Utility Outages & Alerts
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Mid-Year Update of City’s Financial Condition from the Mayor
June 3, 2026

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

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Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect
May 1, 2026

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

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Newsimage
November 18, 2024
Women's Bridge Park Bench Project Completed

The benches are an excellent addition to the Women's Bridge Park.

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May 1, 2026
Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect

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

Utility Alertsimage
February 26, 2026
Utility Rate Changes effective February 1, 2026

All city-owned utilities will see changes in pricing on the bills that go out in March.

Utility Alertsimage
February 16, 2026
Power Outage Update for Sunday, February 16

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.

Police Newsimage
April 8, 2026
Press Release: Lyon County man arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual battery

Today the Baldwin City Police Department arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail a 44-year-old Lyon County man on suspicion of committing two counts of rape and one count of aggravated sexual battery.

Newsimage
February 23, 2026
US 56 Crosswalk Improvements

Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.

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Road Work Delayed Due to Weather; Crews in Town the Week of August 18
August 20, 2025

Work was delayed due to rain and storms; crews will be in town through the week of August 18th.

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New Electric Utility Rate beginning with July Usage
August 7, 2025

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 to begin in Baldwin City August 11th
August 5, 2025

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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July 26th Power Outage Statement
July 26, 2025

Full statement by Jeff Winkler, Power Plant Superintendent

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Douglas County Begins Chip and Seal on 26.5 Miles of County Road Mid-July
July 10, 2025

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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NOW CLOSED: Survey Open Now for Brick Street Leaf Insert at 8th and High Intersection
July 3, 2025

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!

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Mid-Year Update of City’s Financial Condition from the Mayor
June 3, 2026

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

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Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect
May 1, 2026

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

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Power outage update Monday, April 27
April 27, 2026

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.

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Press Release: Large Police Presence Sunday Morning in the 200 Block of Eisenhower
April 26, 2026

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.

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Utility Rate Changes effective February 1, 2026
February 26, 2026

All city-owned utilities will see changes in pricing on the bills that go out in March.

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US 56 Crosswalk Improvements
February 23, 2026

Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.

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Baldwin City Police Department Joins Area Agencies to Implement Blue Envelope Program

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..

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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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