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Measles Vaccine Guidance and Clinics

With the measles outbreak occurring in various states across the country, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will host four community clinics around the county for people who want to… Go to the web page

Additional section of Route 458 to be closed for construction

The Route 458 curve at N 1000 Road/E 1000 Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, October 2, for an anticipated five week duration, weather permitting. This additional Route 458… Go to the web page

Jury Convicts Lawrence Paraprofessional of Sex Crimes

*Media Releases by the District Attorney’s Office are limited by the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced today a jury convicted Baldwin… Go to the web page

Jury Convicts Lawrence Resident of Abuse of a Child & Aggravated Battery

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that this afternoon a jury convicted Lawrence resident Derek J. Edmonds, 25, of felony abuse of a child and aggravated battery. On… Go to the web page

Route 458 closure postponed until June 8

Route 458 south of Clinton Dam will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, June 8, at 8:00 AM. Route 458 will remain open to through traffic through June 7. Douglas County’s contractor… Go to the web page

Route 458 closed south of Clinton Dam

Route 458 south of Clinton Dam was closed to through traffic earlier today, Thursday, June 8, for a major rehabilitation project. The project’s limits are from the E 800 Road (Route 1/1039)… Go to the web page

Charge Dismissed Against Bragg and Case Filed Against Soofi

On Friday, December, 9, 2016 officers were dispatched to a 911 call from a female claiming that Carlton Bragg had struck her and pushed her down stairs. Upon arriving to the 1000 block of Emery… Go to the web page

Charge Filed in Property Damage Case

On December 9, 2016, Lawrence Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of property damage at 545 Wisconsin Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Upon arrival, officers contacted a female who… Go to the web page

Graduation Ceremony Held for BHC Grads

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces a Behavioral Health Court (BHC) graduation ceremony was held yesterday for three graduates who have spent the past year working with BHC.… Go to the web page

Sergeant Cleared in the July Shooting Incident With Attempted Double Homicide Suspect

On July 2, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m. Lawrence Police Department Sergeant Robert Neff located a vehicle believed to be associated with the report of a double shooting. The vehicle was… Go to the web page

Jury Convicts Former Lawrence Resident of Rape

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that late yesterday a jury convicted former Lawrence, now Wichita, resident Albert N. Wilson, 23, of rape by force or fear. The jury… Go to the web page

Jury Finds Lawrence Man Guilty of Electronic Solicitation

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that today a jury convicted Lawrence resident Michael L. Henderson, 38, of electronic solicitation. The case stems from an October 2016… Go to the web page

Court Grants Consumer Protection Judgement Against Topeka Contractor

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces today that on Friday, April 13 the office received a default judgement against contractor John Shively, doing business as J&R Remodeling… Go to the web page

Douglas County DA No Longer Filing Simple Marijuana Possession Cases

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announced on Thursday an end to filing criminal cases for simple marijuana possession offenses. … Go to the web page

DA’s Office Reaches Out to Residents with Continued Traffic Cases: Hopes to Avoid Long Wait Times When District Court Reopens

The COVID-19 pandemic required the closure of Douglas County District Court earlier this spring. All traffic cases scheduled before June 1, 2020 on the Traffic Docket, held every Friday morning in… Go to the web page