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Steven Miles uses agricultural experience, horsemanship skills in work as County Appraiser

By Kansas statute, the Appraiser’s Office is responsible for determining the value of all taxable property in Douglas County, which includes real estate and personal property like boats, recreational… Go to the web page

Natural Areas and Historic Sites of Southwest Douglas County

Join us for a discussion about the history and future of the southwest corner of Dougls County from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Marion Springs Event Center, 316 E. 900 Road in Baldwin… Go to the web page

Douglas County Government offices and District Court closed Monday, Jan. 6

Douglas County Government offices and District Court will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to weather-related safety concerns. Douglas County is under a Blizzard Warning until 9 p.m. today, Jan. 5.… Go to the web page

Douglas County offices closed Sept. 6 for Labor Day

Douglas County Government’s general and satellite offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Dispatch Center and … Go to the web page

Douglas County Man Sentenced Today for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Other Convictions

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces earlier today rural Douglas County resident John Brian Crawford, 52, was sentenced after a jury found him guilty of three charges following… Go to the web page

Douglas County allows fireworks in unincorporated areas July 1-4

Fireworks can be legally discharged in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County as long as the property owner has given permission and provides supervision. Fireworks should not be discharged on a… Go to the web page

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Are fireworks allowed at public parks and lakes in the county?

Fireworks are allowed at public parks and lakes in the county. These are the prohibited areas: within 1,000 feet of any hospital, sanitarium or infirmary; or within 100 feet of… Go to the web page

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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.

Lawrence Virtual School student Daniel Dao earns first-place prize in Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Eighth-grader Daniel Dao, of Lawrence Virtual School, received first place in the 2025-2026 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Feb. 20 at the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center… Go to the web page

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County website receives upgrade on Sept. 7

The Douglas County website – douglascountyks.org – received an upgrade on Sept. 7 with a refreshed design that includes more photos and new navigation tools.Our focus is to make it easier for you to… Go to the web page

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