The Police Department will not be performing VIN inspections, fingerprinting, or UTV inspections on Tuesday, April 14th or Thursday, April 16th, due to staffing issues.

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The Police Department will not be performing VIN inspections, fingerprinting, or UTV inspections on Tuesday, April 14th or Thursday, April 16th, due to staffing issues.

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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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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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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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February 23, 2026
US 56 Crosswalk Improvements

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

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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.

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January 22, 2026
Winter Weather Coming In: What to Expect

How does Baldwin City handle winter weather? City employees are prepared and ready, with a solid plan in place.

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December 17, 2025
Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park

Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War.

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December 1, 2025
2025 Residential Decorating Contest

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

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

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.

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Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park
December 17, 2025

Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War.

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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.

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Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member
November 26, 2025

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

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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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TRAFFIC ALERT: Heartstone gets an early start on the intersection of 8th and High
September 2, 2025

The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.

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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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Potential Social Media Threat Response at Baldwin Junior High School
August 15, 2024

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Police Department Closed July 4th
July 2, 2024

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No VIN inspections or fingerprinting services the afternoon of May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

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Help us make Baldwin City safer
February 23, 2024

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

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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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Burn Ban for Friday, March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, March 14th.

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