Mayor issues proclamation for National Diaper Need Awareness Week

The City of Spring Hill joins communities recognizing National Diaper Need Awareness Week. 

National surveys and research studies report that one in three families struggles with diaper needs and 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to e...

New City Administrator comes to Spring Hill

The City of Spring Hill welcomes Lane Massey as the new City Administrator. 

Massey joins the City with a Masters of Public Administration and more than 20 years of city government experience. He worked for the City of Wichita and Arkansas City be...

Comcast to begin construction of fiber network in late 2022

Comcast will begin construction on a 75-mile fiber network in Spring Hill. Comcast and the City of Spring Hill hope to begin in late 2022. 

Comcast will provide secure broadband to more than 3,400 homes and businesses, and will invest $9 million i...

2023 Budget Hearing Notice

The governing body of City of Spring Hill, Kansas will meet on September 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers, 401 N Madison Street, Spring Hill, Kansas, 66083, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed us...

Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

The governing body of City of Spring Hill Kansas will meet on August 25, 2022 at 7:00 at Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 N. Madison Street, Spring Hill, Kansas 66083 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to revenue neu...

You're Invited: Eighth Annual Family Luau

The Spring Hill Aquatic Center is thrilled to host its annual Family Luau for the first time since 2019.

The Eighth Annual Family Luau features a live DJ, games, giveaways, swimming and food. Admission is $5 and covers a cookout dinner, swimming, and entry...

Water main break affects area homes

UPDATE: Spring Hill Public Works estimates repairs will be done and water will be restored to affected homes by 8 p.m. 

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A water main near 210th and Cooper was hit during construction leaving homes in the area (including but not limited to Wood...

Cooling center opens at Civic Center

Temperatures are approaching record-highs in the Kansas City metro area. The Spring Hill Civic Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone who needs a break from the heat. The 401 Event Space is an air conditioned space with tabl...

RWD #2 to temporarily use free chlorine

Starting July 15, RWD #2 is using free chlorine for up to the next 30 days. It will temporarily discontinue using combined chlorine. This is part of the District's annual maintenance program.

Aquatic Center reducing hours due to staffing shortage

Due to staffing shortages, the Spring Hill Aquatic Center is reducing hours of operation for the remainder of the season. 

Starting Monday, July 11, the Aquatic Center will be open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Morning activities including swim lessons...

Webster partially closed Thursday morning for repairs

Webster will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 23rd from Victory Rd to 223rd St. 

Spring Hill Public Works will be repairing the road.

Webster will be open to local traffic only. All other traffic will be detoured to Victory.

Cooling center opens at Civic Center

As summer temperatures arrive in Spring Hill, we urge residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses. 

This includes staying in air conditioned areas especially during the heat of the day in the afternoon.

The Spring Hill Civic Cen...

City Attorney responds to concerns over Indecent Exposure ordinance

Spring Hill City Council members unanimously adopted a city ordinance prohibiting indecent exposure at the regular City Council meeting on April 28, 2022. Spring Hill City Attorney Charles Dunlay explains that the ordinance does not impact breastfeeding.

M...

Aquatic Center reopening for 2022 season

Our Spring Hill Aquatic Center will reopen for the 2022 season and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Opening Day

• Noon, Sunday, May 29

Admission

• Daily admission is $5
  1. As always, seniors 62 and older and children 2 and under are free.
  2. Children under 1...

Mayor Berkey delivers State of the City address

Mayor Joe Berkey delivered the 2022 State of the City address. It was his first address since taking office in January 2022. 

Mayor Berkey described his first few months in office and provided reports from each department in the City of Spring Hil...

Phones down at City offices

City phone lines, including the clerk at the police department, continue to be down. 

Issues with the phones started on Monday. Crews are working to restore service.

City Cemetery records now available online

Records with the City Cemetery are now available online. The website allows users to find a loved one or search public records.

Most entries include birthdates and death dates. The entries date back to the 1800s, just a few years after the City of Spring H...

Legal opinions waived from attorney-client privilege

At the City Council meeting on January 27, 2022, councilmembers voted to waive attorney-client privilege for two legal opinions written by City Attorney Mr. Charles Dunlay.

Those legal opinions may be viewed here:

• Brian Peel, Councilmember-Elect; the Compat...

City Attorney publishes research regarding City Council vacancies

Pursuant to the direction of Mayor Joe Berkey, we conducted legal research and analysis regarding the procedure and requirements for filling vacancies in the Spring Hill City Council and the City's, and the Mayor's options to appoint cou...

Free at-home COVID tests available from federal government

The federal government is making at-home COVID testing kits available for free. 

To get your testing kits, visit covidtests.gov. The site explains that every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests.

The site will redi...

Senior nutrition program closes in-person dining

The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging temporarily closed in-person dining at Neighborhood Centers for the nutrition program. This includes at the Spring Hill Civic Center.

This goes into effect on Tuesday, January 18. A "grab and go" lunch opti...

New councilmembers sworn in, Council votes for Mayor appointment

System error sends multiple utility bills

Utility customers in Spring Hill may have received more than one utility billing statement via email from the City of Spring Hill in the month of January.

The City confirmed that a system error sent statements to customers multiple times.

The statements are...

Public Works anticipates winter weather

The Spring Hill Public Works Department is preparing to clear streets over the New Year holiday.

The National Weather Service predicts wintry weather for the Kansas City Metro area the morning of January 1, 2022. 

Spring Hill Public Works wants to ...

City Attorney publishes legal opinion

Spring Hill City Attorney publishes opinion pursuant to questions posed at November 18, 2021 City Council Meeting.

Potential COVID exposure at City Council meeting

Lane closures at Hwy 169 and 199th

The left turn lanes on southbound U.S. Highway 169 are closed. Road crews will be adding an additional turning lane. Southbound 169 is reduced to one lane. The closure is expected to last six weeks, weather permitting. 

Traffic is detoured to 223r...

Notice of Budget Hearing

The governing body of the City of Spring Hill will meet on December 9, 2021 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed amended use of funds. 

Detailed budget information is available at Spri...

City Councilmember resigns, City Attorney explains next steps

Councilmember and Mayor-Elect Mr. Tyler Graves has announced his resignation effective 7 p.m. on November 18, 2021.

Mayor Steven Ellis has asked for and received a legal opinion from Spring Hill City Attorney Charles Dunlay. 

Mr. Dunlay's ...

Hometown Holidays 2021 celebration approaches

The City of Spring Hill is excited to invite residents to Hometown Holidays 2021 on Friday, December 3rd.

In 2020, Spring Hill adjusted Hometown Holidays to accommodate an outdoor event. The traditional event is back in 2021 with indoor and outdoor activit...

Phone service restored at City offices

UPDATE 11:45 A.M. Phones are back on the line. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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New K9 joins Spring Hill Police Department

The City of Spring Hill and the Spring Hill Police Department welcome K9 Officer Loki. Loki is a two-year-old Malinois/Shepherd mix from Olesno, Poland.

He was purchased by the Olathe Police Department from a kennel in Pennsylvania. During a medical screen...

Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund 2021 now accepting donations

‘Tis the season! We know it’s not quite Christmastime yet, but it is time to start collecting donations for the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. The fund started in 2013 to raise money for organizations that serve our community&a...

Justice Center plan and expenditure report

Spring Hill Mayor, Steven Ellis, released a letter to Spring Hill residents regarding the Spring Hill Justice Center Needs Assessment.

"Dear Fellow Residents,

Last year during our budget discussions a question was raised about short- and long-term faci...

Spring Hill ends mask requirement for vaccinated individuals

FCC to begin Broadband Subsidies

On Wednesday, May 12, low-income families can begin applying for the Emergency Broadband Benefit through the FCC, to help cover the cost of their broadband service and the purchase of a new laptop, desktop or tablet. To be eligible, a family must meet at ...