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With AAA forecasting Thanksgiving travel to exceed pre-pandemic levels, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office encourages travelers to buckle up, use proper child safety seats and avoid impaired and… Read More
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On the day she celebrated her one-year anniversary of being drug-free, Kayla received some unexpected, good news.She found out she could move into her own place. Her support team from the Bert Nash… Read More
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Douglas County District Court announces it has received a $1 million federal grant to establish a new specialty Veterans Treatment Court. The money will be disbursed over four years. The program is… Read More
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The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is seeking the community’s input through a survey that will be open until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. The survey aims to gather input on key… Read More
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The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council is hosting a Barn Fest event Nov. 8-9 in Lecompton where participants will learn about the preservation of historic barns in Douglas County. The event… Read More
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Need a car tag? Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office will offer its services in two Lawrence locations: the historic County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., and a new… Read More
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Douglas County residents can remove expired and unneeded medications from their homes as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will operate a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection site in… Read More
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The Douglas County Treasurer's Office is closed for staff training today, Oct. 14. Douglas County District Court and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office are closed today in observance of… Read More
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Karrey Britt
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