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Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching
September 29, 2025

One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.

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Notice of Sewer Line Repair and Upgrade Work
September 29, 2025

Sewer line repair and replacement upgrade scheduled for October 6-11 in the alley between Fremont, Grove, 9th, and 10th Streets.

Current & Relevant

September 19, 2025
Road Closure September 19th for Third Friday Market

Downtown is closed to parking and traffic from 6-9pm.

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September 18, 2025
New 4-way stop at 9th and Elm Street

New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets

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September 4, 2025
Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member

Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to apackard@baldwincity.gov.

September 2, 2025
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heartstone gets an early start on the intersection of 8th and High

The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.

August 27, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of 8th and High to close on Wednesday, September 3rd for renovation

Heartstone, Inc., will be in town to begin renovation of the intersection on September 3rd. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.

August 22, 2025
Electric Utility Rate Statement

A summary of recent changes to the electric utility rates approved by City Council.

All News by category

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Downed Tree Branch Pickup
May 21, 2024

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West Side Chip and Seal Work
May 14, 2024

Chip and seal road maintenance work moves into Phase IV in 2024, with the north and east sections of town finished and the west side left to do.

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TRUCK ROUTE CLOSURE MAY 11TH
May 8, 2024

The Baldwin City Recreation Commission's Thunder on the Bricks car show returns to Baldwin City this weekend. Please be aware that 8th and High Streets will be closed to parking and through traffic from 6am on Saturday, May 11, until approximately 4pm the same day.

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8th Street to be Closed Between Baker and Chapel April 3
April 2, 2024

8th street will be closed for repairs between Baker and Chapel on Wednesday, April 3rd beginning at 8AM.

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2024 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
March 29, 2024

Baldwin City Public Works Department submits an annual report to the state of Kansas regarding the quality of our drinking water.

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Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching
September 29, 2025

One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.

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Notice of Sewer Line Repair and Upgrade Work
September 29, 2025

Sewer line repair and replacement upgrade scheduled for October 6-11 in the alley between Fremont, Grove, 9th, and 10th Streets.

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Road Closure September 19th for Third Friday Market
September 19, 2025

Downtown is closed to parking and traffic from 6-9pm.

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New 4-way stop at 9th and Elm Street
September 18, 2025

New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets

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Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member
September 4, 2025

Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to apackard@baldwincity.gov.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Heartstone gets an early start on the intersection of 8th and High
September 2, 2025

The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.

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Help us make Baldwin City safer
February 23, 2024

Want to help make Baldwin City safer? Here's how you can.

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No VIN Inspections for Thursday afternoon, March 27th

Baldwin City Police Department will perform VIN Inspections from 9am-noon ONLY on March 27th.

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Burn Ban for Friday, March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, March 14th.

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The Baldwin Beacon

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