UPDATE at 4:40 PM: Water service has been restored to all homes. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this infrastructure improvement project. ORIGINAL: Water service has been restored for homes west of West 3rd Street. As water is restored to the rest of the impacted homes, we’ll update this post and announce progress on on Facebook, and send out a Notify …
Boil Advisory Rescinded for City of Edgerton water customers in Douglas County
KDHE has rescinded the boil order for Edgerton water customers living in Douglas County. The advisory was issued for those Douglas County customers within the following boundaries: This DID NOT IMPACT water customers in the residential core of the City of Edgerton. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure related to water tower maintenance. Laboratory testing of …
City offices closed for Labor Day
City offices and The Greenspace will be closed on September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m. Other Service Disruptions: Trash service will be delayed one day the week of Labor Day. Please put trash cans on the curb for pick-up on Thursday, September 4. There will be no Home-Delivered Meals …
City of Edgerton successful in Attorney General’s lawsuit
EDGERTON, Kan. – (Aug. 20, 2025) A Johnson County judge has ruled in favor of the City of Edgerton in a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach over annexations the City approved in December of 2020. Judge David Hauber ruled that the State did not prove their case and that the property in question “was not a narrow corridor” …
Budget Public Hearings Set for August 28th
The Edgerton City Council will host public hearings on Thursday, August 28th during their regular business meeting to review the proposed FY 2026 budget and to decide if the City will exceed the revenue neutral rate. This is the public’s opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions about the City’s budget for the coming year. Council members had an opportunity …
Edgerton Employee Taking His Skills to Antarctica
Ben Miller, a life-long Edgerton resident and Public Works employee, is leaving Kansas for an opportunity of a lifetime. He’s going to become a Supply Technician in Antarctica for the next four to six months. “I’m really excited about this opportunity,” he said. “I’ve never ridden in a plane before and now my first flight will be to a base …
Edgerton City Lake under watch for blue green algae
UPDATE (7/18/2025): Due to the rain this week, KDHE is now recommending Edgerton City Lake be placed on a WATCH, not a warning. Further testing will happen next week. ORIGINAL POST (7/16/2025): The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory for Edgerton City Lake due …
City Council to Host 2026 Budget Work Session July 10
The Edgerton City Council plans to review the proposed FY2026 Budget during a work session on Thursday, July 10 following their normal business meeting. This budget covers the 2026 fiscal year, which begins January 1. The proposed budget includes a 0.2% reduction in the mill rate to 29.602 while maintaining focus on core resident priorities including streets, facilities, law enforcement, …
Independence Day Holiday Closures
City offices and The Greenspace will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. There will be no interruption to trash or recycling pick-up because of the holiday. If you have a water, sewer, or road emergency during the holiday weekend, please call City Hall at 913-893-6231 and follow the prompts to reach an on-call staff member. All …
Fireworks are legal in Edgerton, but stay safe
Fireworks are a favorite tradition for many families on the Fourth of July. This year, because July 4th falls on a Friday, the Edgerton City Council approved an additional day for families to buy and set-off fireworks. The additional day is only for 2025. The City of Edgerton encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by following local rules and safety guidelines. …
