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09/03/2026

There’s still time to register!

The Kansas Utility Locate Rodeo is September 10 at the KMU Training Facility in McPherson, KS, and Kansas 811 is proud to sponsor this annual event alongside Kansas Municipal Utilities.

Put your locating skills to the test as you compete to accurately locate underground utilities and showcase your expertise!

Winners in each division will earn a sponsorship to the International Locate Rodeo in Springfield, MO, plus prize money will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners.

Register today and join us!
https://www.kmunet.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2066605&group=

08/31/2026

September 7, 2026 ( ) will not count towards your standard notice required when filing a locate request, so please plan accordingly.

08/24/2026

A few smart investments, plus one free locate request to Kansas 811, can help keep your project on track and everyone safe. Not to mention, none of these costs as much as hitting an underground utility.

That's money well spent.

08/20/2026

ITICnxt is the most powerful digital ticketing solution yet. Designed for excavators, ITICnxt is an innovative map-first web product that makes creating and managing locate requests online easier than ever before.

08/11/2026

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Help Kansas 811 celebrate 811 Day!

We want to see how YOU are celebrating or recognizing safe digging! Share a photo showing your support for safe digging for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

How to enter:
• Follow Kansas 811
• Share your photo in the comments of this post

Your photo could show:
• Your Kansas 811 gear
• A digging or landscaping project (only if you called 811 before beginning!)
• Your team getting ready to dig safely
• Your pets showing off their 811 spirit
• Your homemade 811 sign
• Or any other creative way you're spreading the word about safe digging!

One winner will be randomly selected after the contest ends on August 18th.

Whether you're digging, planning a project, or simply helping spread the word, thank you for supporting safe digging in Kansas!

07/29/2026

Protecting underground utilities takes teamwork.

Homeowners, excavators, utility operators, locators, and communities all play an important role in preventing damages and promoting safety.

When everyone does their part, projects move forward safely and critical services remain protected.

Contact Kansas 811 before you dig and be part of the damage prevention team at kansas811.com.

07/24/2026

Many of us rely on a number of underground utilities every day, even before lunchtime. Think back, have you used:
- A coffee maker?
- Running water?
- Wi-Fi?
- Traffic signals?
- Air conditioning?

The list could go on and on.

The infrastructure beneath our feet supports nearly every part of modern life, even when we never see it.

06/11/2026

Did you know you can track the status of your ticket in real time using our app? Never wonder about the progress of your request again!

Download the app today and experience the convenience firsthand.

06/08/2026

The tolerance zone is a critical buffer for safe digging. Excavators are required to maintain a minimum clearance from the approximate locate. This minimum distance is referred to as the tolerance zone which is defined as not more than 24 inches from the outside dimensions of the underground utility

This practice helps prevent damage and ensures safety.

06/04/2026

In Kansas, locate requests must be submitted at least 2 full working days before digging but no more than 5 working days in advance.

This window helps ensure utility lines are properly marked and still visible when your project begins.

Additionally, every contractor must have their own locate request.

Submit your request online at Kansas811.com when the time is right.