Local government

Filing deadline passes with no candidates for one Baldwin school board post
January 23, 2013
The deadline for candidates to get their names on the April 2 ballots for Baldwin City Council and school board passed this week. But there’s one big hole.
Douglas County offering dust treatment for residents living on county roads
January 22, 2013
Treatment expected to last about one year
Quick-fix constitutional option to school funding ruling losing steam
January 18, 2013
House Speaker Ray Merrick on Friday said it was unlikely that the Legislature could place a constitutional amendment on the April ballot that would seek to thwart a court order to increase school funding.
Sculptors’ group to have workshop in Baldwin City
January 17, 2013
Artists will complete work of public art for community
Mayoral opening draws interest
January 16, 2013
Ande Parks will not seek re-election to school board
Wilson set for legislative session
January 13, 2013
How to contact Baldwin City legislators
Baldwin City Council looking for grant to help with Santa Fe Depot
January 9, 2013
The Baldwin City Council authorized Monday moving forward with a grant application to make improvements at the city’s historic Santa Fe Railroad depot.
Plumberg to run for mayor, Busby won’t seek re-election to school board
January 9, 2013
The spring elections for Baldwin City Council and USD 348 Board of Education got more interesting in the last week.
Wagner opts not to seek re-election as Baldwin City mayor
January 9, 2013
Heritage Tractor owner served 10 years as councilman, mayor
Baldwin City Council agenda for Jan. 7
January 7, 2013
Public hearing and final action on sewer district benefit district assessments before council.
No candidates yet for Baldwin council, board positions as filing deadline nears
January 3, 2013
Two council seats, four board positions expire this year
Baldwin City Public Works employees share annual city honor
January 3, 2013
Tamara Hagerman, Gary Murray named city’s Outstanding Achievers of the Year
Douglas County Commission set to finalize agritourism rules
December 31, 2012
Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to take final action Wednesday on new zoning regulations aimed at promoting agritourism businesses and special events in unincorporated areas of the county.
Brownback, Schmidt say Kansas will join other states in tobacco agreement
December 23, 2012
Agreement meant to protect children’s programs