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Revised open burning regulations provide one-stop resource for information, more description

The Douglas County Fire Chiefs Association and Douglas County Emergency Management reviewed and recommended updates to the county code that regulates open burning for the unincorporated areas of… Go to the web page

Douglas County Sheriff's Office enhanced patrols to encourage Thanksgiving safe arrival

With AAA forecasting Thanksgiving travel to exceed pre-pandemic levels, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office encourages travelers to buckle up, use proper child safety seats and avoid impaired and… Go to the web page

Douglas County named to national peer learning cohort, set to receive $20,000 grant to address poverty

Douglas County has been selected as one of 15 local governments nationwide to participate in the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) 2025 Economic Mobility and Opportunity Peer… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, August 8, 2018 - 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 6:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; (b) Consider approval of Spillman annual maintenance agreement (Randy… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, January 8, 2014 - 4:00 PM

Amended agenda WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 4:00 p.m. -Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the County Commission for 2014. -Consider approval of proclamation declaring January 8-14,… Go to the web page

Emergency Exercise to be Conducted in Lawrence on Wednesday, Aug. 10

Local emergency response agencies in Lawrence and Douglas County will participate in an emergency exercise in Lawrence Wednesday morning, Aug. 10. “This is a ‘functional exercise,’ which means there… Go to the web page

Student sexual assault prevention task force concludes first year

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office’s first-of-its-kind, student-led task force completed its inaugural year at the conclusion of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.The University… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, December 9, 2009 - 4:00 PM

-Convene CONSENT AGENDA (1)(a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; REGULAR AGENDA (2) Consider 2010 Cost of Living… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, October 24, 2012 - 4:00 PM

Amended Agenda 10-23-12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 4:00 p.m.-Consider approval of a proclamation for "Kansas Food Day" October 24, 2012 (Eileen Horn)-Consider approval of a proclamation for "… Go to the web page

Lawrence native creates colorful mural on community garden shed

Penn Street Community Garden got a colorful makeover in May thanks to Kansas City-based artist Jude Croft. The garden is one of the oldest Common Ground sites, established in 2012. In 2023,… Go to the web page

$250,000 grant to support planning for energy-saving projects in Douglas County

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 offering one-year property tax rebate program for low-income seniors, disabled veterans

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

Community invited to Jan. 28 informational meeting about 2020 Census

Douglas County and the City of Lawrence are hosting an informational meeting about the 2020 Census from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the auditorium of Lawrence Public… Go to the web page

Community invited to Jan. 17 groundbreaking ceremony for JLEC project, Public Safety Building

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

Statement by DA Suzanne Valdez: Departure from KU Faculty Position

Yesterday, January 28, 2021, I resigned from the University of Kansas as a full-time faculty member. I will no longer be a Full Clinical Professor of Law and the Connell Teaching Chair at the KU… Go to the web page

Groundbreaking ceremony for Judicial and Law Enforcement Center project and Public Safety Building rescheduled for Jan. 24

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