Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Motor vehicle services are now available in Douglas County.
Portion of E 1750 Road to be closed March 26
The Douglas County Public Works Department announces that beginning Thursday, March 26, 2015, E 1750 Road between N 400 Road (Route 12; State Lake Road) and N 500 Road will be closed to through traffic. The closure is temporary, and will remain in place while Route 1055 is closed to through traffic between N 400 Road and N 500 Road for construction work.
Residents along E 1750 Road will be able to access their properties from N 400 Road only. There will be no traffic allowed on E 1750 Road between N 500 Road and ¼-mile south of N 500 Road.
Emergency Management Releases 2014 Annual Report
2014 was a busy year for Emergency Management spent reviewing and enhancing emergency plans, as well as continuing programs that increased the overall level of community preparedness in Douglas County. As we reflect on the year’s accomplishments, we can certainly be proud of the work we did and the partnerships developed, with other agencies, focused on the health and public safety of the citizens of Douglas County. We hope you will enjoy our 2014 Annual Report.
County Lifts Burn Ban Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, Douglas County has lifted the Burn Ban. If you plan to burn, log it with Dispatch by calling 785-843-0250.
Construction work to begin on Route 1055 north of Baldwin City
The Douglas County Public Works Department announces that beginning Monday, March 9, project work will commence to improve roadside safety on Route 1055 (E 1700 Road) from Route 12 (N 400 Road) to Route 460 (N 700 Road) at Vinland. Initial work consists of tree removal within road right-of-way between N 500 Road to N 600 Road. Route 1055 will remain open to through traffic during tree removal work, which is expected to complete by March 20.
Measles Vaccine Guidance and Clinics
With the measles outbreak occurring in various states across the country, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will host four community clinics around the county for people who want to receive the measles vaccine.
Four Clinics Hosted Around the County
The clinics will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
E-filing Page Live on County Website
Effective January 5, 2015, all licensed attorneys are required to utilize the Kansas Courts Electronic Filing System when filing all new cases or documents within existing cases with the Douglas County District Court. To assist attorneys with their e-filing inquiries, the court has created an page dedicated to e-filing on the county's website. The page contains answers to frequently asked questions, troubleshooting information and related documents, as well as a link to a YouTube training video on electronic filing.
2015 Douglas County Natural & Cultural Heritage Grant Information Session January 22nd
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council will hold a grant workshop on Thursday, January 22nd encouraging potential grant applicants to learn more about the new guidelines and criteria for the 2015 Douglas County Natural & Cultural Heritage Grant Program cycle. The meeting will be at the Carnegie Center, 200 West 9th Street in Lawrence at 7 p.m. This year the Heritage Council promotes the conservation of our cultural and natural heritage to honor our past, enrich our present, and inspire our future.
County Courthouse History
Founded in August 25, 1855, Douglas County was one of the first counties organized in Kansas and, for many years, was one of the most populace and wealthy counties in the state. But it still did not have a courthouse at the close of the 19th century.
Mitigation Plan
Mitigation plan and the planning process, hazards, risk assessment and strategies for potential emergencies Douglas County, Kansas.