Spring Hill named Tree City USA

Spring Hill was recently named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Spring Hill has been a Tree City USA recipient for 23 years. 

Spring Hill achieve Tree City USA recogn...

Disruption of water aesthetics possible for April

City selects longtime Kansas officer as Chief of Police

Spring Hill has a new leader in its ranks. 

Cindy Henson will join the Spring Hill Police Department as its new Chief of Police. Henson was appointed by Mayor Steven Ellis at the March 15 City Council meeting. 

“Cindy Henson is t...

City seeking applicants for boards, commissions

We're seeking applicants for positions on several of our City boards and commissions. Boards and commissions perform a critical role by making recommendations to the Governing Body on key issues. Each of these groups is comprised of community volunteers w...

Resident Capital Improvement Program requests due next month

Each year, residents are invited to submit a Capital Improvement Project request form. 

On the form, residents can provide a description of the project, benefits of the project, construction cost estimates and potential funding sources. Upon revie...

Senior activities in full swing at Civic Center

Head over to the Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St. each day of the week for walking, fitness or games. 

Johnson County offers the Neighbor’s Place lunch program for those 60+ and their spouse. Be sure to call (913) 592-3180 by 10 a.m. &am...

General obligation bond rating upgraded for City

S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating and underlying rating to 'AA-' from 'A+' on Spring Hill's general obligation (GO) bonds.

The rating action reflects the city's strengthened budgetary flexibility position, supported by the creation of a ge...

Spring Hill appoints Police Chief

At the March 15 City Council meeting, the Governing Body approved Mayor Steven Ellis’ appointment of Cindy Henson as Chief of Police.

“It is my privilege to nominate Cindy Henson to the position as Chief of Police in the City of Spring ...

Interim Police Chief honored by City

At the March 15 City Council meeting, Interim Chief of Police Lance Wipf was honored by the City of Spring Hill for his nearly yearlong service to the Spring Hill Police Department.

“Without questioning, Wipf assumed the role of Interim Police Ch...

Firework discharge dates set for 2019

Approved at the March 14 City Council meeting, fireworks for the Independence Day holiday can be discharged Wednesday, July 3 through Saturday, July 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

For New Year’s Eve, fireworks may be lit 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m....

Aquatic Center Guide now available

The latest edition of The Outlook is now available and it's your guide to a summer at the Spring Hill Aquatic Center. 

The March issue features season pass information, party rentals, events, swim lessons and more. 

Prices and dates for gr...

Police Department receives traffic safety award

The Spring Hill Police Department is an award-winning agency in traffic safety for the fourth year in a row.

     At the Feb. 28 City Council meeting, Bob Hamilton, law enforcement liaison for the Kansas Department of Transportat...

Trash rates adjusted for 2019

Trash rates will be adjusted, beginning with this month’s utility bill.

As a part of the City’s contract with Waste Management, regular trash rates will increase 33 cents to $16.77. Senior rates will increase 26 cents to $12.83.&nbs...

Utility billing receives software upgrade

Upgrade alert! 

Your utility bills have new look in February! With new software implemented, utility bills and the online web pay for every Spring Hill water, sewer and trash customers are affected. 

Bills were mailed late this month due t...

Police Department hosts training

The Spring Hill Police Department hosted a three-day training class, “The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation,” in early January at the Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St. Fourteen agencies from Kansas, Missouri and Illinois ...

2019 preview/2018 review

2019

Veterans Park progress

Spring Hill Public Works crews will continue working this year to deliver this high-quality park our community can be proud of. In 2018, groundwork was completed for Spring Hill’s newest park. Public Works crews cleared...

Sewer, water rates adjusted for 2019

Residents will see a slight adjustment in their water and sewer rates beginning with the January 2019 utility bill, which will arrive in mailboxes in February. 

The Spring Hill Water District — which includes about 2/3 of all households ...

Waste Management offering free tree disposal

Needing to get rid of that live Christmas tree? 

Waste Management will offer one free Christmas tree pick up per household throughout the month of January only. 

Just sit your Christmas tree out with your regular trash on any Friday throug...

New Assistant City Administrator eager to get started in Spring Hill

A people person, team builder and proud Kansas Citian, Spring Hill’s newest leader has found a home in the Public Works and Community Development departments.

Jose Leon was appointed by Mayor Steven Ellis at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting to ful...

Aquatic Center positions now open

Our Aquatic Center is known for its considerate, enthusiastic and dependable staff members who work together to create a positive and safe experience for our guests.

By joining this winning team, you can meet new friends, earn money, have fun and gain valu...

Broadband Task Force, City still on pace with recommendation

The Broadband Task Force and the City are on pace to address Internet options after an October meeting.

The Broadband Task Force met Oct. 23 for an update from City staff on the timeline of the Task Force’s recommendation, which they made back in...

Dog park design named, approved by Parks Advisory Board

The dog park at the new Veterans Park has received a name: Melvin Murry Dog Park.

At their May meeting, the Parks Advisory Board approved the design of the new dog park and its name. The dog park is planned to feature fire-themed items to honor the former,...

Broadband Task Force makes final recommendation

The Broadband Task Force made their recommendation for Internet in Spring Hill to the City Council in a joint work session Thursday at the Community Center, 613 S. Race St.

Since August, the Broadband Task Force has worked with CTC Technology and Energy, a...

Veterans Park plan approved by Council

A plan is in place for Spring Hill’s newest park.At the Jan. 25 City Council meeting, members approved the Veterans Park design, created by Vireo. Veterans Park, located on the west side of Spring Hill City Lake, is the product of a 2008 sales tax increas...

Financial analysis of fiber models presented to Broadband Task Force

The Broadband Task Force delved further into researching potential fiber options in Spring Hill last week.

CTC Technology and Energy — a consultant hired to conduct a fiber feasibility study of a potential fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network &am...

Broadband Task Force presented with first fiber options

The first of many potential fiber options were presented to the Broadband Task Force last week.

CTC Technology and Energy — a consultant hired to conduct a fiber feasibility study of a potential fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network — met with the Task Forc...

Broadband Task Force to hold special meeting

The Broadband Task Force will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 16 for a special meeting at the Spring Hill Community Center, 613 S. Race St.CTC Technology and Energy, a consultant hired by the City to conduct a fiber feasibility study, is collecting data to construct a c...

Broadband Task Force kicks off fiber feasibility study

The Broadband Task Force officially kicked off its fiber feasibility study with CTC Technology and Energy last month.

The Task Force met with CTC Sept. 7 and mapped out how the next six months will go during the study and what Internet options the Task For...

Council accepts bid for fiber feasibility study

Last month, the Spring Hill City Council considered a bid for a citywide fiber optic network feasibility study from CTC Technology and Energy.

The council accepted a contract with the consultant at its meeting July 27 at the Spring Hill Community Center, 6...