UG Announces Extended Hours for Recycling & Yard Waste Center Published on May 21, 2024 In response to recent storms, the UG is extending hours at our Recycling and Yard Waste Center so Wyandotte County residents can dispose of storm debris in a timely manner. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Stay Informed: Air Quality during Wildfire Season Published on May 21, 2024 Canadian wildfire season has started and can be expected to run through October. This can have an impact on our air quality. The best thing we can do is to stay informed. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices
Residential Trash and Recycling Delayed on Memorial Day Published on May 20, 2024 Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling on Monday, May 27, 2024. Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed by one day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
WyCo Lake Park Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice Published on May 20, 2024 Please be advised that Wyandotte County Lake Park, located at Leavenworth Road and 91st Street, KCK, KS is temporarily closed until further notice. This closure is due to the severe storm damage that occurred on Sunday, May 19. The overnight storm caused extensive damage, including fallen trees, power lines and significant damage to some of the docks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Road Closure
Honoring Service: Landmarks Commission Published on May 17, 2024 During the May 2024 Landmarks Commission meeting, Chair David Meditz honored the incredible service of two of its members. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event, May 18 Published on May 16, 2024 This free event helps residents dispose of unwanted items like paint, oil, and tires. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Public Works, Trash & Recycling
Property Tax Payments: Delayed Reporting and Email Error Published on May 14, 2024 The Unified Government has addressed two unrelated issues regarding the accurate recording of 2023 property tax payments. Any errors have been corrected and this short article explains what exactly happened. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Troy Shaw named Interim Public Works Director Published on May 13, 2024 Troy Shaw appointed to interim Public Works Director while the Unified Government begins its search for a permanent director. Tagged as: , Announcements, Capital Improvement, Media Releases
I-70/I-435 Ramp Closed for Repair Published on May 09, 2024 Work on a Kansas Department of Transportation bridge repair project on the westbound I-70 to I-435 ramp has begun. Tagged as: , Infrastructure, Maintenance, Road Closure
UPDATE: KCKPD & KCKFD Scam Donation Letter Being Circulated Published on May 08, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) would like to alert the community of a donation scam being sent in form of a mailed letter on behalf of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) and Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD). Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety