All city offices are closing at 11am on Friday, December 12th, for a staff event. This includes City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department.

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All city offices are closing at 11am on Friday, December 12th, for a staff event. This includes City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department.

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2025 Residential Decorating Contest
December 1, 2025

Enter the Residential Decorating Contest by December 12th to win cash and utility bill credits.

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City of Baldwin City seeking advisory board members for Black Jack Battlefield & Nature Park
December 1, 2025

Email a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk by December 8th for consideration.

Current & Relevant

December 1, 2025
Season Ahead: How Are the Roads?

Winter weather has arrived, and here's what you should know.

November 26, 2025
Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member

The library is now seeking a new board member. Email the City Clerk by December 8th.

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

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

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

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

September 29, 2025
Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching

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

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Governing Body Seeks Applicants for Vacancy on City Council
October 28, 2024

A vacancy has occurred on the Council for the City of Baldwin City, and the governing body is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy.

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3rd Street Closed at High Street on Tuesday, August 20th
August 20, 2024

3rd Street is closed at High Street for asphalt repair, after the sewer line installation earlier this summer. Public Works expects to have the road reopened by approximately 2pm today

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Downtown Baldwin City Closed to Through Traffic August 9-10
August 8, 2024

TRUCK ROUTE CLOSURE ALERT: High Street will be closed from 6th Street to 9th Street, and 8th Street will be closed from Grove Street to Indiana Street for Smoke on the Bricks.

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Localized Electric Outage August 8
August 8, 2024

A localized electric outage occurred this morning, August 8, near Highway 56 and Wesley Street.

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Utility bill rate increase on July 2024 usage
August 6, 2024

All electric usage per kilowatt hour rate categories are increased by 5% for usage beginning July 1, 2024, and again 5% on October 1, 2024 per City Council Ordinance.

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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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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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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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Memorial Day Closures and Updates
May 23, 2025

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

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Press Release: Dog Shooting Incident
April 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025

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Search Warrant Execution on Eisenhower Street
September 4, 2024

Details regarding a search warrant execution by the Topeka Police Department on Eisenhower Street.

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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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