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 ››
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 - 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 ››
6th Street Construction Update
City of Osawatomie officials are pleased to report that the total reconstruction of 6th Street is approaching 25% completion as of Monday,... more ››
Utility Interruptions - 6th Street Reconstruction
Update | Monday, May 6, 2024
Utility Work to Close 6th and Main Intersection
Another round of necessary utility work will close the intersection of 6th Street and Main Street beginning Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024,... more ››
Closure Alert: Utility Work Crossing Main Street
As part of the ongoing reconstruction of 6th Street from Lincoln Avenue to Kelly Avenue, utility relocations along the corridor will be... more ››
Osawatomie Golf Course Debuts 2024 Membership Rates
Osawatomie Golf Course Superintendent Eric Draper has announced changes in membership rates for the upcoming season, which begins April 1st... more ››
Large Water Leak Identified, Repair in Progress
Update | February 13, 2024 - 4:03pm : Utilities Director Terry Upshaw has assessed the repair and determined it is complete; all water... more ››
6th Street Reconstruction Officially Begins
City of Osawatomie Public Works Director Michele Silsbee has announced a series of construction updates to the full-depth reconstruction of... more ››
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, January... more ››
Osawatomie Public Library Receives Youth Financial Grant
Young people will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics — like earning, saving, spending, sharing and budgeting — in a way... more ››
Water Leak Reported, Under Repair
Update | January 23, 2024 - 6:05pm : All water services should be returned to normal at this time. The leak has been repaired and... more ››
Water Service Interruptions
Update | January 23, 2024 - 12:27pm: The bulk water machine is back in service. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we... more ››
Now Seeking Applicants for Planning and Zoning
As the City of Osawatomie prepares to launch its first Comprehensive Plan in our history, the Planning and Zoning Commission is undergoing... more ››
Winter Weather Impacts Operations
Old Man Winter has finally arrived in Osawatomie and he's brought a number of service and operation disruptions alongside him! Please check... more ››
[Press Release] City Announces Comprehensive Plan 2040
Osawatomie, KS (December 22, 2023) The City of Osawatomie is proud to announce the commencement of the Comprehensive Plan... more ››
Water Leak Notice
A water leak has been identified near the 700 block of Pacific Avenue in Osawatomie today, Monday, December 18th, 2023. Crews are on-site... more ››
City Finalizes Sale of Municipal Pound
Following the finalization of a sale agreement in late November, 2023, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary is now the sole owner... more ››
Intersection Improvements - Road Closed
City of Osawatomie Public Works officials have announced the temporary closure of the intersection of 7th Street and Brown Avenue. As part... more ››