Lansing City Fire Department

09/07/2026

A lane change may seem small to you, but it can mean everything to someone on the roadside. When you see flashing lights, move over. If changing lanes isn't possible, reduce your speed by at least 20 mph below the posted limit.

09/07/2026

Mill and Overlay is scheduled to begin on 7th Street, Miley St, J Street, and Kay Street (see provided map) the week of 9/8/26. Please do not park on the streets, use caution, and limit travel while the contractors are operating in these areas. We appreciate your patience while we work to maintain the streets in Lansing. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 913-727-2400.

09/07/2026

EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TUESDAY.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

09/07/2026

The Federal Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) from Wichita provided specialized training this week inside the Criminal Justice Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office, including County Attorney Todd Thompson, participated in the two-day training session. Nearly 50 Leavenworth County Area law enforcement officers attended the event.

Every law enforcement agency in Leavenworth County was present. Topics covered focused on patrol response, evidence collection and preservation, preservation requests, and investigative documentation.

County Attorney Todd Thompson said, “Protecting the most vulnerable of our society is paramount to our future, and these opportunities further prove the commitment shared by our local law enforcement officers.”

09/07/2026

Weather dependent, the middle parking ring at Kenneth Bernard Park is scheduled for new asphalt paving on Tuesday 9/8/26. The park will remain open during this operation but please use caution as there will be equipment and trucks entering and exiting the park. We appreciate your patience while we work to maintain the infrastructure of Lansing. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 913-727-2400. Lansing KS Parks & Recreation

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

On Sunday, Firefighter/EMT Clair represented Lansing City Fire at the 2026 Kansas City 9//11 Memorial Stair Climb, climbing 110 floors in remembrance of 343 firefighters that gave their lives in the line of duty on September 11th, 2001. For as long as their names are remembered their sacrifice will never be in vain.