The Police Department will not be performing VIN inspections, fingerprinting, or UTV inspections on Thursday, July 9, after 3pm.

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The Police Department will not be performing VIN inspections, fingerprinting, or UTV inspections on Thursday, July 9, after 3pm.

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Utility Outages & Alerts
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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.

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

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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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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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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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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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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