Wamego Police Department

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 It's almost time to Celebrate Freedom in Wamego! 🇺🇸

As America celebrates its 250th Birthday, Wamego is preparing for another unforgettable Independence Day celebration in Boomtown, USA.

Every year, thousands of residents and visitors gather in Wamego for one of Kansas' favorite Independence Day traditions—and we're already counting down the days.

As you start making your plans, here are a few important things to know before July 4th:

🎆 Fireworks discharge dates and times within city limits

🎡 Carnival schedule for June 30th–July 4th

📱 Event text alerts for weather updates, schedule changes, and emergency notifications

📙 The Boomtown Travel Guide with event schedules, maps, parking information, and everything you'll need for the big day

For complete event details, visit the Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate Freedom page linked in the comments below.

Want event updates sent directly to your phone?
Text WAMEGO to 888-777 to receive notifications throughout the celebration.

We look forward to celebrating with you in Wamego this Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎇

06/12/2026

🚲☀️ We’re Here! ☀️🚲

The Wamego Police Department and Pottawatomie County Health Department are set up at City Park near the bridge and ready for this afternoon’s Safe Summer Community Ride!

Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, or walking shoes and join us for a fun afternoon of riding, walking, and connecting with local officers.

🪖 Free bike helmets are available for children who need one while supplies last.

🕐 We’ll be here until 2:30 PM!

Come ride with us! 🚔🚲☀️

06/12/2026

🚔 See you at the park! 🚔

Our officers are looking forward to spending the afternoon with local families during today's Safe Summer Community Ride.

Whether you ride a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, or just want to join us for a walk, we'd love to see you at City Park from 1:00–2:30 PM.

Free helmets available for children who need one while supplies last, courtesy of the Pottawatomie County, KS Health Department

Let's enjoy a safe and fun afternoon together!

06/04/2026

Special Olympics Torch Run Highway 24
Give us a Honk !!!

06/04/2026

Cops 'n Bobbers is right around the corner! Taussig Landscape will be providing a youth lifetime fishing license as the grand prize during the prize drawing. We want to thank all of our amazing sponsors, we could not do this without their support.

Taussig Landscape
Purple Wave Auction
Little Apple Dent Repair
Safe Kids Pottawatomie County Kansas
Riley County Fish & Game Association
The Bricks
Tuttle Creek Outdoors
Michele Jacobs - State Farm Agent and Rocket Professional Loan Originator
Rock Creek High School PTO
Katalyst Sign & Grafix, LLC
Westmoreland Hometown Market
Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce
Derick's Bait n Tackle
WTC Fiber
deSIGNS Manhattan

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pottawatomie-county-sheriffs-office-cops-n-bobbers-tickets-1985059061088?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

Brianna Ridder was here yesterday to get a head shot. Brianna is running for Miss Scott Rodeo in June! She was excited to meet Dale and Rachele.

05/13/2026

Would like to thank WTC for the goodie’s yesterday and your support.

05/09/2026

Boomtown road race this morning! 400+ runners zipping around town so please be careful of them running .