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Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Johnathon L. West, 43, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Jennifer Mosby, 41, of Lawrence.
West shot Mosby… Go to the web page
Lawrence, Kan. – Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Michael Hormell, 21, of Lawrence was sentenced to 18 years for aggravated robbery and attempted voluntary… Go to the web page
Douglas County will celebrate National County Government Month with Discovery Day, a community event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the Open Pavilion at the Douglas County… Go to the web page
Five community events will receive a total of $24,000 in funding from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council’s new Heritage Events and Celebration Fund program. The recipients and… Go to the web page
Kanwaka Township Road Superintendent Jeff Skinner was recognized Tuesday evening for his swift, decisive actions in helping to extinguish and contain a large grass fire on March 14 amid near… Go to the web page
The City of Lawrence, Douglas County, eXplore Lawrence and the University of Kansas, along with organizations throughout Douglas County, have established a Unified Command to coordinate preparations… Go to the web page
Public Works has contracted with Vance Brothers to apply chip seal on 26.5 miles of roads in the southeast portion of the county. Work is expected to start in mid-July and take three to four weeks.… Go to the web page
A photo exhibit by Kelsey Bremer, administrative assistant in District Court’s Division 6, will be on display in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center until the end of August. The exhibit is… Go to the web page
The mill-and-overlay project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 6, weather permitting, on County Route 1029 from N750 to N600 Road. The project will consist of milling, asphalt patch work and a 2-… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that a jury found Ralph G. Bowman, 56, of Overland Park, guilty Tuesday of driving under the influence, his second offense.“When… Go to the web page
The Youth Services Division of Douglas County Criminal Justice Services is offering “The Parent Project,” a 10-week program that gives parents, grandparents and caregivers tools to guide their strong… Go to the web page
Public Works is accepting applications for the 2025 user-fee dust control program. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 7.The program consists of applying liquid calcium chloride or magnesium… Go to the web page
Douglas County offers drop-off recycling for residents who live in the unincorporated areas of the county.Due to illegal dumping, the location at Stull Community of Faith Church, 1596 E. 250 Road, is… Go to the web page
Firefighters from multiple agencies in Douglas County and the surrounding area fought several grassfires on Friday, March 14, including a more than 200-acre fire east of Stull, near North 1600 and… Go to the web page
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… Go to the web page
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… Go to the web page
Jennifer Moody and Jennifer Delisle, of the Kansas Biological Survey and Center for Ecological Research, have completed a Native Pasture Survey project that was funded through the Douglas County… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is proud to offer its first Junior Deputy Academy July 7-11 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds where elementary students will learn about law enforcement, safety… Go to the web page
The Property Valuation Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue performs an annual compliance review of county appraisal offices. The review evaluates the accuracy and uniformity in the property… Go to the web page
The Heritage Conservation Office, in collaboration with the GIS Department, has created a new interactive story map to share the history and impact of the Natural and Cultural Heritage grant program… Go to the web page
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