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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training on April 24-26, 2020

Douglas County Emergency Management is providing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training April 24-26, 2020. This training course includes information on Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety… Go to the web page

Once I've completed the Online Employment Application and have submitted it to a job opening, how long will my application stored?

Your Online Employment Application will be stored indefinitely as long as you continue to apply for new positions with Douglas County, Kansas.

What is a Diversion Agreement and how do I apply for one? What factors are involved in the District Attorney's decision whether or not to grant diversion?

Information can be found on the Douglas County District Attorney's Office Pre-Trial Diversion Services page.

Investigation Continues in Arrest of Law Enforcement Officer

William Burke was arrested Tuesday morning under suspicion of domestic battery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal threat after a report was made Monday night to the… Go to the web page

E 1200 Road (Kasold) to be temporarily closed at K-10 intersection

KDOT plans to temporarily close access to K-10 highway from E 1200 Road (Kasold extended) for installation of new centerline delineators on K-10 at the intersection. The closure will begin… Go to the web page

When is my delinquent property eligible for tax sale?

Real Estate properties are eligible for foreclosure proceedings 2 years and 10 months after the property has been “bid over to the county”. The bid process occurs the first Tuesday in… Go to the web page

Why am I getting a property tax bill when I already have a tag?

When registering a moped, heavy truck or trailer, you are only paying for the registration fees on that item. Personal property taxes are billed separately through the County. These… Go to the web page

Who am I actually calling when I dial 911?

When you dial 911, you will speak to a fully trained Communications Officer in the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center. The dispatcher will relay all pertinent information received, via… Go to the web page

When is water skiing allowed on Lone Star Lake?

Water skiing is only allowed at Lone Star Lake on dates approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The dates approved for this calendar year can be found on the Lone Star Lake Skiing Dates page.

Realtors ask, is this property in the Floodplain?

If the property is outside the city limits, property owners or realtors may call the County Zoning Department to determine whether property is in the floodplain. Additionally, you may utilize the… Go to the web page

How do I Adopt-a-Highway?

Douglas County does have a program that allows civic organizations the opportunity to Adopt-a-Highway. Requests are made to the Public Works Department, 3755 East 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. If… Go to the web page

Why is property taxed in Kansas?

Your tax dollars are used by local government to provide funding for roads, parks, fire protection, police protection, public health and other services. Property taxes also fund public school… Go to the web page

Public Works to close portion of East 2300 Road for drainage project

On Monday, August 10, Douglas County Public Works is planning to close East 2300 Road south of North 1137 Road to all traffic for a drainage maintenance project. The project is expected to take about… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, August 18, 2004 - 6:35 PM

-Convene -Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission… Go to the web page

Public Works to close Lone Star Lake for herbicide treatment on Aug. 6

Douglas County Public Works will treat reemerging areas of Eurasian Water Milfoil in isolated areas of Lone Star Lake with an herbicide. The treatment with an herbicide called Navigate is scheduled… Go to the web page

One mile section of Route 458 reopened due to wet conditions

Due to the recent rain and wet conditions, Douglas County Public Works has temporarily reopened Route 458 to traffic from East 1900 Road to East 2000 Road. Barricades have been removed and… Go to the web page

What are the eligibility requirements for the Behavioral Health Court program?

The defendant must be a resident of Douglas County, Kansas.The defendant must be 18 years of age or older.The defendant meets the criteria for several mental illnesses.