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Lawrence woman pleads guilty to meth distribution following drug trafficking investigation

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Angela Lynn Johnson, 52, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to five counts of unlawful distribution of methamphetamine and one count of… Go to the web page

Food Policy Council (FPC) Meeting on Mon, January 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

Administrative Items Determine quorum of members, agenda approval Approval of October meeting minutes 2017 membership changes Youth representative spot open 2017 meeting locations (accepting… Go to the web page

When I call 911, why do I get asked to hold on?

The same dispatchers who answer the 911 calls also answer the non-emergency calls for service for all law enforcement agencies in Douglas County. When the dispatch center is busy, the dispatchers… Go to the web page

Food Policy Council (FPC) Meeting on Mon, January 22, 2018 - 6:30 PM

6:00pm pre-meeting discussion with host—learn about local sourcing at J. Wilson’s! Action Item: Administrative Items Determine quorum of members, agenda approval Approval of December… Go to the web page

Sheriff's Office to host collection site for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Douglas County residents can remove expired and unneeded medications from their homes as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will operate a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection site in… Go to the web page

Topeka's Omni Circle Group expands "Ignite: New Venture Discovery' program to Lawrence through partnership with Douglas County eCommunity

Topeka-based Omni Circle Group, host organization for the Shawnee Startups eCommunity, is expanding its “Ignite: New Venture Discovery” program to the Lawrence area through a collaborative… Go to the web page

Douglas County information about services, response to coronavirus

Douglas County’s top priority is protecting the health and well-being of our community and workforce. Many departments are coordinating the county’s preparedness, response plans and communication… Go to the web page

Judicial and Law Enforcement Center basement sustains damage from small fire

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

Suicide Prevention Resources: A Community Conversation on Tue, September 28, 2021 - Noon

Join members of the Douglas County behavioral health system of care for a community conversation about suicide prevention and the resources available through the new Treatment & Recovery… Go to the web page

A Conversation about Suicide Prevention on Tue, September 28, 2021 - Noon

'It's Basic' documentary screening and panel discussion

Douglas County has partnered with community agencies to present a screening of the award-winning documentary, “It’s Basic,” which looks at pilot programs that test the effects of giving people an… Go to the web page

Informational Meeting about 2020 Census on Tue, Jan. 28, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Douglas County and the City of Lawrence are hosting an informational meeting about the 2020 Census from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the auditorium of Lawrence Public… Go to the web page

New Directions in Behavioral Health

Douglas County and partner agencies will provide an update about behavioral health initiatives during a community event “New Directions in Behavioral Health” 5:30-7 p.m. May 6 in the Lawrence Public… Go to the web page

Water line break at Judicial and Law Enforcement Center due to old pipe

UPDATE: Water services were restored in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center on Thursday afternoon, July 31. The water line break was due to an old pipe.There was a water line break on the east… Go to the web page

Lawrence man found guilty of aggravated assault, interference with law enforcement, battery of law enforcement officers and criminal damage to property in back-to-back trials

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that juries in two separate trials returned guilty verdicts against John Timothy Price, 34, of Lawrence, for incidents that occurred in… Go to the web page