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Lone Star Lake is no longer under a watch advisory for harmful algal blooms.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment tested the water on Monday, Oct. 26, and notified Douglas County Public…
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Discipline is a skill that has been instilled in Reginald “Reggie” Demby, 59, throughout his career — from football player to Marine to his current role as an equipment operator lead with the Douglas…
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Douglas County Emergency Management will host a Winter Weather Readiness Workshop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.The free workshop…
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?
Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.