Douglas County owns and operates the 17-acre Wells Overlook Park. Wells Overlook Park is located three miles south of Lawrence and was donated in 1971 to Douglas County by William Wells in honor of his parents and grandfather, who was in the third party of the New England Emigrant Aid Society to make Kansas a Free State. The park's intention was to create as natural of a setting as possible to enjoy the vista.
Fairgrounds Maintenance Office is a white building located east of the Fairgrounds Flory Building
Douglas County Youth Services is dedicated to development of programs which will enrich the lives of youth, by providing learning experiences while they are in our care.
Palmyra Fire District #2 is a volunteer fire district established in 2015. It serves approximately 80 square miles in the southeast corner of Douglas County. The department was founded in 1983 and was operated as a part of Palmyra Township until 2015. At that time, a separate governing board was established, by the county, and the fire district was born.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced today that her office is seeking area university applicants to serve on a newly created sex assault task force.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Adam B. Amyx Jr., 38, of Lawrence, agreed to plead no contest to attempted second-degree murder of a female passerby he tried to throw into the Kansas River.
The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on or about April 14, 2022 when Amyx lifted the then 21-year-old woman over the railing when the woman passed Amyx as she walked north bound on the south-bound bridge. The woman kicked Amyx several times and was able to run away when Amyx released his hold.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Andreios S. Alexander, 27, of Lawrence, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for aggravated sexual battery of a then 33-year-old Lawrence woman.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Jalil L. Brown, 30, of Lawrence, will serve 36 months probation after receiving a 73-month suspended sentence for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and sexual exploitation of a child.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Adrian J. Martinez, 39, of Lawrence, was sentenced to a total of 109 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence and aggravated battery while driving under the influence for causing the 2022 New Year’s Day crash that killed a 20-year-old Lawrence man.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced today that a Lawrence 17 year old has been charged with first degree murder of a Lawrence 14 year old.
The State will seek to prosecute the 17 year old as an adult.
The 17 year old is currently in custody with a detention hearing scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, in the juvenile division.
The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Lawrence Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
This individual should be considered innocent until proven guilty.