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Douglas County is accepting applications for the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, a competition where students pitch their business ideas. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb.… Go to the web page
Metropolitan Energy Center has been awarded a $250,000 Market Building Grant to support planning efforts for potential energy-saving projects that will benefit Douglas County. Securing the award and… 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
After nearly two years of preparation and planning, it’s official: Lawrence will be a base camp for the Algerian men’s soccer team during this summer’s FIFA World Cup™.“Kansas Athletics is thrilled… 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
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
A recently-formed Douglas County Drug Court Alumni Group is about to get a boost thanks to a $2,500 donation from the Social Service League, the oldest nonprofit organization in Douglas County. Meg… Go to the web page
Ollie Ortiz died tragically. Perhaps equally tragic is the fact that nothing in our criminal justice system can return Ollie to his loved ones.Prior to taking office on January 11, 2021, I was… 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
Signs that focus on connecting people experiencing crisis to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are now placed at public parks and recreational areas in Douglas County.“Suicide prevention is a… Go to the web page
For the past 30 plus years, Richard (Rich) Failla has made the mental health field his life’s work. He will bring that wealth of experience to his new role as executive director of the Treatment… Go to the web page
Jury Trial
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces on Tuesday, September 6 a Douglas County jury convicted Topeka resident Mark J. Bailey, 41, of driving under the influence.
The… Go to the web page
The Kansas Supreme Court will hear two cases in a special session Monday, April 1, at the Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the high… Go to the web page
Renovation of the County Commission meeting room is scheduled to be finished Jan. 13, 2025, just in time for the swearing-in ceremony of elected officials. The renovation project includes fitting the… Go to the web page
Heritage Conservation Council accepting applications for Natural and Cultural Heritage grant funding
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) is accepting applications for funding through the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program. Up to $210,000 is available for grant awards in… Go to the web page
Douglas County invites the community to a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, for the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) addition and renovation project, as well as the Public… Go to the web page
Douglas County is offering a one-year property tax rebate program for low-income seniors and disabled veterans. The maximum rebate payment per household is $300 or the county portion of property tax… Go to the web page
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) addition and renovation project, along with the Public Safety Building, has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.… Go to the web page
Need a car tag? Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office will offer its services in two Lawrence locations: the historic County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., and a new… Go to the web page
Douglas County District Court announces it has received a $1 million federal grant to establish a new specialty Veterans Treatment Court. The money will be disbursed over four years. The program is… Go to the web page
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