UG Honored as a Historic Preservation Trailblazer Published on November 21, 2024 At their annual gala on November 12, 2024, the Historic Kansas City Foundation awarded the UG its Trailblazers Award. This award acknowledges the UG's efforts to resurrect its historic preservation program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
KCKPD Officers Awarded for Valor Published on November 18, 2024 On November 15, 2024, the Kansas City Metropolitan Area Chiefs and Sheriffs Association held its 53rd Annual Valor Awards ceremony. Many brave men and women were recognized, including 4 members of the KCKPD. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
CHIP Team Honored with Outstanding Partner of the Year Published on November 18, 2024 On October 23, 2024, the Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Safe & Affordable Housing Action Team was honored as the Outstanding Partner of the Year at the 2024 LISC KC Thrive Celebration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration
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
Unified Government Names Michelle Wooten as Deputy Treasurer Published on November 12, 2024 The UG of WyCo and KCK (UG) is pleased to announce Michelle Wooten as Deputy Treasurer. With over six years of experience with the Unified Government, Michelle Wooten has served as the Admin. Coordinator for Real Estate/Personal Property and Delinquent Real Estate divisions. Since December 2022, she stepped up during a period of transition across the Finance Department as acting County Treasurer. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honors & Celebration
Kansas Counties Light Landmarks in Support of Veterans Published on November 04, 2024 The Kansas Association of Counties, along with many Kansas County partners, announce today that county courthouses and other county buildings, as well as KAC’s Topeka office have been illuminated green, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration
Public Works Division Earns National and State Awards Published on October 03, 2024 KCK Water Pollution Control team recognized for excellence in wastewater treatment and collection systems. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Wastewater
UG Celebrates Public Service During Employee Appreciation Week Published on September 09, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS (UG) is excited to celebrate the hard work and dedication of UG employees during employee appreciation week. This week, in addition to a UG-wide picnic, we will recognize career milestones for employees with 5 to 50 years of public service. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
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
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