Riley County, Kansas Government

We are adding another Saturday to the advance voting schedule to allow more people to vote when it’s most convenient for them. Find details at rileycountyks.gov/141/Advance-Vo…

8:00 AM UPDATE 6/12/2024: The GIS website is back up and running. Thanks for your patience. Explore all the super cool maps at gis.rileycountyks.gov

8:00 AM UPDATE: The GIS website is back up and running. Thanks for your patience. Explore all the super cool maps at gis.rileycountyks.gov

7:30 AM 6/12/2024 Several people have called regarding our GIS website. We are working on trouble shooting it and will let you know when it’s back up. Sorry for any inconvenience.

When a U.S. flag is tattered, torn, or faded, it's ready for a dignified retirement. Visit the lobby at 110 Courthouse Plaza during business hours to drop off a flag. Learn more about flag etiquette Etiquette from the National Flag Foundation nationalflagfoundation.org/etiquette/

When a U.S. flag is tattered, torn, or faded, it's ready for a dignified retirement. Visit the lobby at 110 Courthouse Plaza during business hours to drop off a flag. Learn more about flag etiquette Etiquette from the National Flag Foundation nationalflagfoundation.org/etiquette/

Widespread severe storms are expected Sat. evening into the late evening hours. Highest probability for damaging winds, very large hail, and tornadoes is along and south of I-70. Check back for updates and be prepared with your warning devices for late night storms.#kswx

Severe storms are possible Sat. evening and late evening hours. Activity ends Sunday morning with drier conditions expected through Tues. Today is a good time to prepare warning devices in case one is issued while you are asleep - be sure to have at least 3 ways! #kswx

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently hearing budget requests from county departments and outside agencies requesting appropriations for 2025. Budget work sessions will continue throughout June after the RNR has been set. Find more at: rileycountyks.gov/30/Budget-Fina…

It's Public Works Week! In Riley County, we are celebrating the dedicated efforts of public works professionals with a proclamation and social media campaign. You’ll see updates all week!

🚨10:00 PM 5/16/2024: AVOID THE AREA🚨 Avoid the area of 8th and Elm in Ogden. Emergency responders are on scene for a fire involving multiple vehicles. No injuries have been reported. The @RileyCountyPD and Kansas Fire Marshal are investigating the cause.

An EF-0 tornado with winds around 85 mph impacted a small portion of southern Riley County during the evening of May 6, 2024. Damage occurred to an irrigation pivot and trees throughout the area. #kswx

📬Reminder: Property tax payments are due Friday, May 10. Pay online and find more information at rileycountyks.gov/433/Taxes Local media reported an incorrect due date of Saturday, May 11. Riley County offices are not open on Saturdays. Any payments made after May 10 are late.

Traveling today? Pay attention to local forecasts and radar before you leave. Traveling during a hailstorm can be dangerous. If you can get inside a sturdy building safely, seek shelter. Otherwise, pull over to a safe and stay in the vehicle with your hazard lights on. #KSWX

Severe weather expected to impact all of eastern Kansas this afternoon and evening with all modes of severe weather possible. The graphic below helps to show the arrival times of storms this afternoon and evening. For more details, see our DSS packet at weather.gov

Severe weather is in the forecast today, May 6. Stay aware and be prepared to take shelter if needed. #kswx

4/30 Update: It looks like April has one last round of storms in store for today. Stay weather aware.

5:25 PM 4/27: Eastbound I70 closed between mile markers 313 and 320. Multiple semis overturned. Emergency crews are on scene.

Tornado Warning including Riley KS, Leonardville KS and Bala KS until 1:30 PM CDT

4/27/2024 Riley County is in a TORNADO WATCH until 7:00 PM. Stay weather aware today.