UPDATE: 12:30pm on September 16 – The crossing has been reopened to traffic. BNSF has closed the Nelson Street railroad crossing for emergency repairs. Work is underway and the crossing is expected to reopen later today, September 16.
Roads Closed, Parking Restrictions Around Downtown September 11-12 for Meat Inferno
The 2026 Meat Inferno barbeque contest returns to downtown Edgerton for it’s fifth straight year. During the event, several roads will be closed including: The closures go into effect September 11th, 2026 at 7:00 AM until September 12th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Additionally, no parking zones are in effect in the surrounding neighborhoods. Signs will be posted on Thursday, September …
Statement on District Court Ruling
We respect the Court’s procedural decision. While the court released Ms. Schmidt, Ms. Twente, and The Public Trust Collective from the case under the state’s Public Speech Protection Act, it did not answer the main question: whether this proposed ordinance is legally eligible to move forward. The City followed precedent and recent cases from other cities in presenting its claims …
Chip-Seal Work Rescheduled for September 8 & 9
Street preservation work continues in Edgerton next week, with crews from Mid-America Road Builders scheduled to chip-seal several streets on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8 and 9. Chip sealing is a pavement-preservation treatment that helps protect an existing road surface and extend its useful life. The process involves applying an asphalt material to the roadway, placing small rock chips over …
Court Hearing Scheduled for Data Center Petition
A hearing has been scheduled for the City’s request for declaratory judgement regarding the citizen-led petition to ban “high-impact” data centers. The City is asking the court to determine whether the petition is legally eligible to proceed. A judge will review motions in the case on Thursday, September 3 at 9 a.m. Updates will be shared after the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Citizen Petition and City Court Action
The City of Edgerton recognizes and respects residents’ right to participate in local government, including the right to petition their government. The City has asked the Johnson County District Court resolve a legal question concerning a citizen-led petition and the proposed ordinance associated with that petition. The following are some frequently asked questions about the case.
Statement from City Attorney regarding citizen-petition against high-impact data centers
The following is a statement from City Attorney Todd Luckman in response to claims on social media that the City is trying to silence citizens who signed a petition to ban high-impact data centers in Edgerton: “The City filed for a declaratory judgement in district court and, as part of that process, named two individuals and The Public Trust Collective …
School Zone Safety Reminders
August is here and that means its almost time to send the kids back to school. The City of Edgerton reminds drivers to pay extra attention in school zones and slow down. Whether you’re rushing to work or running errands, here is a quick refresher on what every driver needs to know when sharing the road with school buses. Know …
City Response to Citizen-Led Petition
On July 15, 2026, the City of Edgerton received a citizen-initiated petition seeking the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting “high impact” data centers pursuant to K.S.A. 12-3013. The Johnson County Election Office certified the petition as meeting the statutory voter signature requirements for a valid petition on July 20, 2026. During their regular business meeting held on July 23, 2026, …
Nelson Street/Sunflower Road curve to be closed July 22-24
Edgerton Public Works crews will be doing ditch maintenance later this week along the Sunflower/Nelson curve. The road will be closed between 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (July 22-24) while the work is completed. All work is weather-permitting. Drivers should use 207th/Braun Street to access I-35. If you have questions, please contact Public Works Foreman …
