NEW SCHEDULE FOR TRASH PICKUP: Green Environmental Services is changing the trash pickup schedule in Baldwin City, beginning on Wednesday, September 2nd. Please have your trash out by 6:00 a.m.

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NEW SCHEDULE FOR TRASH PICKUP: Green Environmental Services is changing the trash pickup schedule in Baldwin City, beginning on Wednesday, September 2nd. Please have your trash out by 6:00 a.m.

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Notice of Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing
August 20, 2026

The governing body of Baldwin City will meet on September 1st, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Baldwin City Community Center for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds, the amount of ad valorem tax, and the Revenue Neutral Rate.

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Advertisement for Bids: US-56 Corridor Management Project (2026)
August 19, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation requests bids for a Highway 56 project to include pavement widening, side street realignment, curb inlets and storm sewer construction, concrete box culvert extensions and sidewalk improvements in Baldwin City.

Current & Relevant

August 18, 2026
New Trash Schedule to Begin September 2, 2026

Residential pickup will now be on Wednesday for everyone.

August 7, 2026
Public survey open for Black Jack Battlefield planning effort

Tell us what you think! The Black Jack Battlefield Advisory Board is looking for public input to help shape the vision and high-level recommendations for the future of Black Jack Battlefield.

July 8, 2026
Power blinks on southeast feed

Power blinks caused by tree branch interference and a broken cross-arm brace repaired; overall reliability increase of infrastructure in process.

June 23, 2026
2026 Fireworks Rules & Recommendations

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

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June 5, 2026
Douglas County, Kansas Public Servants Past & Present Tribute Gallery Submissions Due by June 20

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.

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

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

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Emergency Water Main Repair Work in the area of 3rd & High
November 17, 2025

Beginning at approximately 1pm on Monday, November 17th, some Baldwin City water customers were shut off for emergency repairs to a main water line.

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Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately
November 12, 2025

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

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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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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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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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2026 Fireworks Rules & Recommendations
June 23, 2026

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

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

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.

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Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately
November 12, 2025

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

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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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Mental Health Situation Statement
September 16, 2025

A statement from the Baldwin City police chief.

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2026 Fireworks Rules & Recommendations
June 23, 2026

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

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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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