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Power blinks on southeast feed
July 8, 2026

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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City Property for Sale
July 1, 2025

The City of Baldwin City, Kansas is selling a City-owned property, situated at the intersection of Chapel Street, Highway 56, and First Street.

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Independence Day and Fireworks
June 24, 2025

Find out when fireworks are allowed, as well as when the local Independence Day Celebration takes place along with other relevant information.

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NOW CLOSED: City Council Requests Citizen Input Regarding Brick Street Renovation
June 20, 2025

At the June 17th City Council meeting, three bids were presented to renovate the first section of brick streets in Baldwin City. City Council has requested input regarding whether to use new bricks or reuse the old ones.

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Memorial Day Closures and Updates
May 23, 2025

City offices closed; Trash pickup is NORMAL; Opening day at the pool.

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Severe Weather Information for 5/19/2025
May 19, 2025

Important information pertaining to severe weather on May 19, 2025.

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Downtown Closed for Thunder on the Bricks Event May 10th
May 9, 2025

Downtown is closed for the Rec Commission's Thunder on the Bricks car show event on Saturday, May 10th.

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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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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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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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