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Fireworks information for 2026, with answers to questions we hear often.

In honor of America at 250, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, the Watkins Museum of History, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County are partnering to celebrate the public servants who help our community thrive.

A short update from the Baldwin City Mayor, Gerry Cullumber.

A new council-approved project is launching on May 1st, to bring updates about utility outages and other information to residents.

A tree fell at the corner of Ames Street and Washington Street during Monday's morning storms, causing a power outage on the northeast side of town.

Sunday morning, April 26th, the Baldwin City Police Department arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail a 34-year-old Baldwin City woman for domestic criminal damage and aggravated assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

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

A simple “Blue Envelope” may be a key to helping first responders better serve people in Douglas County who may require a more tailored experience during an emergency – in everything from routine traffic stops to more critical incidents..

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

Fireworks information for 2026, with answers to questions we hear often.

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, March 14th.