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Starting July 15, Route 460 will be closed two miles east of U.S. 59 Highway. Public Works crews will replace culverts at three locations between East 1400 Road and East 1500 Road. The first location… Go to the web page
A team of archaeologists from Augustana University and the University of Kansas has launched a yearlong survey aimed at uncovering Douglas County’s historic past.The project, which began in June, is… 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
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
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 Douglas County Appraiser’s Office will mail Change of Value notices for real estate properties for the 2025 tax year on Feb. 28. These notices will also include an informational insert about the… Go to the web page
Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park
Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the… Go to the web page
With Independence Day on the horizon, Douglas County is reminding residents of the rules for enjoying fireworks responsibly in unincorporated areas of the county. Fireworks may be legally discharged… Go to the web page
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence is temporarily closed today, May 20, in front of the historic Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, to repair an aging waterline. The closure extends from… Go to the web page
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of real estate situated in Douglas County, Kansas, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. in the county commission meeting room on the second floor of the historic courthouse,… Go to the web page
Fireworks can be legally discharged in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County if the property owner has given permission and provides supervision. Fireworks are allowed at the following times:… Go to the web page
With Independence Day approaching, Douglas County is reminding residents of the rules for using fireworks in unincorporated areas. Fireworks may be discharged only on private property with the owner’… Go to the web page
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has reissued a boil water advisory for Douglas Co. Rural Water District No. 6 public water supply system. This district covers the northwest… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) unanimously adopted a three-year strategic plan during its meeting today, Feb. 11, at the County Courthouse.The plan outlines four… Go to the web page
The basement of Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th St., has sustained damage due to a small fire that occurred about 10:49 p.m. Jan. 23 in the jury deliberation room in the Division 7… Go to the web page
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Douglas County Emergency Management has incorporated a new Extreme Weather Emergency Shelter Plan into its Emergency Operations Plan in collaboration with community partners. The purpose of the new… Go to the web page
Douglas County is partnering with Teladoc Health to provide residents with free, confidential access to its mental health service, available online 24/7.Teladoc Health’s mental health service offers… Go to the web page
The Kansas Supreme Court says state courts will stay open and rely on paper filings while the Office of Judicial Administration works with experts to find the reason for and the extent of a security… 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
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