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Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that today in the Division Two courtroom a jury convicted Lawrence resident Ritchie L. Moore, 49, of reckless aggravated battery.
The… Go to the web page
Douglas County announced today its continued commitment to reduce the number of people in the Douglas County Correctional Facility who have mental illnesses by participating in the newest initiative… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Commission will consider a new emergency public health order during its Feb. 9 meeting. The new order would require individuals to wear face coverings at indoor gatherings in which… Go to the web page
Chief Judge James McCabria signed an administrative order today (Jan. 25) that adds Juneteenth as a holiday beginning this year for the Seventh Judicial District. In the order, it states June 19th… Go to the web page
Douglas County is seeking applications for the 2019/2020 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge!
The competition — open to students in grades 6 through 12 — consists of preparing a written business… Go to the web page
An advisory board is seeking public input on 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
Douglas County Emergency Management is accepting registrations for its Fall 2026 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) weekend class. The course is designed to teach individuals to be better… Go to the web page
Felix Kirkland, of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School in Lawrence, received first place in the 2023-2024 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Feb. 16 at the Dwayne Peaslee Technical… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council announces the recipients of the 2024 Natural & Cultural Heritage grant program after receiving approval from the Board of County Commissioners in… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces former Topeka resident Archie L. Robinson, 30, was sentenced today in the Division Five courtroom of the Honorable Paula B. Martin following… Go to the web page
Douglas County Emergency Management is offering “Weather 101” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in conjunction with Severe Weather Preparedness Month. The educational class will be in… Go to the web page
Douglas County Emergency Management and the Topeka National Weather Service are hosting “Weather 101,” a free severe weather training at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Lawrence Public Library, 707… Go to the web page
Four Baldwin High School students participated in the second annual Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge March 1 at Baker University in Collins Library. Each student prepared a written… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that today a jury convicted Lawrence resident Stacey N. Ballard, 24, of aggravated robbery.
The case stems from events that began on… Go to the web page
At age 25, Mike Baxter, who worked in construction, volunteered with De Soto Fire & Rescue along with his father and brother. Once he started volunteering, he was drawn to the bond that he had… 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
Douglas County is accepting applications for three appointments to serve on a new advisory board that will help guide the future of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a 38-acre property at 163 E… Go to the web page
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
Seventh-grader Daniel Dao and ninth-grader Lawrence Dao, of Lawrence Virtual School, received first place in the 2024-2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Feb. 7 at the Dwayne… Go to the web page
Douglas County will host an open house Thursday, Nov. 20, for residents to review and provide input on the developing Wakarusa Vision Plan. The come-and-go event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at… Go to the web page
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