: , Honors & Celebration
Eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct Closed Published on September 05, 2024 The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed the eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas, for repairs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Bridge Closure, Capital Improvement, Community Safety, Construction, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Public Works
County Administrator Names Monica Sparks UG Clerk Published on September 05, 2024 County Administrator David W. Johnston has appointed Monica L. Sparks as the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Clerk, effective immediately. Tagged as: , Announcements
Greener Lawns and Cleaner Ponds Published on September 02, 2024 We all want what’s best for our plants and fertilizing them is a common way to help them. Tagged as: , Environment, Stormwater
UG Announces Changes in Community Center Operations Published on August 29, 2024 Due to staffing challenges, operating hours set to change at our six community centers effective September 3, 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
2025 UG Budget Adopted and Explained Published on August 29, 2024 On Thursday, August 22, the Unified Government Commission adopted the amended 2024 / 2025 budget. In this article, we will explain some of the preliminary changes that have been made to the revenue neutral budget. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
UG Seeks Qualified Communication Consultants Published on August 26, 2024 The Unified Government is looking for qualified consultants to help with two projects this fall. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Bridge Replacement on Holliday Drive: Phase 2 Begins Published on August 26, 2024 Holliday Bridge replacement Phase Two begins this week, weather allowing. Holliday Drive will remain open to traffic. Tagged as: , Announcements, Capital Improvement, Construction, Infrastructure, Public Works
Residential Trash and Recycling Delayed on Labor Day Published on August 26, 2024 Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling on Monday, September 2, 2024. Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed by one day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
UG to Celebrate over $2.1 Million in Park Improvements Published on August 19, 2024 Next Friday, August 23, the Unified Government of WyCo and KCK (UG) Parks & Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting tour at three of its parks. This event will celebrate the investment of more than $2.1 million in improvements funded through the (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The UG will also kick off a new awareness campaign called Enjoy, Don't Destroy. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Ribbon Cutting