New public health order removes hour of operations restrictions for restaurants, bars

LAWRENCE – Public health leaders have updated the local public health order to expand the mass gathering limit and have now removed restrictions on hours of operation for venues and establishments serving food and drinks indoors.

Playgrounds Are Open - Use at Your Own Risk

Caution tape and hazard fencing surrounding Baldwin City playgrounds has been removed as of June 1st.

Use at your own risk. Please observe all current social distancing recommendations and review CDC guidelines for playground usage.

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2020 Pool Information

2020 Pool Information

The Baldwin City Recreation Commission is pleased to share information on the upcoming 2020 pool season.  While there are many moving pieces and contingencies, we feel we are providing safe, responsible solutions to many ques...

BCPD to Resume In-Person Services with Limitations

As we move into Phase 1.5 of reopening Kansas, the Baldwin City Police Department will be reopening the lobby on Monday, May 18th. 

VIN inspections and fingerprinting services will resume.

Some important restrictions to be aware of:

• Only one person ...

City Hall, BCPD, and Public Works to Reopen Lobby Spaces with Limitations

Moving into Phase 1.5 of reopening Kansas, City Hall, Baldwin City Police Department, and Public Works will reopen with limited capacity.

For more information about the Police Department reopening, VIN’s, and Fingerprinting Services: www.baldwinc...

Governor Kelly Announces $9 Million in CDBG Funds for Community Response

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESSES$9 million in federal funding will be made available to the state’s Community Development Block Grant program to support community responses to the COVID-19 crisis, especially targeted to small businesses with fewer tha...

The Baldwin Beacon, Special Edition: Waiting

Waiting. Governor Laura Kelly’s press briefing is at 6:30pm today, and we’ll have a better idea what the next few weeks will look like after that. In the meantime, here’s what we know will continue around town for now.

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FAQs About Utility Deferment Program

Q: Who is this deferment program for?

A: Anyone who needs it, either residential or business. If you are struggling financially, we want to offer you options at this time.

Q: Is there a fee or cost for deferring my utilities?

A: No. There is no interest char...