On Wednesday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that she would extend the Stay Home Order until midnight on May 3. The peak of the COVID-19 disease is expected to hit in the coming days. Governor Kelly says her administration will use the next few weeks to come up with plans to gradually reopen the economy. The City of Edgerton continues …
Message from Fire Chief Rob Kirk
April 3, 2020 A message from your Fire Chief – As we continue to deal with the Covid-19 virus, I want to pass on a few very important messages. In order to keep your First Responders safe with calls continuing to increase, we cannot afford to have any of our firefighters off work or in quarantine. Please review and be …
Edgerton Temporarily Suspends Utility Shut-offs
UPDATE: Beginning with the utility bills due April 15, the City will not assess the 10% penalty fee for late payments. This is in effect until the State of Emergency issued by Governor Kelly ends or is rescinded. The City of Edgerton is temporarily suspending utility shut-offs. On March 17, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly ordered that all utility providers across …
City Encourages Use of Online Options, Drop box, Phone to Pay Utility Bills
In line with CDC and health experts guidelines, the City of Edgerton is encouraging our utility customers to pay bills online and avoid paying in- person. City staff is implementing community-based interventions, including social distancing. We are encouraging residents to avoid coming into City Hall unless necessary. While City Hall remains open, that may be re-evaluated in the future. The …
City of Edgerton Takes Action to Slow Spread of COVID-19
With the announcement of new COVID-19 cases, the City of Edgerton is monitoring the spread of the virus. We are consulting with Johnson County and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to make decisions to help limit the spread of the disease. To that end, the City of Edgerton is suspending ALL Parks and Recreation events, including all Spring …
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
Johnson County now has four confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death connected to the disease. Kansas Department of Health and Environment continues to work with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the CDC to identify and contact people who may have come into contact with the individual while they were infectious and will monitor them for …
Prepare for Severe Weather Season
March 2-6, 2020 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. This is the time to make sure you and your family are ready for severe storms. On Tuesday, March 3, the National Weather Service will conduct a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Residents are encouraged to do their own safety drills at home and at work. This is the …
Flash Freeze Possible
Each winter event is unique and has its own challenges. The storm on February 12 is no exception. Edgerton has received 2 inches of snow in grassy areas, but so far, it is not accumulating on the roads. However, as temperatures fall this evening and the pavement drops below freezing, we are expecting a flash freeze and some accumulations. Please …
Save the Date: Low-Cost Animal Vaccination Clinic Set for March
The City of Edgerton will host the annual low-cost animal vaccine clinic at City Hall on March 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You can also pick up your annual City pet license during the clinic. Dogs and cats can receive a rabies vaccine for $10. A distemper vaccine is $15. The cost to microchip your pet is $20. …
Edgerton Declares Snow Event
On January 11 at 1 p.m., the City of Edgerton officially declared a snow event. This means that all vehicles must be removed from city streets within 2 hours, under City Code. If your vehicle is not removed, the Sheriff’s Office may be called and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. The City declares a snow event any …
