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Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Treatment Notice

The City of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued notice of upcoming mosquito fogging treatment. This notice is being delivered via... more ››

chlorine burnout

Free Chlorine Burnout 2024

As part of its regular maintenance program, the City is conducting a free chlorine burnout of its water distribution system beginning... more ››

6th Street Construction Progress

Daytime Closures Announced

Construction continues on 6th Street and contractors are preparing for large sections of concrete application between Kelly Avenue and... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Partial Intersection Closure for 6th Street Improvements

City of Osawatomie officials have given notification that there will be a partial closure of the 6th Street and Pacific Avenue intersection... more ››

fireworks

Independence Day Holiday Reminders

All non-emergency City of Osawatomie offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in honor of Independence Day.... more ››

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Fireworks Reminders for Upcoming Holiday Season

It's FIREWORKS season! While the City of Osawatomie permits the sale, staging, and lighting of fireworks within City limits, there are a... more ››

Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Treatment Notice

The City of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued notice of upcoming mosquito fogging treatment. This notice is being delivered via... more ››

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Comp Plan 2040: Chapter Three!

All this week you've seen us talk about Comprehensive Plan 2040 and its role in planning for our... more ››

yard waste

Public Forestry Site Closed

June 6, 2024 | 10:30amDue to continued illegal dumping, including potentially dangerous materials, the forestry disposal site is closed... more ››

comp plan 2040

Comprehensive Plan Engagement Opportunities Announced

The Planning and Zoning Commission has been hard at work over the last several months preparing the foundations of the City's first ever... more ››

6th Street Construction Progress

6th Street, Pacific Avenue Intersection Closing for Construction

May 30, 2024 | 11:30am

electric update

Late Afternoon Outages Reported, Resolved

May 28, 2024 | 4:50pm

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John Brown Museum State Historic Site Joins Kansas Sunflower Summer 2024

Osawatomie, KS (May 22, 2024) – John Brown Museum State Historic Site is proud to announce its participation in the 2024... more ››

utility bill updates

New Ways to Pay Utility Bills Announced

May 17, 2024 | 2:50pm

6th street and kelly ave

Partial Traffic Reopens Near South Levee

May 17th, 2024 | 1:30pm

Water Leak

State Hospital Water Leak

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 11:40am

electric work notice

Electric Meter Updates

City of Osawatomie Electric Department team members will be working the next several weeks on replacing and updating electric meters... more ››

railroad crossings impacted

Minor Derailment Resolved, Crossings Re-Opened

Update | 1:10pmThe impacted engine has been unhooked and the train has moved, clearing all Osawatomie crossings. Regular... more ››

river update

Heavy Rains Impact Osawatomie, Marais des Cygnes River

City of Osawatomie officials are monitoring local waterways as recent heavy rains in and around Osawatomie cause rivers to swell and water... more ››

Scam Alert

Scam Alert - Be Aware of Fraud Calls

City of Osawatomie utility staff received notice from a resident of a fraud phone call attempt regarding utility billing today, April 24th... more ››

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