February 23, 2026
Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.
City news articles that are less urgent, explanatory, or routine. These are also items of public interest but not urgent.
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Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.
On Sunday morning at approximately 9:07 a.m., the electric crew was notified of a single customer outage in the 1100 block of Dearborn Street and Chapel Street.
How does Baldwin City handle winter weather? City employees are prepared and ready, with a solid plan in place.
Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War.
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Enter the Residential Decorating Contest by December 12th to win cash and utility bill credits.
Email a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk by December 8th for consideration.
Winter weather has arrived, and here's what you should know.
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The library is now seeking a new board member. Email the City Clerk by December 8th.
Beginning at approximately 1pm on Monday, November 17th, some Baldwin City water customers were shut off for emergency repairs to a main water line.
The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.
One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.
Sewer line repair and replacement upgrade scheduled for October 6-11 in the alley between Fremont, Grove, 9th, and 10th Streets.
Downtown is closed to parking and traffic from 6-9pm.
New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets
Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to apackard@baldwincity.gov.
The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.
Heartstone, Inc., will be in town to begin renovation of the intersection on September 3rd. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.
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A summary of recent changes to the electric utility rates approved by City Council.
Work was delayed due to rain and storms; crews will be in town through the week of August 18th.
City Council passed Ordinance 1513 at the July 15 Council Meeting, revising electric rates effective July 1, 2025.
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Chip and seal work is set to begin on the streets west of 8th Street and north of High Street on Monday, August 11th. Work is expected to take a few days to complete. Door hangers will be placed in affected neighborhoods prior to any street closings.
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Full statement by Jeff Winkler, Power Plant Superintendent
Chip and seal work to begin on 26.5 miles of county roads beginning in mid-July, including some roads in and near Baldwin City. Work is expected to take three to four weeks.
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City Council requests resident input regarding a potential leaf motif to be inserted in the brick street renovation project at 8th and High intersection -- opinion poll open now!
Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States, about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population is 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.
