Outage Reporting

To report a power outage, water, or sewer leak text or call (785) 594-5168.

Please note this is not the same number as in the past.

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  • Text “START” - Start receiving messages
  • Text "OUTAGE" – Report a power outage
  • Text "STATUS" – Receive the current status of a power outage
  • Text “STOP” - Stop receiving messages

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Outage Alerts

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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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 is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States, about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population is 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.

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