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Douglas County and partner agencies will host an event May 14 to recognize the community collaboration and work that has been accomplished to significantly reduce the number of people with serious… Go to the web page

Douglas County employees recognized for years of service

The Kansas Association of Counties along with Douglas County Commissioners recognized 31 Douglas County employees for their years of service during the Feb. 27 commission meeting. Together, these… Go to the web page

Mental health, sustainability among highlights during Commissioner Gaughan's decade of service

Mike Gaughan, of Lawrence, has served as Douglas County Commissioner for nearly 10 years, starting April 6, 2009. His last commission meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 9. Gaughan said his proudest… Go to the web page

Small Business Administration offers disaster assistance to those affected by tornado

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Kansas businesses and residents affected by tornadoes and severe storms that occurred May 28, announced acting Administrator Christopher M.… Go to the web page

Douglas County distributes $24.9 million in CARES Act funds to 53 entities

Douglas County nonprofits, agencies and businesses have spent the $24.9 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds that were provided by the State of Kansas… Go to the web page

Douglas County dedicated to opening the Treatment and Recovery Center as soon as possible, working to resolve concerns

Douglas County is dedicated to opening the Treatment and Recovery Center as soon as possible and staff are working tirelessly to ensure our community has a state-of-the-art center that provides… Go to the web page

Sheriff's Office re-entry case manager runs long distances for mental health, to connect with others

Running means a lot to Rebecca Sudja. You can tell by how far she runs – completing a 100-miler in October 2020 in the Flint Hills and more than 80 miles earlier this month in Arkansas. For the… Go to the web page

Jury Convicts Lawrence Man of Attempted First Degree Murder and Nine Other Charges

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces late Thursday (12.19.19) a jury convicted Lawrence resident Tommy J. May, 60, of 10 charges that stemmed from the crimes he committed on… Go to the web page

Board of Zoning Appeals Mon, Jun 17 2024 10:00 AM

ZBZA-2024-0003: An application from Scott Dixon and Marianne Carter, property owners, requesting a variance to allow a reduction of the required 30-foot rear setback to 12 feet for a proposed… Go to the web page

Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) Sat, Nov 8 2025 10:00 AM

Heritage Conservation Council Annual Planning Meeting. Please contact the Heritage Coordinator if you have any questions about this meeting.