Lake Winnebago Police Department

To protect and serve with Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity.

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Residence of LW. Take shelter. Tornado warning for the area. Listen for the sirens from LWPD.

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Severe weather, including hail and high winds, are expected today, beginning around noon and lasting thru early evening hours. Please take appropriate precautions............

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Lake Winnebago Police Department has received the Blue Shield grant!

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3/6/26- Severe weather, including hail and tornado activity is forecasted during the late afternoon and evening hours. Be cognizant of weather reports and have access to a cell phone and charger, shoes, wallet & flashlight.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Christian County Sheriff's Office and the families of the two deputies who were tragically killed in the line of duty. We also extend our support to the two deputies who were shot and injuried as they recover. -LWPD

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See some winter pet safety tips below. Especially removing ice melt salt from the bottoms of their feet! Could make them very sick if ingested or cause chemical burns!

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Weather Update:

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- WINTER STORM ADVISORY -
Heavy snow fall throughout the weekend starting 6pm on Friday until 6pm Sunday. Expect snow accumulations between 6-9 inches. If travel can't be avoided, please be mindful of the safety tips listed below. Stay safe and warm!

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Please be mindful about locking your vehicles. There were several thefts from unlocked vehicles in our neighboring areas last night.

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With the New Year right around the corner, we'd like to remind everyone to celebrate a happy, safe and jail-free New Years holiday by ending your night alongside a nice Uber or Lyft driver! We'll be out and about trying to decrease these percentages.

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There’s a power outage on the South side of the city. Please avoid Kidwell Rd. while Evergy works their magic. The power is scheduled to come back on around 6:45pm.

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Shopping online is convenient, especially during the holidays. However, with convenience always comes risk. Online scammers and porch pirates are a real threat. Click the link below to see online shopping safety tips.
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Happy Shopping! 🎄🎅🎁

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Winter Advisory - Road Closure:
The road is closed on Seneca Ln. between Tuscarora and Winnebago Dr.
Please see the Winter Driving Tips below for safe travel.
Call 911 or the non-emergency line for assistance at: [phone]

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We have a lot to be thankful for here at the police department! Friends, family, the heater in our patrol cars… but most of all, the love and support from our residents and partnerships from fellow first responders.
From our law enforcement family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Residents,

Please be cognizant of suspicious vehicles and/or persons in the city. Particularly a late model small gray SUV driven by an approx. 30 year old white or Hispanic male. Please report any suspicious activity to the LWPD without delay.

Michael G. Mrachek
Police Chief

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LW Residents, Please utilize the Alendale Lake Road entrances today as Hwy 291 is under heavy construction and is one lane.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, along with Deputy Hunter Simoncic’s family and friends. Stay strong brothers and sisters.

-Lake Winnebago Police Department

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Residents can go southbound on 291 from Wild Horse Parkway. Residents are encouraged to use the Allendale Lake Road entrances.

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291 Southbound between Winnebago Drive and Kidwell is one lane for approximately two more hours.

291 is completely closed between Kidwell and Wild Horse Parkway.

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LWPD, would like to express our sincere condolences to the family of Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming. To the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department, we offer our prayers and support as you navigate the difficult time ahead.