City of Halstead
Kansas
City Offices will be closing early at 3pm today.
⚠️⚠️ REMINDER ⚠️⚠️ All payment agreements MUST be set up by 5PM TODAY, MAY 22ND!!
Get ready, Halstead! Trash Pick-up is tomorrow - don't forget to roll out your carts to the curb by 6am Thursday!
Halstead Fire/EMS and Halstead Police attending the Kansas Learning Center for health Kick Off to Summer.
Municipal Court will be held today at 1:30pm.
Please enter on the North side of the building. Doors open at 1pm.
Please enter on the North side of the building. Doors open at 1pm.
Agenda for the May 20th, 2026 City Council Meeting. To view the council packet click the link below.
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Police Chief Orem and Fire/EMS Chief Lowe participated in a National Weather Service meeting. Timing for severe weather today is anticipated for 6 to 10 pm today. Primary threats could be baseball size hail, 70+ mph winds, a few strong tornados are possible. The City of Halstead storm shelter located at the Kansas Learning Center will be open.
The City Council packets for the Wednesday, May 20th meeting will not be available this evening. The packets will be posted on the City’s website by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18th. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding. Please note that the meeting will proceed as scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026.
❗❗Utility Bills are due by: 5PM FRIDAY, MAY 15TH❗❗
All unpaid balances are subject to penalty fees.
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Get ready, Halstead! Trash and Recycle Pick-up is tomorrow - don't forget to roll out your carts to the curb by 6am Thursday!
The City of Halstead would like to inform residents that USDI is currently in town conducting their annual utility survey.
As part of this process, crews will be checking and testing gas meters throughout the city over the coming days. Residents may notice workers in neighborhoods and around meter locations during this time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important annual work is completed to help maintain accurate utility service and system reliability.
🚧 WATER SERVICE NOTICE 🚧
UPDATE: service has been restored
The City of Halstead will have a scheduled water shut off beginning at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, on Santa Fe Rd from 2nd Street to 6th Street.
Crews will be working in the area, and water service will be temporarily interrupted during repairs/work.
We will provide an update once water service has been restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🚧 Traffic Update 🚧
Chestnut Street at 7th Street will be closed to through traffic for the next couple of weeks as work begins on the new raised crosswalk installation as part of the Safe Routes to School upgrades.
✅ 7th Street will remain open
✅ The Pre-K parking area will remain accessible
⛔ Chestnut Street will not allow through traffic in the construction area while the street is being worked on.
Please use caution in the area and plan alternate routes as needed. Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed!
The Halstead Cemetery Association will hold a meeting on Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 PM. Members will also take a trip out to the cemetery and mausoleum to assess current conditions and discuss ongoing maintenance needs.
Community members with an interest in the care and preservation of the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Community members with an interest in the care and preservation of the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
City Offices will be closed from 11:30am-1pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
May 3–9 is Public Service Recognition Week!
The City of Halstead proudly recognizes and thanks all public servants who work tirelessly to serve our communities each and every day.
From teachers, doctors, police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, utility workers, military members, government workers, and public works employees — your dedication, sacrifice, and service do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for the important role you play in keeping our communities safe, healthy, educated, and connected. We appreciate all that you do for Halstead and beyond! 👏
The City of Halstead proudly recognizes and thanks all public servants who work tirelessly to serve our communities each and every day.
From teachers, doctors, police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, utility workers, military members, government workers, and public works employees — your dedication, sacrifice, and service do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for the important role you play in keeping our communities safe, healthy, educated, and connected. We appreciate all that you do for Halstead and beyond! 👏
Get ready, Halstead! Trash Pick-up is tomorrow - don't forget to roll out your carts to the curb by 6am Thursday!
Agenda for the May 6th, 2026 City Council Meeting. To view the council packet click the link below.
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💡 Utility Level Pay Sign-Ups Are Open!
Take the stress out of seasonal utility spikes by enrolling in Level Pay and keeping your monthly bills consistent year-round.
To qualify:
✔️ Must be at your current address for at least 12 months
✔️ Utility account must be in good standing
📅 Last day to sign up: May 20
🔔 Current Level Pay Customers:
• May is settle-up month
• Any remaining balance must be paid in full by May 15
• Existing customers will automatically renew
• Your new Level Pay amount will be available in June
Have questions or need help signing up? Contact City Hall—we’re happy to assist!
Take the stress out of seasonal utility spikes by enrolling in Level Pay and keeping your monthly bills consistent year-round.
To qualify:
✔️ Must be at your current address for at least 12 months
✔️ Utility account must be in good standing
📅 Last day to sign up: May 20
🔔 Current Level Pay Customers:
• May is settle-up month
• Any remaining balance must be paid in full by May 15
• Existing customers will automatically renew
• Your new Level Pay amount will be available in June
Have questions or need help signing up? Contact City Hall—we’re happy to assist!
Municipal Court will be held today at 1:30pm.
Please enter on the North side of the building. Doors open at 1pm.
Please enter on the North side of the building. Doors open at 1pm.
