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Senior GIS Analyst Amy Roust receives first place in international map contest

Amy Roust, Douglas County Senior GIS Analyst, has received first place in the 2019 GIS Certification Institute Map Contest for her entry titled, “Risk Assessment for Alien Abduction.” It’s a… Go to the web page

Public Works expects to open one-mile section of Route 458 on July 27

Douglas County Public Works anticipates opening Route 458 (N 1000 Road) from E 1900 Road to E 2000 Road to unrestricted traffic beginning mid-morning Saturday, July 27. Work on the project is… Go to the web page

Heritage Conservation Council to host meeting about funding available for evaluation of barns

For Douglas County residents who own a barn but are unsure whether it’s worth saving or how to approach repairing it, there’s an opportunity to receive an evaluation grant through the Kansas… Go to the web page

Moody's Investors upgrades Douglas County's bond rating to top AAA

Amid an unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Douglas County’s bond rating from AA1 to the top rating of AAA, the highest possible rating an entity can receive,… Go to the web page

SMART Recovery group meetings available for Douglas County residents

SMART Recovery group meetings are available for Douglas County residents at no cost every Wednesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Smart Recovery group meetings are for anyone who is… Go to the web page

DA Branson Announces Launch of Restorative Justice Program

District Attorney Charles Branson is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new restorative justice program in Douglas County. The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office has partnered… Go to the web page

District Attorney Suzanne Valdez’s Statement on Kansas Senate Bill 180

Kansas Senate Bill 180 goes into effect on July 1, 2023. This statewide law bars transgender people from using restrooms, locker rooms and other public facilities that have been earmarked for… Go to the web page

DA’s Office closure to coincide with Douglas County District Court schedule

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, to coincide with the Douglas County District Court’s closure that includes not holding… Go to the web page

Douglas County accepting grant applications for ARPA funding

Douglas County is accepting grant applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Monday, May 2. Funds can be used for qualifying expenditures that… Go to the web page

Treasurer's Office closed Oct. 26 due to water damage in Courthouse

This morning (Oct. 26), a contractor working on the sprinkler system at the County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, turned on sprinklers in the southeast corner of the building. This… Go to the web page

Restorative justice program aims to heal harm caused by crimes

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office is working with local nonprofit Building Peace Inc. to establish a Restorative Justice program. In restorative justice programs, a trained facilitator… Go to the web page

Agencies to participate in full-scale emergency training exercise Sept. 23

Douglas County Emergency Management will be hosting a full-scale training exercise on Friday, Sept. 23, at Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St., in Lawrence. Approximately 100 representatives of… Go to the web page

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